by Six-wheel Ferrari from Gas Monkey Garage: A new page in tuning history
Some cars become icons over time, while others gain a third axle thanks to a Texas workshop. More than 18 months after the first photo of an incredible six-wheel Ferrari Testarossa appeared, the Gas Monkey Garage (GMG) team has finally unveiled the completed project. They call it the Ferrari F6, and in Maranello, they almost certainly won’t be sending a thank-you letter.
A difficult path to completion
The path to the unveiling turned out to be quite convoluted. Initially, Gas Monkey Garage worked together with Danton Art Kustins and Frechy Export LLC on creating the Testarossa 6×6, but this relationship fell apart. This forced GMG, founder Richard Rawlings, and partner John Clay Wolfe from ‘GIVE ME THE VIN’ to finish the work on their own. It took a considerable amount of time, but the car is finally ready.
Exterior appearance and design
The exterior has undergone significant changes compared to the initial build stage. The entire car is coated in a glossy shade of Rosso Corsa, and the original headlights have been replaced with custom fixed units. While they are not as cool as the pop-up headlights of the original Testarossa, they look quite attractive. Up front, there is also a new black spoiler and widened wheel arches.
As you can imagine, converting an original Testarossa into a six-wheel vehicle is not a weekend job. Since the rear now has four wheels and two axles, the body was completely customized, yet it remains remarkably faithful to the original car, retaining similar black ‘gills’ above the rear lights and a similar engine cover. Perhaps the most striking addition is the massive rear wing with struts connected directly to the chassis.
Technical specifications and interior
The original Ferrari flat-12 engine was replaced with a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 from a Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06. There is no official data on the exact power output, but in stock form, this engine produces 650 hp and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of torque. Instead of just driving the rear wheels, the V8 is connected to a system that GMG calls ‘all-wheel drive,’ although this isn’t entirely accurate, as power is transmitted only to the four rear wheels.
The new engine is paired with a fully independent rear suspension and upgraded Wilwood brakes. GMG claims the interior is inspired by the Ferrari F40, and, like in that car, it has been lightened as much as possible. Key features include a three-spoke Momo steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, an exposed gearshift lever, and carbon fiber Recaro bucket seats.
Premiere and cost
The Ferrari F6 made its public debut on May 23 on the Gas Monkey and Wolfe YouTube channels, accompanied by track footage. The build cost is $1.5 million, and the car is for sale. ‘I can’t wait to see who eventually takes this beauty home,’ says Wolfe. Rawlings, in turn, calls it ‘the best, most groundbreaking project we have ever done.’ In Maranello, they are unlikely to agree.
This project is a vivid example of how modern tuning can transform a classic car into something completely unique, albeit controversial. Replacing the iconic Ferrari engine with an American V8 and adding a third axle has elicited mixed reactions among enthusiasts. On one hand, it demonstrates engineering skill and boldness; on the other, it raises questions about preserving the authenticity and spirit of the original car. Nevertheless, the Ferrari F6 undoubtedly attracts attention and will become a topic of discussion in the world of automotive culture, remaining one of the most unusual creations based on the Testarossa.
