1987 Ferrari Testarossa MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.

The 1987 Ferrari Testarossa runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1987 Ferrari Testarossa gets up to 9 miles per gallon in the city, and 14 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is 11 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is $5,700 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $17,000 more on fuel.

The 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is 11 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $7,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa Consume?

The 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will consume roughly 27 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.

City MPG9
Highway MPG14
Combined MPG11
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $17,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$5,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum27
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement4.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Ferrari Models from 1987

If you're interested in other Ferrari models from 1987, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1987 Ferrari Testarossa MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ferrari/testarossa/1987.

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