Ferrari California
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| Ferrari California | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 2008–present[1] |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door, 2+2 coupé cabriolet |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,297 cc (262.2 cu in) 90° V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed Dual clutch transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in)[2] |
| Length | 4,563 mm (179.6 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,308 mm (51.5 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) (dry) [2] |
The Ferrari California is a sports car produced by the Italian manufacturer Ferrari. It is a two door "2+2" convertible with a folding metal top. The California is powered by a 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 engine.[2] The California has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).[3] Both its chassis and body are made of aluminum.[4]
The California is built in a new production line next to the existing factory at Maranello, Italy.[5] The existing production line produces 27 cars per day, or 6,000 per year.
Design[change | change source]
The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari:
- The first mid-front engined Ferrari with a V8[3]
- The first to feature a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission[6]
- The first with a folding metal roof[3]
- The first with multi-link rear suspension
- The first with direct fuel injection[3]
Other websites[change | change source]
- Ferrari California official website
- Photoshoot of a Ferrari California Archived 2012-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Ferrari California Begins Production on New Line". worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "FERRARI CALIFORNIA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS". italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Bob Power, Ferraris (New York: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2012), p. 22
- ↑ Aaron R. Fodiman, 'An Innovation-Packed GT; The Ferrari California', Tampa Bay Magazine, Jul-Aug 2009, p. 185
- ↑ Corsani, Lorenzo. "Una nuova linea di produzione per la California". Autoblog. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ↑ Aaron R. Fodiman, 'An Innovation-Packed GT; The Ferrari California', Tampa Bay Magazine, Jul-Aug 2009, p. 186
