The new Ferrari California, which in line with the Ferrari tradition is characterized by extraordinary car having technical and stylistic innovation, such as hard tops, the original concept 2 + that allows a great versatility of use of the area rear of the car.


Ferrari California

The design, as well as the aerodynamics of Ferrari California is a work of art, developed in close contact with the Old Style Pininfarina (now regarded as the true King of Design), in order to match the best result aesthetic values excellent performance and consumption.

The different aerodynamic elements, from the air bonnet to step in the rear diffuser, meticulously designed and executed, allow the experience of driving dynamics and electrifying on every street.

If the family of cousins Maserati you can talk about all the new models, such as the Granturismo and Granturismo S, the engine in the Ferrari California is an enrichment of family 8-cylinder, up to now characterized by the prevailing vocation performance. At the same time, alongside the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the segment of Gran Turismo sports more exclusive.

The Ferrari California is aimed at those travelers looking for, in addition to sportsmanship, design and innovation, more frequent use and versatile. The Ferrari California will be officially presented to the public at the next International Motor Show in Paris. The market debut of the new Cavallino is scheduled for mid-July 2008, while prices should level off at around 165,000 euros.

The new Ferrari California meets the highest expectations in terms of vehicle dynamics and driving fun. It will be available exclusively as a convertible with folding hard tops. Chassis and body are made of aluminum as all other models of the range. It will be equipped with a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in Ferrari history, in a forward / center.

The size of the Ferrari California is 4.56 meters long, 1.9 meters wide and a step of 2.7 meters. The data load capacity confirms the versatility of use of the house came from Maranello: a car closed the trunk has a capacity of 360 liters, which become 260 with the roof folded. For the first time the luggage compartment communicate directly with the carrier by allowing several potential uses of space available.

The 4.3 V8 engine has a crankshaft plate and direct injection, and is capable of delivering a maximum power of 460 hp at 7500 rpm, with a distribution curve of the couple can best enhance the dynamic engine, as with any Ferrari. The maximum speed is over 310 km / h.

The engine, which allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in under 4 seconds, is combined, according to the traditional pattern transaxle available with the classic Ferrari, a new dual-clutch transmission and 7-speed transmission, capable of improving performance of the car, preserving the best in the thrill of driving. The solution of dual clutch also improves the ride comfort, further enhanced by a new multilink rear suspension.

Performance further enhanced by the new Launch Control which, when activated with the dedicated button allows the best starting "performance" by ensuring the maximum torque delivery that prevents the slippage of the wheels.

In terms of chassis, the target weight is always a priority in the development of a Ferrari. Attention is focused on the choice of materials for lightness, as the aluminum chassis and distribution. The scheme transaxle of the car, with front engine rear transmission, gives a weight distribution as a real sport, with 53% of the load on the rear.

Particular attention was given to fuel consumption which in combined cycle ECE will attest to 13.2 liters per 100 km with CO2 emissions of around 310 g / km. The new Ferrari California, like all other cars Ferrari has aerodynamics that ensures a load of 70 kg at a speed of 200 km / h.

The Ferrari California is equipped with an exclusive system of drive F1-Trac, for the first time in the 599 GTB Fiorano and now further developed for uses typical of this new GT.

The maximum braking efficiency is finally ensured by the disk material with carbo-ceramic Brembo, serial, which determine the maximum ground contact with forged rims that can guarantee the same performance and comfort, minimize unsprung mass of the car.

The interior of the Ferrari California meet the requirements of high-quality materials combined with the mastery of traditional craftsmanship Ferrari. New components and equipment, such as seats, steering wheel, the instrument and the info-telematic system together to optimize aerodynamics as a whole, provide superior ergonomics driving a car that opened closed.