Ferrari F512 M (1995)

Introduced in 1994 at the Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari F512 M was launched as the final evolution of the mighty Testarossa.

For the first time on a production car, Ferrari introduced Modificata or M as a suffix to F512, as a nod to the 512 S-to-M upgrade of the sports racers some years earlier.

For the F512 M, the changes were significant and, in fact, the greatest changes made to the Testarossa during its production, despite the F512 M having the shortest lifespan and lowest volume production. The final use of a flat-vee twelve cylinder in Ferrari production car, the upgraded engine saw a lightened crankshaft, titanium alloy connecting rods with new pistons supporting an increased compression ratio and a greater 440 bhp output.

The result dropped the a 0-60 time to just 4.7 seconds, ultimately reaching a top speed of 196mph. Amongst the various improvements, the styling also befitted from a significant facelift with notable changes including framed headlamps instead of the conventional pop-up units and oval shaped grill more in keeping with the rest of the range.

The front bumper saw more slender running lights and indicators, two NACA ducts, bigger brakes, and new five-spoke split alloys. Towards the rear, modifications were similar to those seen up front with new twin round taillights, a modern Ferrari trademark and the entirety of the engine cover changed to body colour.

Just 501 examples of the 512M were built making them the rarest of all Testarossas.

This example was sold new through official importer Maranello Concessionaires to then-official Ferrari dealership Glenvarigill Ltd of Edinburgh at the end of June 1995. Remaining local to the dealer for the first 4 years, the Ferrari covered just 1,000 miles a year in this time. The car was reregistered 'XSC 7' and then subsequently '2 DSR' in 1999.

Presenting with just 11,100 miles from new, the servicing history notes regular and diligent care, especially with regard to frequency of cambelt servicing. Regularity has been maintained despite sparing use and carried out at numerous marque specialists over the years.

• 30.06.1995 – Supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires to Glenvarigill Company
• 08.11.1995 – 1,000 mile service - Glenvarigill Company (Ferrari)
• 05.04.1999 – Additional work – Glenvarigill Company (Ferrari) – 4,015 miles
• 21.06.2001 – Major service inc. cambelts – MDS Services – 5,063 miles
• 16.05.2005 – Major service inc. cambelts – Meridien Modena – 6,013 miles
• 26.09.2007 – 12,500 mile service – Graypaul Ferrari – 7,247 miles
• 30.01.2009 – Major service inc. cambelts – Meridien Modena – 7,356 miles
• 09.07.2013 – Major service inc. cambelts – Hoyle Fox
• 25.09.2015 – Annual service – Lancaster Ferrari Colchester - 10,244 miles
• 02.11.2017 – Major service inc. cambelts – Lancaster Ferrari Colchester - 10,393 miles
• 01.08.2019 – Major service inc. cambelts – Simon Furlonger - 10,459 miles
• 21.06.2021 – Annual service – Barkaways – 10,620 miles
• 14.03.2022 – Major service inc. cambelts – Falcon Ferrari -10,632 miles
• 05.02.2026 – Major service inc. cambelts – Stratstone Ferrari Colchester – 11,053 miles

The penultimate collector owned the car as a part of a significant global collection; their choosing of this specific example as an exceptional reference for the model. Testament to its condition, it was decided that the car should be adorned with their private registration mark, and arguably the definitive registration mark, ‘512 M’.

The current custodian spent considerable time seeking the ‘right’ car. After identifying this example, an inspection carried out and the purchase proceeded. Before delivery, the car passed through the workshops of Ferrari Colchester, once more receiving a major service including cambelts.

Today this example presents superbly and is available to view by appointment at our showrooms outside London, accompanied by its thorough history folio and bookpack.

• The bookend to the flat v-12 lineage
• 1 of just 501 examples, and 41 in RHD
• Supplied new to the UK in 1995
• Rosso Corsa over Crema
• Thorough service history and documentation from new
• Accompanied by its history folio and original books
• Offered with just 11,100 miles from new