Overview Information

For Ferrari, a "California" model is something truly special. In the late 1950s, Ferrari produced the stunning 250GT California convertible that quickly became a sought after classic. The new 2009 Ferrari California shares some styling cues of its famous predecessor, but with contemporary lines that also evoke the 612 Scaglietti. A standard folding hardtop replaces the traditional cloth top for the new California. The direct-injected 4.3L V-8 cranks out 460-bhp @ 7,500 RPM, and is coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Ferrari claims a 0-60 MPH time of 4.0 seconds. The standard F1-Trac traction control and Brembo carbon/ceramic disc brakes keep all the horses under control. The official debut of this new Ferrari will be at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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The first official photographs have been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia. The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse's 8-cylinder family which has always been defined by power and performance. It also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourer segment. The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the...Read.