Sunday 19 February 2012

FERRARI CALIFORNIA

California Price India:Rs. 2,44,20000, us $192,000






The Ferrari California is the first Ferrari Gran Turismo with a mid-front 8-cylinder engine: a vehicle that
uncompromisingly combines sportiness with versatility, guaranteeing the maximum driving pleasure characteristic
of cars from Maranello.

The Ferrari California is a convertible GT with retractable hard-top, making it a car with a dual soul: coupé and
spider rolled into one. It is based on the original 2+ concept, which provides great flexibility for use in different
driving conditions

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.





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