To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
£90,000 - £120,000
- One of 2,280 examples produced between 1992 and 1994
- Rosso Corsa over Tan leather
- Registered since new in Switzerland
- Retains its original, numbers-matching powertrain
- 4.9-liter V-12 engine; Five-speed manual transmission
Please note that this lot will need to be collected from Lausanne,
Switzerland.
Despite being visually similar to the outgoing Testarossa, the
new-for-1991 Ferrari 512 TR's Pininfarina body softened the angular
lines of the outgoing model. However, the most significant changes
were beneath the skin and demonstrate that the 512 TR was far more
than a facelift.
Looking to compete with Lamborghini's new Diablo, the 512 TR's
chassis incorporates a one-piece rear sub-frame that allows the
engine to sit an inch lower than in the Testarossa, adjusting its
centre of gravity and offering improved road holding when
complemented by the improved suspension geometry. The addition of a
Bosch engine management system, larger intake valves and a revised
exhaust, among other elements, raised peak output to 428 bhp. Top
speed was increased to 314 kph, just shy of the F40's incredible
325 kph, though at a fraction of the price. Legendary racing driver
Phil Hill wrote in Road & Track, "Lurking under that bodywork is
about three-quarters of an F40 with all the conveniences of any
modern GT."
Ferrari engineers focused on increasing the car's overall
drivability by installing quicker steering, a single-plate clutch
coupled with a smoother gearbox, and larger cross-drilled disc
brakes. Additional changes ascribed to this philosophy include a
more ergonomic and comfortably-appointed cabin, complete with
redesigned seats and improved sightlines.
According to its original service booklet, this Rosso Corsa over
tan leather equipped Testarossa was built for the 1992 model year.
Completed in October of 1992 and designated for the Swiss market,
this chassis was delivered new to Mr. Walter Thomo in �palinges,
Switzerland on January 18, 1993 and road registered shortly
thereafter. Registered in Switzerland since new and acquired by the
consignor in 2015, this 512 TR has benefitted from requisite
mechanical servicing at regular intervals from marque workshops in
Switzerland and Monaco. Now presented showing just under 41,500
kilometers, this eminently presentable 'red head' is accompanied by
its original manuals, literature, tool kit, and service
documentation.To view this car and others currently consigned to
this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf20.
