Some cars become icons over time, while others gain a third axle thanks to a Texas workshop. More than 18 months after the first photos of the wild six-wheeled Ferrari Testarossa appeared, Gas Monkey Garage has finally unveiled the completed project.
The car has been named the Ferrari F6, a move that likely didn’t spark much joy in Maranello.
The road to completion was extremely chaotic. In short, Gas Monkey Garage originally worked on the Testarossa 6×6 project in collaboration with Danton Arts Kustoms and Frechy Export LLC, but the partnership fell apart. In the end, GMG, its founder Richard Rawlings, and partner John Clay Wolfe from “GIVE ME THE VIN” were forced to finish the car themselves. It took a considerable amount of time, but the vehicle is now finally complete.
The project has changed significantly on the outside compared to the early stages of construction. The body is now fully painted in classic Rosso Corsa, and the original pop-up headlights have been replaced with fixed custom units. While they aren’t as charismatic as the true Testarossa’s pop-ups, they still look striking. The front also features a new black splitter and widened fender arches.
Converting an original Ferrari Testarossa into a six-wheeled vehicle is clearly not a “weekend project.” The addition of a second rear axle required an almost complete redesign of the body, though the designers worked hard to retain the recognizable style of the original.
The F6 keeps the signature black slats above the rear lights and a similar engine cover. The most outrageous element is the massive rear wing, whose supports are mounted directly to the chassis.
The original Ferrari flat-plane V12 has been retired and replaced with a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 from the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Exact specifications have not been disclosed, but in factory form this engine produces 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.
Instead of the classic rear-wheel-drive layout, the engine is connected to what GMG calls a “custom all-wheel-drive system.” That said, it’s not a true all-wheel-drive setup, as power is sent only to the four rear wheels.
The powertrain is complemented by a fully independent rear suspension and upgraded Wilwood brakes.
According to GMG, the interior is inspired by the Ferrari F40, resulting in a stripped-out, no-nonsense cabin. Inside you’ll find a three-spoke Momo steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, an exposed gated shifter, and Recaro bucket seats with carbon-fiber backs.
The project is priced at $1.5 million.
Richard Rawlings, for his part, called the F6 “the craziest and most ambitious project in the shop’s history.” Ferrari likely has a somewhat different opinion.
