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i did it! i bought me a TR!!!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by johng, Mar 20, 2006.

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  1. Chiaro_Slag

    Chiaro_Slag F1 Veteran

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    Congrats!
     
    Chiaro_Slag, Mar 21, 2006
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  2. johng

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    cool!
     
    johng, Mar 21, 2006
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  3. drunkenmaster16x1

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    Nice!
     
    drunkenmaster16x1, Mar 21, 2006
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  4. sherpa23

    sherpa23 F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    John,
    Actually, you bought the 2nd generation TR, which starts in 1988.5 and goes to 1991 and the introduction of the 512TR. Yours is distinguished from the first gen by the addition of 5 bolt wheels, and slew of other minor changes that make it a significantly better car than the 1 gen.
     
    sherpa23, Mar 21, 2006
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  5. PassionIsFerrari

    PassionIsFerrari Formula 3

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    You should part it out and tell everyone that Arlie told you to do it!!
    :) :) :) :)


    Nah, just kidding.....beautiful car...
     
    PassionIsFerrari, Mar 21, 2006
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  6. robert biscan

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    I like the car and it has the look. Hope you enjoy.
     
    robert biscan, Mar 21, 2006
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  7. Darkhorse575

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  8. surfermark

    surfermark Formula Junior

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    In reading many posts from folks here on FChat......many folks have multiple Ferraris with one being an "8" and one being a "12"...each with its own personality etc.....enjoy them both!

    ......M
     
    surfermark, Mar 21, 2006
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  9. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    john,

    12 cyls the flat way...a very sweet thing!

    pcb
     
    ferraripete, Mar 21, 2006
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  10. Webby

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    Very cool John, congrats!
     
    Webby, Mar 21, 2006
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  11. nt6d

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    Congrats! My dream car since I was a teenagerÂ…. I will get one someday.
     
    nt6d, Mar 21, 2006
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  12. johng

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    yeah you're right, i keep overlooking that fact because the first two gens look the pretty much the same. :)

    david, yes that's the one.

    thanks all, it's been a dream for a while now!

    john
     
    johng, Mar 22, 2006
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  13. Newman

    Newman F1 World Champ Consultant Owner Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Great car! My first drive in a 12 cyl car was a TR and Ive wanted one ever since. They are way undervalued as far as im concerned, you wont regret it.

    P
     
    Newman, Mar 22, 2006
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  14. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Awesome...! Congratulations...!
     
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  15. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    i agree. it is the one car you can drop 60-70 k on and feel like you stole it! regardless of what the market thinks today, the tr is an immense machine w/ super hero presence not to be disputed.

    you cannot help but smile when you drive them as they make you feel like royalty!!!

    have so much fun!

    pcb
     
    ferraripete, Mar 22, 2006
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  16. rmani

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    what kind of hp/tq/performance figures are on the late 80s TRs?

    edit: nevermind quick google search and I found my answers. =)

    Thought I'd post the info for anyone who cares.


    Model: Years: #made:

    Testarossa 84-91 5648

    512TR 91-95 2295

    F512M 95-96 500



    Dimensions Testarossa 512TR F512M
    Length 176.6 in 176.4 in 176.4 in
    Width 77.8 in 77.8 in 77.8 in
    Height 44.5 in 44.7 in 44.7 in
    Wheelbase 100.4 in 100.4 in 100.4 in
    Front Track 59.8 in 60.3 in 60.3 in
    Rear Track 65.4 in 64.7 in 64.7 in
    Weight (Dry) 3660 lbs 3344 lbs 3208 lbs
    Wheels Front 8J x 16 8J x 18 8J x 18
    Wheels Rear 10J x 16 10.5J x 18 10.5J x 18
    Tires Front 225/50 VR 16 235/40 ZR 18 235/40 ZR 18

    Tires Rear 255/50 VR 16 295/35 ZR 18 295/35 ZR 18



    Engine Testarossa 512TR F512M
    Engine Type 180 degree alloy V12 mid-mounted 180 degree alloy V12 mid-mounted 180 degree alloy V12 mid-mounted
    Displacement 4942cc 4943cc 4943cc
    Bore & Stroke 82mm x 78mm 82mm x 78mm 82mm x 78mm
    Compression 8.7:1 10.1:1 10.4:1
    ValveTrain Dual Overhead Camshafts Dual Overhead Camshafts Dual Overhead Camshafts
    Four valves per cylinder Four valves per cylinder Four valves per cylinder
    Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
    Fuel Metering System Bosch KE-Jetronic Bosch Motronic M.2.7 Bosch Motronic M.2.7
    Ignition System Marelli Microplex Bosch Motronic M.2.7 Bosch Motronic M.2.7
    Maximum Power 380 bhp @5750 rpm 421 bhp @ 6750 rpm 432 bhp @ 6750 rpm
    Maximum Torque 354 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm 360 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm 367 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
    Specific Output 77 bhp / liter 85 bhp / liter 87 bhp / liter



    Performance Testarossa 512TR F512M
    0 - 60 5.4 Seconds 4.9 Seconds 4.6 Seconds
    Standing 1/4 Mile 13.6 Seconds 12.8 Seconds 12.7 Seconds
    Top Speed 181 mph 192 mph 196 mph
     
    rmani, Mar 22, 2006
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  17. Senna1994

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    Beautiful car, enjoy it in good health.
     
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