Manual Transmission & HGTC Handling Pack to be Offered for Ferrari California

by Clinton Deacon
August 27, 2008 5:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari

The Paris Motor Show is barely 6 weeks away and arguably the most anticipated unveiling at the show will be the all-new Ferrari California. Sure, we have seen just about every detail of the new entry level model from the Prancing Horse, but that doesn't compare to seeing the model in the flesh and being able to analyse the beauty with your own eyes.

The mid-front engined sportscar becomes the first model in the Ferrari line-up to benefit from the new 7-speed dual clutch transmission system which does nothing but enhance the pure awesomeness of the model. However 10% of Ferrari's clientèle still demand a manual transmission, therefore the Italians will give in to this demand. No details on exactly what this manual transmission system will be however the six-speed version from 612 Scaglietti looks a good bet.

An additional option set to be offered will be a new HGTC handling package, similar to the one already offered in the 612 Scaglietti. It will include a set of lightweight wheels as well as a slightly revised suspension system that will hug the California to the ground just a little bit more.

Source: Evo via autoblog
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Do they have an option to make the car look less ugly? I WILL PAY PREMIUM!!!!

by nurchus | August 27, 2008 5:32 PM
ya I believe the option is to buy a different Ferrari, and yes there is a premium on that.

by joe_limon | August 27, 2008 6:18 PM
what really ges me about this car, is how people call it ugly, and still consider themselves sane when they call any benz good looking.

by joe_limon | August 27, 2008 6:19 PM
gets*

by joe_limon | August 27, 2008 6:19 PM
This car is pure sex - and even though I'm not a big fan of Ferrari, I can't believe folks *could* compare one to a Mercedes. Bland german junk of increasingly poor quality whose only great models come with an AMG badge - vs. - race bred italian panache finally displaying modern features to go along with their hyper-developed engines?? I'll take the California.

by MAB | August 27, 2008 6:59 PM
Is natural leather really only option for the interior of the XXI century car, Ferrari?

by alessandro | August 27, 2008 6:51 PM
it dose look like a honda s2000

by mmr66 | August 27, 2008 7:46 PM
i dunno wot i think about this car

by great_supercars255 | August 27, 2008 11:17 PM
nice car (I hate ferrari so it pains me to say that)...

by Decypha | August 27, 2008 11:53 PM
i dont like it... especially that rear end...

by BabyMilo | August 28, 2008 2:58 AM
Do they actually expect someone to sit in those back seats??? If you can actually call it seats!! Maybe Paris Hilton can strap her little Doggy in there !!! Ha Ha. Looks wise it's not bad at all. Typical Ferrari. What is the price tag for one of these Prancing Ponies??

by JackJack | August 28, 2008 2:00 PM

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