Ferrari planning the return of an '80s legend? One detail has revealed them.

Is Ferrari going to return to the Testarossa after 40 years? It was supposed to be a secret, but… something went wrong.

We can wait for official announcements, but automotive journalists and the most devoted fans of car brands are awake and will look under every stone to uncover interesting information. It turns out that even trademarks can provide clues.

As reported by CarBuzz , Ferrari recently trademarked the "849 Testarossa" name in Iceland. It will be difficult to reassure fans who are expecting the return of this absolute 1980s legend.

Ferrari Testarossa / photo: Ferrari

First unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 1984, the Testarossa represented a departure from tradition. Pininfarina's design was utterly striking and innovative.

Including modified versions, almost 10,000 units of this model were produced, and the car itself appeared in many films and even computer games .

Ferrari Testarossa / photo: Ferrari

Of course, we can't get carried away, as this isn't a sure thing yet. Indeed, simply registering the name "Testarossa" wouldn't be unusual. Car manufacturers, especially major players like Ferrari , care about their heritage. Renewing trademarks is nothing new.

However, it seems that the name "849 Testarossa," which first appeared in the registry on July 21st, is... quite specific. According to car enthusiasts around the world, this could indicate the creation of a new model based on the iconic Testarossa . Besides, this type of nomenclature has already been used on the 812 Superfast , for example.

I wouldn't have expected Ferrari to just introduce a new Testarossa now, but isn't this the kind of moment the "Icona" series was created for? It's a special, limited-edition line of cars that draws inspiration from iconic Ferrari models of the past, but combines their classic design with modern technology and performance .

Remember, this year we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original 1985 Testarossa , so… If this were to become a reality, the automotive world would go crazy.