By Anthony Horner · Founder of FastTrack

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider 0-60 & Specs

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider is the most powerful open-top Ferrari ever built. Ferrari claims 0-62 mph in under 2.3 seconds, 1,035 hp from a hybrid V8, and a Fiorano lap time of 1:17.5 seconds. Those figures come directly from Ferrari's official technical brief. No independent magazine test has published a verified quarter-mile time as of this writing, but the powertrain and weight give a clear picture of where this car sits in the performance hierarchy.

For context on what manufacturer times mean at real-world speeds, the real-world 0-60 guide covers the gap between Ferrari's prepped-surface claims and what a GPS timer like FastTrack records on a street launch.

Core Specs at a Glance

The Powertrain: How 1,035 HP Gets Made

The 849 Testarossa Spider uses the same core architecture as the 849 Testarossa coupe, which itself is an evolution of the SF90 Stradale's hybrid layout. The engine is Ferrari's F154 twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, revised with the largest turbochargers ever fitted to a road-going Ferrari, generating 830 CV at 7,500 rpm with peak torque of 842 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

Three electric motors supplement the combustion engine. Two sit on the front axle and one connects to the rear, providing on-demand all-wheel drive with torque vectoring. Ferrari calls this layout e-4WD. The rear motor operates independently or in tandem with the combustion engine depending on the driving mode selected. Combined output across all four sources is 1,050 CV, which converts to 1,035 hp at the crankshaft.

The 7.45 kWh battery is small by EV standards but sized for sustained performance rather than range. In full-electric mode at low speeds, the Spider can run silently, though Ferrari's figures show the EV range is less than 10 miles. The system is designed around peak hybrid output, not commuting.

The 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox carries over from the coupe, with paddle shifters and no manual option. Ferrari's stated rationale is that the e-motor torque fill makes gear changes imperceptible at full output, and a traditional manual would introduce a torque interruption that the electric system would need to compensate anyway.

For a comparison of where this powertrain sits relative to the broader performance hybrid field, the fastest cars of 2026 ranked post covers the entire 0-60 spectrum from the McMurtry Speirling Pure down through the production coupe field.

The Retractable Hardtop and Weight Penalty

The Spider uses a retractable hardtop (RHT), not a traditional folding soft top. Ferrari's system operates in 14 seconds at speeds up to 45 km/h, meaning the roof can open or close while moving slowly through traffic. The hardtop folds into the rear deck, retaining the rear visibility silhouette of the coupe when closed.

The weight cost is 90 kg compared to the coupe. That is significant for a car this weight-sensitive. Ferrari's solution is to concentrate the RHT mechanism weight low and rearward, keeping the center of gravity close to the coupe's. The Fiorano lap delta between the coupe and Spider has not been published, but Ferrari states the Spider "gives away basically nothing in dynamics to the coupe" in their press materials. That is a manufacturer claim with no independent verification attached.

For reference, the Czinger 21C Spyder 0-60 analysis covers the same roof-vs-speed tradeoff on a harder number, where the Czinger's quarter-mile slip from 8.1 seconds (coupe) to 8.7 seconds (Spyder) illustrates the aerodynamic cost of open-top running at trap speeds.

0-62 in Under 2.3 Seconds: What That Means on a GPS Timer

Ferrari's claimed 0-62 time of under 2.3 seconds is measured from a rolling standstill with a 1-foot rollout per standard European test convention. That means the clock starts after the car moves one foot from rest, which typically saves 0.1 to 0.2 seconds relative to a GPS measurement starting from absolute zero movement.

On a GPS timer like FastTrack, a realistic 0-60 for the Spider would be approximately 2.4 to 2.6 seconds from a true standing start on an unprepped surface with a street-legal launch. The rollout and real-world timing explainer covers the arithmetic in detail, using the Rimac Nevera R as the worked example.

The Spider's front electric motors provide all-wheel launch traction, which reduces wheelspin on cold asphalt compared to rear-drive-only hypercars. That traction advantage partly offsets the weight penalty versus the coupe on the 0-62 run, though at quarter-mile trap speeds the 90 kg shows up in the time.

No publication has independently tested the Spider's 0-60 or quarter-mile as of this writing, per Ferrari's standard practice of providing limited instrumented access before deliveries begin.

Fiorano Lap: 1:17.5 Seconds

Ferrari's Fiorano circuit is a 3-kilometer private test track in Maranello used exclusively for Ferrari car development and magazine tests. A 1:17.5-second lap on that circuit is a meaningful benchmark because Ferrari uses it consistently across their range.

For comparison, the SF90 Stradale coupe lapped Fiorano in 1:19.0 seconds when it launched in 2019. The 849 Testarossa coupe improved that to a figure Ferrari has not officially disclosed, but the Spider's 1:17.5-second lap implies the coupe is likely in the 1:16-1:17 range. A 1:17.5 is also faster than the 296 GTB's 1:19.5-second Fiorano time, placing the Spider clearly in hypercar territory despite its open-top configuration.

The Fiorano lap is a wet-weather-excluded, full-downforce, production-tire result run by Ferrari's test drivers. It is not directly comparable to a Nürburgring time or a drag strip number, but it establishes hierarchy within Ferrari's own lineup clearly.

Open-Top Ferrari Performance: Where the Spider Ranks

Ferrari has produced several generations of open-top V8 performance cars. The Spider adds significantly more power than any previous open-top Ferrari.

Each generation represents a significant step, but the 849 Spider's jump from the SF90 Spider is sharper than previous upgrades, driven by the larger turbochargers and revised electric motor output.

For the broader 0-60 picture across all Ferraris and their competitors, the EV 0-60 times ranked post covers the electric and hybrid side of the performance market the 849 Testarossa competes with.

Pricing

Ferrari has not announced official US pricing for the 849 Testarossa Spider. UK pricing starts from GBP 442,467 for the Spider, compared to the coupe's GBP 407,617. Australian pricing is AUD 1,015,589 for the Spider. Given Ferrari's typical US pricing relative to UK figures, US buyers can expect a starting price in the USD 550,000-600,000 range, though Ferrari adjusts by market and exchange rate.

Allocation is handled through Ferrari's established client network. The 849 Testarossa is not a limited-run model (unlike the one-of-one Valen or the 30-unit Czinger 21C Spyder), but Ferrari's typical V8 series volumes mean a multi-month wait from order to delivery.

The power-to-weight calculator lets you compare the Spider's output against any car in your garage to understand the performance gap numerically.

FAQ

What is the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider 0-60 time?

Ferrari claims a 0-62 mph time of under 2.3 seconds for the 849 Testarossa Spider. This figure uses Ferrari's standard test protocol, which includes a 1-foot rollout. Real-world GPS timing on a street launch from a true standing start typically adds 0.2 to 0.4 seconds, putting realistic street 0-60 times in the 2.4-2.7 second range.

How much horsepower does the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider make?

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider produces 1,035 hp (1,050 CV) combined from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (830 CV) and three electric motors (220 CV combined). The V8 alone exceeds the total output of the original Ferrari Testarossa by over 300 hp.

What is the difference between the Ferrari 849 Testarossa coupe and Spider?

The Spider adds a retractable hardtop that opens and closes in 14 seconds at speeds up to 45 km/h. The powertrain is identical: 1,035 hp combined from the hybrid system. The weight increase is 90 kg. Ferrari claims the Spider laps Fiorano in 1:17.5 seconds, though no coupe-vs-Spider lap delta has been officially published. UK Spider pricing starts GBP 34,850 higher than the coupe.

Does the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider have all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 849 Testarossa Spider uses Ferrari's e-4WD system, with two electric motors on the front axle and one on the rear providing on-demand all-wheel drive. In most driving modes, the front electric motors engage under hard acceleration and disengage under light throttle to reduce parasitic drag. Torque vectoring is active across all four wheels when in full AWD mode.

What is the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Fiorano lap time?

Ferrari states the 849 Testarossa Spider laps the Fiorano test circuit in 1:17.5 seconds. For comparison, the SF90 Spider lapped Fiorano in 1:19.0 seconds and the 296 GTS in 1:19.5 seconds. The 849 Testarossa Spider is the fastest open-top Ferrari ever tested at Fiorano.