2010 Ferrari California Review
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This latest version of the Ferrari California is unique in comparison to previous models. It has Ferrari's first dual clutch automated manual transmission and is also the first front-mounted V-8 Ferrari. Surprisingly, for a sports car, this latest Ferrari has the most cargo room of any vehicle in its class.
It has a high performance 4.3-liter V-8 engine that produces 453 horsepower and 358 pound-feet of torque. The dual clutch transmission has seven gears and either manual or automatic modes. This 2010 model year Ferrari can go from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds and has an impressive top speed of 193 mph.
As with any sports car we are not going to break any records when it comes to fuel economy. The California gets around 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg while on the highway. Step on the gas pedal and you will be rewarded by a hearty roar of the engine, not to mention a sudden burst of exhilarating acceleration. As well as being a powerful beast, the California can also bring it down to a reasonably comfortable cruising speed too. The Ferrari California does have a back seat, but it is neither functional nor practical, which you will find is the same in most of its competitor's cabins. Let's face it, if you wanted a family car you would go and get yourself a minivan.
This Ferrari is a sports car in every sense of the word. Although the California's trunk still has a reasonable 12.7 cubic feet with the top up and 9.2 cubic feet with the top down. Not enough for a family vacation, but more than any other vehicle in its class. The interior features are exquisite and very well designed; with a $192,000 base price you would expect to get a certain amount of quality for your money. Of course, it comes with all the latest technology and controls that you can think of. Expensive as it may be it is still under $200,000 and with Ferrari you get what you pay for, which is good thing.
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