US man spent 2 years building the world's first 6x6 Ferrari Testarossa with wheels that cost more than most cars
Published on May 29, 2026 at 3:56 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 3:56 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This American man has invested two years into building a Ferrari Testarossa with a difference, giving it way more horsepower than the original ever had.
Supercar Blondie, aka Alex Hirschi, paid a visit to Richard Rawlings and his team at Gas Monkey Garage.
Right from the off, the car’s physical adjustments were plain to see – it had six wheels.
But that was just the tip of the iceberg with this exemplary Ferrari.
Richard Rawlings had created a Ferrari Testarossa with a remarkable twist
If ever there was a man renowned for his wild taste in cars, it’d be Richard Rawlings.
This reputation preceded him starting up Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas.
The garage became famous through the show Fast N’ Loud, and the vehicles featured on screen became stars in their own right, whether that be a 1974 Ford motorhome or vintage Dodge Challengers.
This exposure helped Rawlings grow his collection into one of the most recognizable car collections in Texas.
But even by those standards, this project is something truly exceptional.
It’d previously been spotted on a flatbed, but now it was time for a more intimate look.
Supercar Blondie paid a visit to the Gas Monkey Garage to take a look at this 6×6 Ferrari Testarossa.
This bad boy is two years in the making, made from a salvaged Testarossa that had been involved in a film.
You might think it’d be impossible to improve on a Ferrari, but somehow Rawlings managed to up the ante.
The supercharged LT4 engine is now capable of producing 1,200hp.
On the outside, it’s decked out in wide-body panels, an F40-style front end, custom tail lights, and a large rear wing designed for downforce.
Things are just as striking when it comes to the interior, which have been customized with carbon fiber seats and F40-inspired styling.
“Ferrari are very sacred about their cars and they want their cars to be kept in the most original fashion possible. So, I cannot imagine what Ferrari are thinking looking at this car,” Alex commented.
“I didn’t want to raise a bunch of Hell with Ferrari, they haven’t sent us any letters yet,” Rawlings replied.
“That’s coming for sure.”
And the wheels themselves? Made specifically for this car, they cost $60,000 to make.
That’s more than a lot of cars.
It was all well and good to admire the car from the outside – it was time for Alex to take it for a spin.
Supercar Blondie had the opportunity to go for a test drive
With only 10 test miles on it prior to her getting behind the wheel, this Testarossa was practically brand new.
From the inside, Alex noted that the car felt relatively ‘normal’.
That is, until it roared to life, and the extra wheels came to view in the side mirrors.
“The only time that you think, ‘Oh, I’m in something really super outrageous here’ is when like the supercharger kicks in and then you look in the side mirror and you see like all of these wheels behind you,” Alex commented.
“The sound it makes as soon as that supercharger kicks in, you’re like, ‘Oh, s**t. What was that?’ …If you want attention, this is your car.”
There was still some fine-tuning left to do, as demonstrated when they lost a tie rod in the rear suspension after performing a burnout donut.
“I think that what we have is a possibility that we’re putting down way, way more horsepower than what we expected,” Rawlings said.
“Just trying to goof around and do some burnouts, it’s just [a] shock to the system.”
Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
