Got a question about being politically correct on the Testarossa and "512TR"

silvergts1998 · 09-20-2007, 08:04 PM

Why do most owners of the early (pre 1991) Ferrari Testarossa refer to their cars as TR's or 512TRs. I thought the 512TR were the 1992-1994 models only. Makes it a little confusing when reading about cars when it's referred to as a TR. I get my hopes up high and thinking they are talking about the same year that I have to come to find out it's an earlier model Testarossa. Is there really a difference in the names? Or is it easier for people to say "TR"?

Boxer · 09-20-2007, 08:47 PM

Technically if it is pre 91, it is a Testarossa, and not a 512Testarossa, only the post 91 cars should be referred to using "512" coupled with TR. TR is simply a short hand version of Testarossa.

On the 512M, the factory basically dropped the use of "Testarossa" in the sales brochures.

Andrew · 09-20-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by silvergts1998

Why do most owners of the early (pre 1991) Ferrari Testarossa refer to their cars as TR's or 512TRs. I thought the 512TR were the 1992-1994 models only. Makes it a little confusing when reading about cars when it's referred to as a TR. I get my hopes up high and thinking they are talking about the same year that I have to come to find out it's an earlier model Testarossa. Is there really a difference in the names? Or is it easier for people to say "TR"?

I agree with the annoyance. Then sometimes you'll see, "I have a 512" is that 512 TR? or a 512BB? Just to confuse you more!

As Boxer... err FF90 pointed out, the TR is used a lot for Testarossa and probably dates back to the original which was "Testa Rossa" such as this model:
http://www.ferrarilife.com/models/vi...php?modelid=48

Hope this helps.

archiegibbs · 09-20-2007, 11:01 PM

We're just lazy, it's easier to abbreviate it down to TR

Magnum6464 · 09-21-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by archiegibbs

We're just lazy, it's easier to abbreviate it down to TR

I second that....hehehehe!!!!!!!!!

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silvergts1998 · 09-21-2007, 07:56 AM

Not that big of a deal. I wasn't sure if it was like me saying I have a Dodge Viper SRT when it's really a GTS. LOL! Two totally different cars.

viscount aero · 09-21-2007, 08:01 PM

TR is easier to type quickly on the chat forums, so I suppose that is the origin of the confusion. People could say "89 TR" to at least place the car in a specific year.

Ferrari nomenclature and model numbers and body styles are confusing enough, for sure! Especially the vintage models of the 250, 330, 365 series. Some of them all look the same but are different models because of the engines! Very counterintuitive!

Boxer · 09-21-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by viscount aero

Ferrari nomenclature and model numbers and body styles are confusing enough, for sure! Especially the vintage models of the 250, 330, 365 series. Some of them all look the same but are different models because of the engines! Very counterintuitive!

Agree, especially in regards to the 365. It covers models ranging from the Queen Mother to the Boxer to the Daytona. All very different cars and all '365s' according to Ferrari.

JazzyO · 09-22-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by silvergts1998

Why do most owners of the early (pre 1991) Ferrari Testarossa refer to their cars as TR's or 512TRs.

Early Testarossas are usually referred to as 250TRs, actually

Onno

Boxer · 09-22-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

Early Testarossas are usually referred to as 250TRs, actually

Onno

Actually that would be a 250 Testa Rossa.

09-20-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
silvergts1998 Owner Join Date: Sep 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 116	Got a question about being politically correct on the Testarossa and "512TR" Why do most owners of the early (pre 1991) Ferrari Testarossa refer to their cars as TR's or 512TRs. I thought the 512TR were the 1992-1994 models only. Makes it a little confusing when reading about cars when it's referred to as a TR. I get my hopes up high and thinking they are talking about the same year that I have to come to find out it's an earlier model Testarossa. Is there really a difference in the names? Or is it easier for people to say "TR"? 1992 Black Lamborghini Diablo 1992 Red Ferrari 512TR

09-20-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Technically if it is pre 91, it is a Testarossa, and not a 512Testarossa, only the post 91 cars should be referred to using "512" coupled with TR. TR is simply a short hand version of Testarossa. On the 512M, the factory basically dropped the use of "Testarossa" in the sales brochures. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB Last edited by Boxer; 09-20-2007 at 08:55 PM.

09-20-2007, 11:01 PM	#4
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,922 Name: Archie	We're just lazy, it's easier to abbreviate it down to TR Archie

09-21-2007, 07:56 AM	#6
silvergts1998 Owner Join Date: Sep 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 116	Not that big of a deal. I wasn't sure if it was like me saying I have a Dodge Viper SRT when it's really a GTS. LOL! Two totally different cars. 1992 Black Lamborghini Diablo 1992 Red Ferrari 512TR

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09-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#7
viscount aero Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Ferrari Life Posts: 390	TR is easier to type quickly on the chat forums, so I suppose that is the origin of the confusion. People could say "89 TR" to at least place the car in a specific year. Ferrari nomenclature and model numbers and body styles are confusing enough, for sure! Especially the vintage models of the 250, 330, 365 series. Some of them all look the same but are different models because of the engines! Very counterintuitive!