Comparison: Ground clearance Ferrari Testarossa vs. competitors 2025

The Testarossa, throughout its glorious first generation from 1984 to 1991, maintained a ground clearance of 140 mm. This was a figure that remained as consistent as my dislike for speed cameras, never varying or venturing into the realm of practicality for those unfortunate enough to live in areas plagued by pothole-laden tarmac. It was a clearance that whispered sweet nothings to the tarmac below, always threatening to give it a gentle kiss, yet rarely doing so unless provoked by an unruly speed bump or an ambitious incline.

Comparing this road-hugging marvel to its brethren within the Ferrari lineup reveals an interesting pecking order. The Ferrari Purosangue, for instance, with its ground clearance of 185 mm, stands as the Shaquille O'Neal to the Testarossa's Danny DeVito—a towering presence that suggests a rather different approach to the concept of gravity and clearance. In this family, the Testarossa is neither the loftiest nor the lowest but carries its measurements with the dignity of a middle child aware of both its limits and strengths. Read more about Ferrari Purosangue ground clearance.

Putting the Testarossa toe-to-toe with its rivals is like watching a gladiatorial battle, but for engineering aficionados. The Bugatti Divo, with a ground clearance of 125 mm, peeks enviously up at the Testarossa, much like a child looking at a cookie jar placed teasingly out of reach atop the fridge. The Aston Martin V12 Zagato, scraping the road with a mere 106 mm, would likely need a periscope to even catch sight of the Testarossa. Comparatively, vehicles like the Lamborghini Countach and the ALPINA B8/B12 sit closer in height but still can't quite puff their chests out enough to match the Testarossa's ground-hugging confidence. When accounting for the dance of dimensions - length and wheelbase - the rivalry reads like a detailed choreography, each vehicle moving in harmony but with distinct flair. Yet, in this elaborate dance, it's the Testarossa that manages to combine grace with aggression, a true testament to Ferrari's design ethos. Read more about Bugatti Divo ground clearance, Read more about Lamborghini Countach ground clearance, Read more about ALPINA B8/B12 ground clearance.