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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / June 2008PICS: WOW - The FERRARI California is REVEALED. Nice
New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packe G Maranello, May 13th 2008 - The first official photographs hav been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to th new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scagliett and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horses 8-cylinde family which has always been defined by power and performance. I also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Gran Tourer segment The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding o owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in lin with the rest of the current range. The California will be powered b a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marques history i the mid-front position In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also feature several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these includ the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility o use in the rear of the car. The Californias 4,300 cc V8 engin features direct fuel injection and a flat crankshaft. It generate 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicl dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical fo Ferrari As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, whic allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in les than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutc transmission that boosts the cars performance while enhancing th driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumptio and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is als equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system whic made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed t suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Bremb brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks as standard guarante superbly efficient braking In addition to sporting the marques classic styling cues, th cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials b Ferraris own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, suc as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainmen system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether th top is up or down The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car whic embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sport design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatilit than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at th Paris International Car Show. However, over the coming weeks, ne photographs and further details about it will also be published View the attachments for this post at: http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=13839490#1383949 >New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed >GT Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.  Signature"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?" >> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed >> GT > > Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile. Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel... It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. T308 >>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, >>> innovation-packed GT [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as > millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. It's just so.. bland? It's like they took the 430 and went beserk with a sander on it removing any bulges, lines, edges or anything distinct. If I was in the market for a 8cyl Ferrari (yeah, like that will happend in this lifetime) I would still go with the 430 Spider and wait for the next thing after the California. Best Wishes Thomas > It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions > of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. > > T308 Yes, but all Ferraris look a good deal better in the flesh than ever they appear in a photo... ...although this one would have some work to do... -MCPD Signaturehttp://www.mc-pd.co.uk/ Vanity, vanity, vanity.... oh, and some a.a.f. stuff. Now including the 'Toys' page. Send me your pics! >> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions >> of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >...although this one would have some work to do... Toyota fenders, BMW sides, TR fat-a.s fender flick... ...All to give the swells a FIAT 350Z. Signature"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?" >>> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions >>> of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > ...All to give the swells a FIAT 350Z. I was thinking Honda S2000. > I was thinking Honda S2000. ...with a pie habbit. -Paul (who, were he looking for a sensible small sports car would think about an S2000. ...but who on earth thinks sports cars should be 'sensible'?) Signaturehttp://www.mc-pd.co.uk/ Vanity, vanity, vanity.... oh, and some a.a.f. stuff. Now including the 'Toys' page. Send me your pics! >>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed >>> GT >> >> Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile. >> >Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel... That was my third and watered down attempt. I'm practically apoplectic over this monstrosity. >It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch Since the bloody TR/512. >(as well as >millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling. That's been their problem for some time, I thought the Japanese guy who did the Enzo, and thereby the worst of the 430, was the worst of it but apparently they had some crap left over. Signature"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?" >>>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed >>>> GT [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > who did the Enzo, and thereby the worst of the 430, was the worst of > it but apparently they had some crap left over. And now Piero's sinking money into the pit as well. Just like Vignale, their time has come and gone. True coachbuilding is dead. Ferrari should find talent elsewhere and let them create. T308 (Who does like his Pininfarina fountain pen....) > Just like Vignale, their time has come and gone. True coachbuilding > is dead. Ferrari should find talent elsewhere and let them create. If nothing else it got us talking again, however short that glory will be. Best Wishes Thomas > That's been their problem for some time, I thought the Japanese guy > who did the Enzo, and thereby the worst of the 430, was the worst of > it but apparently they had some crap left over. Maybe they should hire that Indian guy from Discovery channel who creates 'supercars' from old wrecks by cutting them up and shaping steel ;) Best Wishes Thomas *Who actually likes the 360/430* > Maybe they should hire that Indian guy from Discovery channel who creates > 'supercars' from old wrecks by cutting them up and shaping steel ;) Looks like they did. Under the paint is 30 mm filler and then a 1976 Honda Prelude. > New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed > GT [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > View the attachments for this post at: > http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=13839490#13839490 This is kinda painful to say, but it looks like a bloated Hyundai Tiburon, or 90s Toyota Celica :( > JLA wrote > New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile innovation-packed G > Maranello, May 13th 2008 - The first official photographs hav been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to th new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scagliett and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia > The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horses 8-cylinde family which has always been defined by power and performance. I also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Gran Tourer segment > The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demandin of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in lin with the rest of the current range. The California will be powered b a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marques history i the mid-front position > In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also feature several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these includ the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility o use in the rear of the car. The Californias 4,300 cc V8 engin features direct fuel injection and a flat crankshaft. It generate 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicl dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical fo Ferrari > As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h i less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutc transmission that boosts the cars performance while enhancing th driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumptio and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is als equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system whic made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed t suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Bremb brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks as standard guarante superbly efficient braking > In addition to sporting the marques classic styling cues, th cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials b Ferraris own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, suc as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainmen system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether th top is up or down > The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a ca which embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms o sporty design and innovation, but also seek a car with greate versatility than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to th public at the Paris International Car Show. However, over the comin weeks, new photographs and further details about it will also b published Bit by bit Ferrari is releasing more details an info on its new California 2+ coupe-cabriolet model. This time th Italian sports carmaker has revealed a short video displaying th Californias retractable hardtop that can be deployed or retracted i just 14 seconds. Video of this belo View the attachments for this post at: http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=14568389#1456838 |
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