Ferrari Road Test Data

Test Data for Ferrari’s V-12

Test Data for Ferrari’s V-8

Test Data For Ferrari’s Boxer

Road test data can be useful to compare the performance of different models.

Sometimes the variation between road tests of the same model can give one an overall sense of how consistent the production cars were from a specific manufacturer or build period. For example, early vs. late Ferraris.

To put the power claims into perspective, we are using a simple and well known formula for calculating horsepower from car test weight and 1/4 mile .E.T. This gives a better overall view of manufacturers claims. This information can then be compared to actual dyno testing for further verification.

In some instances, the calculated power seems way too low. This can be attributed to a variety of test factors. On some of the early cars with point/coil ignition, the tune-up can be off which seriously impairs performance. This is especially true with early Ferraris as the factory didn’t provide test cars for magazines and privately owned cars were used in the tests. Also the willingness of the tester to really flog the car in the acceleration runs can be a factor. In one test of a Daytona, the tester used only 6500 rpm in the gears. This kind of activity can lead to low HP numbers in the calculations. Tall gearing in first gear can also impact the numbers as can weather conditions and available traction.

All this being said, it is remarkable how consistent and accurate some of the calculated HP numbers are. We offer these numbers for entertainment purposes only. Read for yourself and make your own conclusions.