Ferrari California

The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that was launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door 2+2 hard top convertible. The California is powered by front-mid mounted 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 sending a reported 460 PS (450 bhp) to the rear wheels. The car revives the "California" name. It also has a similar design to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari. It is the first front engined Ferrari with a V8, the first to feature a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, the first with a folding metal roof, the first with multi-link rear suspension and the first with direct petrol injection. It represents a new, fourth model range for the company.

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Styles and Major Options

 * 2010 (Paris Show: Ferrari California HELE (High Emotion Low Emissions) gets Stop- Start Tech, Emits 23% Less CO2

Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Engine and Transmission

 * Displacement 4.297 liter / 262.2 cu in
 * Bore: 94.0 mm (3.7 in)
 * Stroke: 77.4 mm (3 in)
 * Compression ratio: 12.2:1
 * Maximum power output: 460 CV (360 kW)
 * Peak torque: 485 Nm / 358 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm

Performance

 * Top speed: 310 km/h or 193mph
 * Acceleration 0-60 mphh: 3.9s

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Safety
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Colors
Exterior


 * Azzurro California

Interior

Main Competitors
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Hybrid Models
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Interior
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Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
Hardtop Convertible

Awards
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