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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $192,000 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3825 |
| City (MPG) | 13 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 19 |
| Horsepower | 453@7750 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 357@5000 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 |
| Length (in.) | 179.6 |
| Width (in.) | 74.9 |
| Height (in.) | 51.5 |
The Pininfarina-styled Ferrari California is the first ever front-engined and V8-powered chariot to wear the highly desired prancing horse badge. For the latest model year, Ferrari has updated this hardtop convertible with more power, a more aluminum-intensive chassis (resulting in a lower curb weight) and a new Handling Speciale package.
The California's direct-injected 4.3-liter V8 now makes 490 horsepower – an increase of 37 ponies - thanks to revised engine mapping and an upgraded exhaust manifold. Torque also grows from 357 lb-ft to 372 lb-ft.
All that power continues to be transmitted to the wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This gearbox boasts shifts as quick as the automaker's earlier single-clutch gearboxes but with a much higher degree of refinement.
Reigning in the momentum generated by the above-mentioned partners in crime are standard carbon ceramic brakes at all corners, which also keep the forged alloy wheels clean of brake dust.
Weight reduction isn't typically part of a mid-cycle refresh, but latest California arrives 66 pounds trimmer than the outgoing model. As a result of that increased power and reduced weight, the California now takes just 3.8 second to sprint from 0-62 – an improvement of 0.2 seconds. Ferrari was able to realize that weight-savings by using “cutting-edge aluminum fabrication techniques and construction technologies” in the making of the California's Maserati-based chassis.
Interestingly, the California actually started life as a Maserati. It was developed under the codename M139 -- M for Maserati -- and was intended to complete Maserati's current lineup, giving the Italian Marque the Quattroporte sports sedan, the GranTurismo coupe and a hardtop convertible.
After Ferrari's 2005 split from Maserati, the prancing horse automaker decided to keep the M139 program entirely for itself. As a result, the California rides on the GranTurismo platform.
The California boasts a hardtop convertible design that reduces wind noise and creates a more coupe-like aesthetic in the upright position, though it does weigh more than a traditional fabric top. For extra versatility, this GT sports a pair of cramped back seats that are better utilized for carrying luggage than passengers.
The latest model year also sees the addition of a new Handling Speciale package to the California's option list. The handling package includes faster-acting Magnetorheological dampers, stiffer springs and a new steering box with a 10 percent quicker steering ratio.
Key Competitors
Those in the market for an exotic drop-top like the California can also consider the Aston Martin V8 Roadster, the Audi R8 V10 Spyder and the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible.
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- General
- Body Style: Convertible
- Size: Sub-Compact
- Market Segment: Performance, Exotic
- Weight: 3825 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 179.6 in.
- Width: 74.9 in.
- Height: 51.5 in.
- Wheelbase: 105.1 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 64.2 in.
- Rear Track: 63.2 in.
- Weight Distribution: 47/53
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: 75.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 12.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 4.3L V8
- Power: 453 hp @ 7750 rpm
- Torque: 357 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
- Transmission: 7-Speed Automated Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 13 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/40 ZR19
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 285/40 ZR19
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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