Ferrari California Caught During a Promotional Photo Shoot

By Clinton Deacon
August 11, 2008 8:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari

The Ferrari California has been well received by the world's media, and that is even before it has its official unveiling at the Paris Motor Show next month. In preparation for the event, the boys (and girls) at the Prancing Horse have been taking the brand new model out for a promotional photo shoot, probably for the trouser wetting press images set to be released.

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. It 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.

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Comments

dmanero

August 11, 2008 8:12 PM

You know the more and more I see this car, the more I'm beginning to like it. Still not like the rear though. Like to see it in another colour though, maybe gunmetal black or silver.

cemi

August 11, 2008 9:36 PM

I agree with DMANERO, the front is now likeble, but the back looks like some japanese crazy ass robot.

carcrazy1234

August 11, 2008 10:17 PM

just cuz the exhausts are stolen from the lexus IS-F doesn't make the rear of this a "japanese crazy ass robot" haha are you FIVE??

soupbase

August 12, 2008 1:10 AM

I just hate the hood. THAT looks cheap and doesn't follow the curves of the car really. Everything else is good.

flyerbry

August 12, 2008 3:06 AM

The hood is the only part that actually carries any historical significance to the name. I look at this thing and think next generation Nissan 350Z, not Ferrari!

mortz

August 12, 2008 4:13 AM

Its growing on me too!

plasma_cluster

August 12, 2008 4:26 AM

Looks like a JAP car.

Joe_Limon

August 12, 2008 7:33 AM

I like it, reminds me of a 599, but not fat, more sporty.

Cozy7

August 12, 2008 8:10 AM

I don't like it, it looks like a Saleen, it's American style.

ghent2008

August 13, 2008 1:36 AM

Gorgeous! This car proves Europe is still a better superpower than America, and Europe will escape the fate of being dominated by Muslims, where its automakers are slowly being gobbled up by the oil-rich Arabs. Long live Europe!

tootall

August 13, 2008 7:36 AM

So that's probably why they gave it the nomenclature..... "California" Right?

alessandro

August 13, 2008 1:00 PM

Yes, hence Americas are extentions of European culture space. But finally first "everday car" from Ferrari. Palpable "Californication" of such POS product is a result of little a bit teenager minded clientele on that market, no doubt here.