Ferrari 512

The main original design feature of the Ferrari 512 was the mid-engine position. Enzo Ferrari initially felt that a mid-engined road car would be too difficult for his buyers to handle. The flat-twelve engine was mounted longitudinally rather than transversely, and the Pininfarina-designed body included popup headlights and other new features, like wider rear tires. It used double-wishbone, front and rear suspension systems. In 1981, the 512i model introduced fuel injection by Bosch.

The Testarossa was designed to be larger than its predecessor. Unlike the Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa had twin side radiators near the engine at the rear instead of a single radiator up-front – eliminating lots of piping and allowing for a much cooler cabin. The Testarossa design became an iconic car of the 80s.