More Ferrari California Images Surface

Also see new video of retractable hardtop in action

By Clinton Deacon
June 25, 2008 4:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari

Ever since the Prancing Horse released initial details of the Ferrari California we have been left in awe over the model, but being restricted to just computer enhanced images left us wanting more. Fortunately German site Autobild has managed to obtain a group of shots of the new model out in the real world.

The California will be fully unveiled for the world's media and viewing public at the Paris Motor Show in September and leading up to the event Ferrari have been gradually releasing further details through a special mini site.

The California slots in at the bottom of the Ferrari portfolio just below the Scaglietti 612, it is powered by new 460 hp 4.3-Liter V8 Engine placed in the mid-front position of the car and features direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft. Iut is mated to a brand new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission system which enables the California to launch from 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds.

Check out the video above to see the retractable hardtop in full action and stay tuned on WCF for more details in the coming weeks and months leading up to the California's worldwide debut.

Source: autobild via autoblog

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Comments

afterace2

June 25, 2008 4:08 PM

i really like this car, it's very beautiful, the only thing I cannot get used to are those quad exhaust pipes, they just mess the whole rear.

JohnnyG

June 25, 2008 4:25 PM

I 100% agree with you. Also my only other dislike is the rims, Ferrari could have packaged better rims.

Pentium

June 25, 2008 4:24 PM

it's super sexy!

huhnspinne

June 25, 2008 4:29 PM

yeah true, too IS-F

alessandro

June 25, 2008 5:47 PM

The car is almost perfect. But two things are here. First I am not sure about these exhaust tubes that way. Second is a color of interior. Is it a generation's taste we should live with, where tastful colors means color chart of eatibles in general, or it just a new barbarian era is about to come?

norther

June 25, 2008 5:58 PM

very sexy indeed. im not so sure about the rear and the exhausts. and pity it has only paddles for gear change, i wish it had a gear leaver too. but beautiful car...

BENZian

June 25, 2008 6:49 PM

I think that this is the baby Ferrari and as such it slits in lower than the F430

Bristol411S3

June 25, 2008 7:37 PM

Not true. It will cost more than a basic F430.

Tuner_Mad

June 25, 2008 7:35 PM

This ride is awesome. For some reason, I like the smaller Ferrari's looks more than the big ones, like the 360 and the F430.

alessandro

June 25, 2008 9:07 PM

Yes, Hi! Same here.

RobERob

June 25, 2008 8:05 PM

A convertible hard top? Talk about a well crafted design. It's beautiful. Although, it wouldn't be my first choice in picking a Ferrari (thinking performance over looks), it could be a close third. It's not for every Ferrari aficionado, but overall, I think it will attract more customers who probably wouldn't really consider owning a Ferrari in the first place.

peterjames7

June 25, 2008 8:51 PM

the most beutiful ferrari for decades, seriously!!!

swifthead

June 25, 2008 10:40 PM

prettier than F430...of course in my opinion!

radmeister

June 25, 2008 10:47 PM

I don't like this car, i could see it more like a maserati than a ferrari. Too soft for a ferrari.

greenflag

June 25, 2008 11:37 PM

This car is 100% gorgeous, 100% Ferrari. My advice to anyone who doesn't love it - don't buy one.

bodi

June 26, 2008 12:42 AM

I'm thinking of buying a spydir f430 ,, but ill wait to see this first ! maybe i'd change my mind !

joelynn

June 26, 2008 1:26 AM

apart from the fussy rear and uninspiring alloys its pretty sexy. Classic GT proportions, looks like a 550 Maranello somewhat. Surely iis the new entry level Ferrari?

davegt

June 26, 2008 5:41 PM

I agree, somehow I see some lines and the hood scoop similarly to the 550 Maranello, and the profile looks like the silhuette of an extended 360 Modena.... the grill from a 599 GTB, and it makes it look great. Don't know about the IS-F exhaust pipes, not to keen on them. But the shape looks classy and well proportioned. You could have the best of open motoring in the shape of a sexy GT. It looks more beautiful than the F430 which is seriously form following function.

kevoluetion

June 26, 2008 3:42 AM

Looks more and more like an Alfa and Maserati....not a bad thing though, still looks nice!

June 26, 2008 5:05 AM

beautiful in and out~ yes, except for the stacked exhausts.

odysseus

June 26, 2008 11:33 AM

the construction of the exhaust pipes is an accomodation to the package - they fitted this car with a convertible hardtop - which needs lot of space - and there is also a diffusor. it's definitely NOT a gimmick like on the lexus IS-F.

davegt

June 26, 2008 8:11 PM

Good point you are making... Ferrari hardly makes something without thinking of a real design & performance reason...

alessandro

June 26, 2008 12:10 PM

It is an "entry level car" get look at the Manettino-there only 3 positions "drive me as a sport car"; "drive me as a race car" and "drive me nuts".

davegt

June 26, 2008 5:44 PM

lol, I agree... it is perhaps for amateur Ferrari owners who wouldn't be too comfortable dealing with more seettings like in the F430 and 599GTB.

I would rename them "drive to the mall", "pretend I'm a good driver", "suicide mode"

RobERob

June 26, 2008 8:57 PM

Lmao, both of you! Nice!

alessandro

June 26, 2008 5:59 PM

davegt, you are so realistic, hahaha, lol

Xanavi23

June 27, 2008 5:53 PM

Good car, great engine but the F430 is cheaper and faster than this car will be...so this car would only reallyserve a purpose for the uber-rich who will buy a car mainly because of its rarity and its "standing".

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