Ferrari California
Launched at the October 2008 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari California represented a radical new design that incorporated a number of new concepts showcased for the first time in a production model. While many dismissed the California as a “soft” Ferrari, it was the first front-mounted V8 in a Ferrari, the first Ferrari with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the first Ferrari hard-top convertible featuring a folding metal roof and the first Ferrari to feature a multi-link rear suspension and direct fuel injection engine.
Initially, the 4.3L V8 engine produced 453 hp and 358 lb-ft of torque, and it had excellent handling is due in large part to its weight distribution: the front-mounted engine allowed for a 47% front / 53% rear distribution of weight. The original California features a top speed of 193 mph and 0-62 mph in under four seconds. The Ferrari California T arrived on February 12, 2014 , the “T” representative of the twin-turbocharged engine delivering upwards of 553 hp and 557 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain is simply one upgrade to the California. The California T also had a revised chassis and body features, new sheet metal, new interior design and features and finally got Apple CarPlay functionality.
