The first official pictures are published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to additional recently with the 430 Scuderia.
The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse’s eight-cylinder family which has invariably been outlined by power and performance. It conjointly flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourer section.
The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the foremost demanding of homeowners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. The new model will be accessible exclusively as a convertible with a folding arduous top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, consistent with the remainder of the current vary. The California can be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time within the marque’s history in the mid-front position.
According to Ferrari tradition, the new model conjointly features several innovations. Apart from its folding arduous top, these embrace the initial 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use within the rear of the car. The California’s 4,three hundred cc V8 engine options direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft. It generates 460 CV at 7,five hundred rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides most driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.
As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, that permits the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to one hundred km/h in but 4.zero seconds, can be coupled to a 7-speed twin clutch transmission that enhances the automotive’s performance whereas enhancing the driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by a replacement multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is additionally equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system that made its debut on the 59nine GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to suit the everyday driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material discs as commonplace guarantee superbly economical braking.
In addition to sporting the marque’s classic styling cues, the cabin has conjointly been superbly cut using quality materials by Ferrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system, along with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is often a highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive no matter whether the prime is up or down.
The Ferrari California is aimed at house owners who need a automotive that embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty design and innovation, however also get a automotive with larger versatility than ever. The automotive can be officially unveiled to the public at the Paris International Automobile Show. However, over the coming weeks, new images and additional details regarding it will conjointly be revealed.
