India, Feb. 13 -- Ferrari's revived 849 Testarossa (the SF90 replacement) sits at the top of the Italian brand's regular range. Think of it as a mix of '70s- and '80s-inspired design and a modern, potent plug-in hybrid powertrain. You don't get the outrageous side strakes of the '80s Testarossa or its 12-cylinder aura, but you do get a sharp, almost concept-car silhouette and plenty of drama.

The twin-tail rear, inspired by Ferrari's 512 S and 512 M racers, looks stunning and generates 415kg of downforce at 250kph. The front is less theatrical, with a black band across the nose, masking the lights to evoke the old pop-up headlamps. Inside, the 849 is more evolution than revolution. It retains the split-cabin layout from the SF90. But cru...