$40M Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa having fun on ICE!

Liked the video? Support me and my channel here ► ◆ Social Links ◆ Main Channel: Second Channel: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: @therealvarryx ‎ ‎Welcome to my channel, today I got for you something quite special: a 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa having some fun on the iced lake of St. Moritz! This year The Ice took place in Saint Moritz with dozens of beautiful and ultra-rare supercars, and this is definitely one of them! While Testarossas might bring back memories of the 1980s, Miami Vice and a mid-engine supercar with massive side strakes, it’s this 1958 model which holds the more important place in Ferrari history. Not only was the 250 Testa Rossa (TR) one of Ferrari’s most successful race cars on the track, but it also had unorthodox, but purposeful body by Scaglietti & C. Developed for the 1958 season, the 250 Testa Rossa was designed for both Scuderia Ferrari and private entrants. Engine choice was the most critical factor since the Commissione Sportiva Internazionale (CSI) had limited engine size to 3.0 in an attempt to slow top speeds. Ferrari had two choices best suited for their new sports car that were tested in 1957. Both a V6, and a small version of the quad-cam V12 were tried in two special prototypes, but neither of these were chosen. Instead, the SOHC V12 was used which had already proved its reliability powering the 250 GT Berlinetta to consecutive Tour de France victories. Synthesis of the Columbo V12 and 500 TR chassis made up the 250 Testa Rossa underpinnings. These components were preferred over the complex quad camshaft and dual-ignition solutions found in the 335 which were also heavier. But, the 250 Testa Rossa was really much more than the combination of existing engineering. It introduced a design philosophy that focused on reliability over outright performance. Ferrari wanted to sell consistent cars that could endure for 24 hours. After modifying chassis 0666TR and 0704TR during the 1957 season with various 250GT, 290MM, 335 or 500TR parts, a final specification was reached. Ferrari announced the 250 Testa Rossa at their pre-season press conference held in November 1957. The car was intended for independent customers who raced at America’s SCCA races and the CSI’s World Sportscar Championship. As factory involvement was limited to the larger races, private entrants were left to contend the SCCA and smaller European events. As released, the 250 Testa Rossa had seemingly modest engineering. The drum brakes or 250 engine were indeed old technology compared to the disc brakes and DOHC setups that were available. Also, compared other cars of the era, the Testa Rossa chassis was made more bulky to take on many of the ditches and walls which these cars met. Such throw backs followed the original design philosophy and helped the Testa Rossas endure to win many races. All the customer cars featured a chassis similar to the 500TR (Testa Rossa) which retained the live-axle rear end. Another common feature was the remarkable ‘pontoon’ bodywork designed by Sergio Scaglietti and his firm at Scaglietti & C. Under the leadership of Gian Carlo Guerra, the company worked without drawings, instead going straight to a wire framework. They used a nose similar to the period F1 cars with cutaway fenders sometimes called sponsons. The idea was to expose the large brake drums to aid in cooling. While striking and exciting this shape was unstable at high speeds. To fix the aerodynamics, Ferrari modified the design to feature bodywork that was a fully enclosed design. At this point is important to mention the superior factory Testa Rossas which Ferrari ran and distinguish them from the customer cars which Ferrari sold. After the first few races, it was apparent to Ferrari that they had to upgrade the Testa Rossa if they were to win the CSI’s Sports Car Championship. The team cars were upgraded to include a De Dion rear axle and an all enveloping body. Both the customer and works Testa Rossas used the Tipo 128 engine, with 290MM camshafts, high-compression pistons and larger bearings to produce 300 bhp. Having a single cylinder displacement of 250cc and bright red valve covers, it’s this potent engine which the car is named after. Enjoy the video ;) #Ferrari #TestaRossa #TheIce