Launched at the Paris Motor Show in October 1991, with deliveries to customers commencing in 1992, the 512 TR was effectively a re-engineered Testarossa, although naturally all at Ferrari were keen that it was regarded as a new model.

The model title witnessed a return to the old naming tradition using characters, with the figure ‘5’ referring to the cubic capacity of the engine in litres and the ‘12’ to the number of cylinders, the ‘TR’ was simply an abbreviation of Testarossa (Testa Rossa) as a nod to its origins.

Externally, the main visual differences were the nose and tail treatment, the louvre design on the engine lid and the design of the road wheels and internally there were changes to the seats, steering wheel design and trim details.

Mechanically there were numerous changes to the engine and gearbox, boosting power and providing a more satisfying and more user-friendly gearbox.

The engine and transmission assembly location in the chassis had been dropped by 30mm, lowering...