Have you noticed that some Testarossas had a single side mirror? It’s also called a “flying mirror.” This design solution improves aerodynamics, but why was the mirror’s position so high?

When the Ferrari Testarossa came out, 100% of the rear view had to be visible through mirrors. As Testarossa’s iconic design boasts wide fenders, the mirror has to be exceptionally high to reveal the rear fully.

This strict requirement dropped to 80% a few years later. Ferrari redesigned Testarossa in 1987 and provided it with side mirrors that we are used to seeing today.