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New Ferrari California revealed: A hugely versatile, innovation packed GT

MARANELLO, ITALY - The first official photographs havebeen published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the newgeneration of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and addedto more recently with the 430 Scuderia.

The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse’s 8-cylinderfamily which has always been defined by power and performance. It alsoflanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourersegment.

The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding ofowners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. The newmodel will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hardtop. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in line with the rest of thecurrent range. The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mountedfor the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-frontposition.

In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features severalinnovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include the original 2+concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use in the rear of thecar. The California’s 4,300 cc V8 engine features direct fuelinjection and a “flat” crankshaft. It generates 460 CV at 7,500rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximumdriving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.

As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, whichallows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that booststhe car’s performance while enhancing the driving pleasure, improvesride 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 tractioncontrol system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has beenfurther honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this newGT. Brembo brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material discs as standardguarantee superbly efficient braking.

In addition to sporting the marque’s classic styling cues, thecabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials byFerrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, suchas the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system,together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a highly ergonomicand enjoyable automobile to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down.

The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a automobile whichembodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty designand innovation, but also seek a automobile with greater versatility than ever. Thecar will be officially unveiled to the public at the Paris InternationalCar Show. However, over the coming weeks, new photographs and furtherdetails about it will also be published.