The Ferrari Testa Rossa J is one toy to hanker over

Ferrari has revealed the Testa Rossa J, a special project that gives Ferrari enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving an automotive legend.

A new limited edition for our most passionate collectors, the Ferrari Testa Rossa J is a 75% scale replica of a renowned classic, powered by an electric engine. The car is a faithful reproduction of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa, one of the most iconic and successful cars in Ferrari and motorsport history. A limited run of just 299 vehicles will be built.

The Ferrari Testa Rossa J meticulously reproduces the lines of the 250 Testa Rossa in the original Scaglietti-designed barchetta version, nicknamed 'pontoon fender'.

The bodywork of the replica is constructed from hand-beaten aluminium, while the paint is the same as that applied to Ferrari's present road car range, as is the insignia on the front.

To original paper drawings of the 250 Testa Rossa were scanned and digitally recreated in order to ensure an accurate recreation. The junior car retains the same steering and suspension geometry, giving it authentic handling to match its original appearance.

The same meticulous detail is found in the interior. Ferrari's Styling Centre has designed a single seat that accommodates an adult and a teen, faithfully incorporating the piping motif of the original and using the same high quality leather upholstery found in the Ferrari range today.

The steering wheel is made by Nardi, the same specialist company that supplied the 1957 model, and features Ferrari's smallest-ever quick-release system to facilitate driver entry.

The classic dials have been remastered and repurposed for their new role in an electric car, but retain the original design and fonts. The oil and water gauges now monitor the battery and motor temperatures, while the fuel gauge is now the battery gauge and the tachometer has become a speedometer. There is even a power gauge which also shows the level of regenerative braking being deployed.

As a nod to the current generation of road cars, the pedals are from the F8 Tributo and the tyres are supplied by Pirelli, Ferrari's official technical partner, fitted on the handmade 12-inch wire wheels. Suspension is taken care of with Bilstein coilover dampers and custom springs which were fine-tuned and signed off by Ferrari's test divers at the Fiorano test track in Maranello.

The three batteries powering the electric engine are positioned at the front of the car, and provide approximately 90km range, depending on driving style. The batteries are accessed under the front bonnet, while the car can also be charged where the fuel cap previously resided.