1987 Ferrari Testarossa

US · Two Seaters

The 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.9L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.9L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)

Combined Economy

11 MPG US (21.4 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

5-speed manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.9L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Displacement	4.9 L
Cylinders	12
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Manual	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	5
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	9 mpg (26.1 L/100 km)
Highway	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

4.9L · RWD · 5-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

03V142000: SEAT BELTS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. INCONSISTENT ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE PASSIVE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS, THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, AND BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT MOTOR DRIVEN TRACK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL…
Reported April 7, 2003. View on NHTSA
88V186000: SEAT BELTS
AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE DUE TO A PAYOUT MOTOR DEFECT IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: REPLACE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Reported December 1, 1988. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 22, 2026

Data verified: October 23, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1986 Ferrari Testarossa
Gasoline
4.9L 12-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)) · RWD
11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)
1988 Ferrari Testarossa
Gasoline
4.9L 12-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)) · RWD
11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa have?

4.9L 12-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa?

Combined fuel economy is 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.