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A new Ferrari is always big news. But is the stunning new California as good to drive as it looks?
It’s been called the ‘baby’ Ferrari and even the new Dino. But the 193mph 2+2 convertible California is not even the cheapest model in the range – that title belongs to the £138,265 mid-engined F430. Nor is it an updated clone of the V6-engined Sixties two-seater Dino, which took Ferrari to a whole new market and drove it into the arms of saviour Fiat.
No, the new California is an old-fashioned, front-engined grand tourer in the best traditions of the Prancing Horse. With a 454bhp 4.3-litre V8 under the bonnet and a brand new seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission, it’s a relaxed take on the frantic Ferrari theme. And as the order book is full for the first two years of production at least, Ferrari is confident it can weather the current financial storm better than rivals such as Bentley and Aston Martin.
On the badly made Sicilian roads of our test route, the sleek new car instantly betrays its boulevard cruising roots. With the chassis and gearbox set in Comfort mode, the ride is supple and comfortable. The engine note is muted and the gearbox allows you to drive gently without the clamour of the F430.
Ferrari reckons California buyers will be travelling further and with more passengers than those who choose the F430. It’s easy to drive, which should appeal to the female customers the firm is wooing.
Full article: autoexpress
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A new Ferrari is always big news. But is the stunning new California as good to drive as it looks?
It’s been called the ‘baby’ Ferrari and even the new Dino. But the 193mph 2+2 convertible California is not even the cheapest model in the range – that title belongs to the £138,265 mid-engined F430. Nor is it an updated clone of the V6-engined Sixties two-seater Dino, which took Ferrari to a whole new market and drove it into the arms of saviour Fiat.
No, the new California is an old-fashioned, front-engined grand tourer in the best traditions of the Prancing Horse. With a 454bhp 4.3-litre V8 under the bonnet and a brand new seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission, it’s a relaxed take on the frantic Ferrari theme. And as the order book is full for the first two years of production at least, Ferrari is confident it can weather the current financial storm better than rivals such as Bentley and Aston Martin.
On the badly made Sicilian roads of our test route, the sleek new car instantly betrays its boulevard cruising roots. With the chassis and gearbox set in Comfort mode, the ride is supple and comfortable. The engine note is muted and the gearbox allows you to drive gently without the clamour of the F430.
Ferrari reckons California buyers will be travelling further and with more passengers than those who choose the F430. It’s easy to drive, which should appeal to the female customers the firm is wooing.
Full article: autoexpress
