Ferrari Testarossa MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari Testarossa has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1985 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 11 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #19 of 19 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #19 of 20 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 24 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #25 of 26 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 24 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 25 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #30 of 33 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #26 of 30 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ferrari Testarossa placed highest in 1985 at #19 of 19, and lowest in 1991 at #30 of 33. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 10 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
What Testarossa fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Ferrari Testarossa burns 1045 to 1045 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $3,136 | $3,136 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,659 | $3,659 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,182 | $4,182 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $7,050 to $7,050 a year in fuel, or $24,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 11 mpg the Ferrari Testarossa is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,423 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ferrari nameplates
Every Ferrari model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.