# Ferrari California **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 13, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350 "2008-05-13T08:07:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/1 "2008-05-13T08:07:23Z")
![http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Rear-And-Side-1280x960.jpg](http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Rear-And-Side-1280x960.jpg) ![http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Front-Angle-1280x960.jpg](http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Front-Angle-1280x960.jpg) ![http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Side-1280x960.jpg](http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/def/2009-Ferrari-California-Side-1280x960.jpg) **from Ferrari Press Release) New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed GT** Maranello, May 13th 2008 - 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 most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in line with the rest of the current range. The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position. In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use in the rear of the car. The California’s 4,300 cc V8 engine features direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft. It generates 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari. As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car’s performance while 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 new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks as standard guarantee superbly efficient braking. In addition to sporting the marque’s classic styling cues, the cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by Ferrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down. The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatility than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Paris International Car Show. The First American buyer is already lined up. He is currently selling his entire stable of cars and clearing out his grand mothers driveway to be first in line. However, over the coming weeks, new photographs and further details about it will also be published. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/2 "2008-05-13T08:12:37Z")
I really like it, well i tend to like about everything Ferrari. I am not crazy about the front end though, mostly the grill. ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/3 "2008-05-13T08:17:32Z")
isnt it based off an aston chassis or something? ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/4 "2008-05-13T08:23:19Z")
Looks like the maserati ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/5 "2008-05-13T08:24:17Z")
Ehh Its nice, I mean it is a Ferrari et al… Is it just me or does the ass end seem really bloated/large though? Especially in the side view ---
**Author:** ![Janus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@Janus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Janus)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/6 "2008-05-13T08:27:01Z")
are the stacked faux quad tips a new trend i missed? It has an IS-F flair to it. though ill clarify with … i love it. im more a fan of the 360s and the 430s though ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/7 "2008-05-13T08:27:51Z")
What a Bangled ass. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/8 "2008-05-13T08:38:11Z")
Looks like crap, I’d never buy that. ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/9 "2008-05-13T08:40:17Z")
I like the sides but front/back look like assholes! ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/10 "2008-05-13T08:43:15Z")
hey look, they put the engine back where it belongs ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/11 "2008-05-13T08:43:44Z")
Looks like the Alfa 8C droptop ![http://i.fosfor.se/w07/w080219_2.jpg](http://i.fosfor.se/w07/w080219_2.jpg) ![http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/alfa_romeo/04/8c/alfa_romeo_8c_spider_2.jpg](http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/alfa_romeo/04/8c/alfa_romeo_8c_spider_2.jpg) X… ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/12 "2008-05-13T08:51:45Z")
That’s a hot roadster. Mid-front engine is throwing me off though. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/13 "2008-05-13T09:03:23Z")
i dont like the hood scoop. they could have made it blend into the car a little nicer. also the back end just looks to big or something. just doesnt look right for the car. maybe flatten the back end. ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/14 "2008-05-13T10:18:06Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > Looks like the Alfa 8C droptop > > ![http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/alfa_romeo/04/8c/alfa_romeo_8c_spider_2.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/6/f6881512111e9b1555689fc581de9cdc0aabdb69.jpeg) > > X… i like that a lot better then the california ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/15 "2008-05-13T10:44:04Z")
nice, I like it :tup: it’s ironic that they named it after a state with the harshest stance on performance vehicles and gas guzzlers ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/16 "2008-05-13T11:04:22Z")
So…let me get this right… They took a 599…took the top off, and put on different wheels and a different hood…and now plan on marketing it as a whole different car? :tdown: to lacking creativity… i wan’t to see something completely radical and new from Ferrari…like they did with the Enzo…obviously i dont think they should constantly come out with new million dollar road f1 cars…but still, taking the same car, and tweaking it here and there and then selling 5 new models that are basically the same thing kinda annoys me. lacking imagination IMO ---
**Author:** ![slowtalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowtalon/32/7205_2.png) [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/17 "2008-05-13T15:21:24Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Looks like the maserati As soon as i saw it i thought the same thing, they took a maserati and threw ferrari badges on it. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/18 "2008-05-13T16:26:17Z")
> [@90NA300ZX](#): > > So…let me get this right… > > They took a 599…took the top off, and put on different wheels and a different hood…and now plan on marketing it as a whole different car? > > :tdown: to lacking creativity… > > i wan’t to see something completely radical and new from Ferrari…like they did with the Enzo…obviously i dont think they should constantly come out with new million dollar road f1 cars…but still, taking the same car, and tweaking it here and there and then selling 5 new models that are basically the same thing kinda annoys me. lacking imagination IMO :picard: ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/19 "2008-05-13T16:37:26Z")
don’t know…I have to actually look at it in person ---
**Author:** ![SoraNezumi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soranezumi/32/5057_2.png) [@SoraNezumi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoraNezumi)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350/20 "2008-05-13T16:44:26Z")
The profile looks like Corvette + Douchbag… not feeling it / rather have a ZR1 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-california/48350.md?page=2)