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1985
- 3rd (scored 38 points) in the European Formula 3000 Championship with an Onyx March 85B-Cosworth. Christian Danner was the champion, scoring 51 points in an identical car entered by Bob Sparshott Automotive.
- Pirro scored in the following events:
April 8 Townsend Thoresen Jochen Rindt Trophy, Thruxton 1st 9 points April 20 Estoril F3000, Estoril 4th 3 points May 12 Gran Premio di Rom 1st, fastest lap 1:08,36 9 points May 27 Grand Prix de Pau, Pau 2nd, pole position 1:12,65 6 points July 28 Gran Perio de Mediterraneo, Enne-Pergusa 2nd 6 points August 17 Oesterreichring F3000, Oesterreichring 4th 3 points August 24 Zandvoort F3000, Zandvoort 5th 2 points - The Formula 3000 replaced the Formula 2 in 1985.
- For the first time, Emanuele absolved tests in Formula 1 for Bernie Ecclestone's Brabham Team in one of the BMW-powered turbos.
- Pirro again participated in the Macao Formula 3 Grand Prix for the Marlboro Theodore Racing Team.
- First starts for Pirro in the European Touring Car Championship in a BMW 635 CSi of the Schnitzer Team (together with Roberto Ravaglia)
