The Ferrari Testarossa’s side-mounted radiators were positioned so close to the body panels that Ferrari engineers had to develop a special low-melting-point aluminum alloy for the inner body skins to prevent warping from radiant heat, yet this same thermal exposure caused the alloy to gradually lose structural rigidity over time, forcing owners to occasionally visit dealerships for expensive reinforcement procedures—essentially engineering a supercar whose chassis degraded from the inside out due to its own cooling system.
Car Fact #101 — September 25, 2026
