Ferrari first took the covers off its new California coupe-convertible more than a week ago but until now we haven’t been able to see the car’s new automated folding hard-top or what it even looked like as a coupe. These latest images show the new roof design, both up and as it’s lowered, and reveal the final shape and look of the new coupe.
The new roof opens and closes in just 14 seconds and only reduces the trunk by 100L of storage space when opened - down to 260L from 360L when up. The car is depicted in a classic Azzurro California livery, a color first used for the original model from the 1960s.
The roof also helps aid the car’s aerodynamic ability and overall rigidity when closed. Total downforce amounts to 70kg at speeds of 200km/h. The car also has a length of 4,560mm, width of 1,900mm and a wheelbase of 2,700mm.
Both the chassis and bodywork are aluminum, and power is derived from a new 4.3L V8 unit with direct injection and a ‘flat’ crankshaft design. The new mill generates 460hp at 7,500rpm and allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds. More information is available in our previous story, which you can access by clicking here.
Reader Comments
Thu May 29 2008 10:35 AM
chris says
I'm liking this more and more every day.
Thu May 29 2008 11:08 AM
Alan says
In this colour, with the roof up, it looks quite stunning actually. Don't think this car suit red too much, and it looks better with the roof up IMO. Only the tail pipe i'm still not convinced, reminds me of IS-F.
Also, from the aerial shot, you can see it's got 4 seats with 4 seat belts, although i'd imagine the back to be very cramp
Thu May 29 2008 11:24 AM
Scott says
Utterly beautiful - top up or down. Loving it more every time they release more info.
Thu May 29 2008 11:48 AM
Brad says
Looks incredible with that color, but still not sure about that exhaust pattern, it looks aweful on the lexus, they should stick with the original pattern that ferrari's are known for
Thu May 29 2008 11:50 AM
Gus says
I could go into debt for this machine... :)
Thu May 29 2008 12:31 PM
MyWheelsOnWalls.com says
Awwwwwwwwww Yeeeeaahhhhh! Daddy like....
Thu May 29 2008 3:47 PM
Daniel says
Dear sweet freakin' Jesus this car is beautiful. I need this like I need oxygen and water. Heck, I'd sell a relative or two for this thing!
Seriously though, Ferrari did a stunning job on this and really made a statement that they can still make cars that a bold and technologically innovative at the same time. It looks both aggressive and graceful with the top up or down.
Barring winning the lottery or pioneering some amazing new start up, I will probably never sit in one in my life time let alone owning one but it is the stuff of dreams nonetheless.
As one guy here at work put it "Now THAT is a Ferrari"
Thu May 29 2008 5:32 PM
chris says
alan, its pretty much the same idea as a mustang. its a 2+2. sure you can put adults in the back,.. but its really only good for kids. the RX8 is the same way.
daniel, the last time we saw an article about this car, i believe i said "now THAT is a Ferrari (that I would actually buy)". not understated, and not wacky.
Thu May 29 2008 5:53 PM
Wizards Lore says
Is it just me or is it a homage to the "fake" ferrari that captured so many minds and hearts from Ferris Buellers Day Off ??
I love this car...i jsut hope the engine note isnt rubbish like the F430....give me the deep resonating throaty growl that a true V8 shoudl have !
Thu May 29 2008 6:37 PM
Graham says
I think this car is simply stunning, but a guy in the other thread for this car said it starts at 175k, i think there is no way ferrari will be able to keep up with demand with everything being hand built, which will easily drive the starting price up above 200 with no options. I mean look at this thing, this car is going to be a more popular commodity than rice.
Thu May 29 2008 6:48 PM
MyWheelsOnWalls.com says
Funny! paint it blue, put the top up and gone are all the punters who said it looks like a Lexus from the original thread on this car. Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Thu May 29 2008 10:26 PM
CarFanaticsUnleashed says
Finally the beauty is revealed...
That's what i'm talkin about!
Fri May 30 2008 1:36 PM
Roy says
No, as one of the punters who said its ass was too big last time, I'm going to say that now it makes sense. This car looks like it was designed as a retractable hardtop first and then they added a soft-top for macho Italians. Who in their right mind would not pay extra for a car that is better looking AND more functional?
Sat May 31 2008 12:11 AM
lexlife says
Stunning indeed! Love it xoxo ~ especially in the blue color
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