Design, development and the presentation

The last flat 12

In October 1994, Ferrari presented the final version of the Testarossa, which was called the F512 M (Modificato). A modified design, a modifed engine (F113G040) and some other small modifications resulted in the 'beast' of the Testarossa series.

The F512 M was Ferrari's last flat-12, which was succeeded in the summer of 1996 by the front engined 550 Maranello.

© Ferrari F512 M by Automobilia
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Presentation

The F512 M was introduced at the Paris Salon between October 6th and 16th 1994. There was a red car (s/n 99818) on the Pozzi stand and a yellow one (s/n 99854) on the Pininfarina stand. Introductions for other markets were:

• Fall 1994, Bossenstein, The Netherlands (Benelux market)
• November 1994, Cornes & Co. (importer), Nagoya, Japan (Japanese market)
• February 9th 1995, 4th Cavallino Classic, Florida, USA (North American market)

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