Ferrari California
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| Ferrari California |
Recalling the name of the classic 250 California from the 50's, the new
California is not pitched as an all out sports car but as 2+2 GT, with
the added advantage of an automated retractable roof. Nevertheless,
handling is every bit the equal of it's sporting peers thanks to
multi-link suspension and a mid-front engined layout. Talking of which,
the California's direct injection V8 produces 458bhp for a 12 second
standing quarter mile time and 193mph maximum speed. As in the stunning
new 458, the California sports Ferrari's new 7-speed dual clutch
transmission with F1-Trac for lightning fast shifts.
The
California goes on sale late 2009 at a retail price of around £140k.
Small price to pay for a Ferrari that covers all the bases from supercar
to comfortable cross-continent cruiser.
