Ferrari Unveils 849 Testarossa Spider in South Korea for the First Time… Strengthening Push into the Korean Market

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Ferrari Korea held a private viewing event at its Banpo showroom on the 13th, marking the first-ever unveiling in South Korea of the 849th Testarossa Spider, the top-tier open-top model in Ferrari's lineup.

The event was organized not only to introduce the new vehicle but also to deeply share Ferrari's Italian luxury lifestyle and brand values with Korean customers. Ferrari Korea emphasized the growing importance of the Korean market in the global arena and expressed its commitment to providing differentiated hospitality and the best brand experience to Korean customers.

The 849 Testarossa Spider is a super sports berlinetta spider designed to replace the existing SF90 Spider, crafted for drivers who pursue pure performance. The vehicle is equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain combining a V8 twin-turbo engine producing 830 cv and three electric motors delivering an additional 220 cv. This setup generates a combined system output of 1,050 cv, offering performance improved by 50 cv compared to the previous model.

The car features Ferrari's signature retractable hardtop (RHT), providing both the stability of a coupe and the open-air feel of a spider. The roof can be opened or closed in 14 seconds at speeds of 45 km/h or lower. A wind catcher system is positioned behind the seats to minimize cabin turbulence during open-top driving. This system channels air entering from the upper side windows into the rear shelf intake behind the seats and exhausts it through the lower seat outlets, reducing turbulence inside the cabin.

Changes were also made in the areas of design and aerodynamics. Based on sharp, geometric lines inspired by 1970s sports prototypes, the vehicle generates a total downforce of 415 kg at 250 km/h, an increase of 25 kg over the previous model. Additionally, the ABS Evo system, which optimizes braking force distribution based on 6D sensor data, and the FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator) system, which predicts vehicle dynamics in real time, have been applied.

The model name is derived from the red cam covers of the racing engine that dominated the motorsport stage in 1956, carrying forward the heritage of the iconic 1980s Ferrari road car, the Testa Rossa.

Opting for the Assetto Fiorano specification allows for a weight reduction of approximately 30 kg through extensive use of carbon fiber and titanium materials. Instead of a twin-tail design, a twin-wing structure is applied, tripling the vertical downforce. Two exclusive liveries are also offered: Bianco Cervino and Rosso Corsa.

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