Ferrari California 2009

Unlike the Ferrari Superamerica from a few years back, which featured a roof that simply flipped backward, the California will come only as a true retractable hardtop; meaning, when the top is down, the rear deck is completely flat — just like the Mercedes-Benz SL, for example. Editor Bryant was also fortunate to see the top in action, and he said it was "quite slick in its operation." The factory claims it takes 14 seconds to go from open top to fully-closed position.As with any Ferrari, the engine is the star of the show. In this case it's a 4.3-liter direct-injected flat-crank V-8 that produces 460 bhp. Even more important is the car's use of Ferrari's first dual-clutch gearbox with not six speeds, as on every other recent Ferrari, but seven forward gears. Ferrari claims the California will be able to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds.In another dramatic move, Ferrari has swapped out its traditional double-wishbone suspension at the rear for a multilink setup on the California. And those amazing (and incredibly expensive, lightweight and fade-resistant) Brembo carbon-ceramic brake discs seen on so many Ferraris these days? Standard issue on the California.The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that will be launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door "2+" hard top convertible. The California will be powered by front-mid mounted gasoline direct injection 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 sending a claimed 453 bhp (338 kW/459 PS) to the rear wheels.[1] The car revives the "California" name.
The California will represent a number of firsts for Ferrari. It will be the first front engined Ferrari with a V8, the first to feature a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, the first with a folding metal roof, the first with multi-link rear suspension and the first with direct petrol injection. It represents a new, fourth model range for the company
Specifications
Brakes & TiresCurbN/A
Tires F/RN/A
WheelbaseN/A
Engine
Displacement cu in (cc)4.30 L 262.4 cu in. 4300.7 cc.
Fuel Gasoline - Petrol
Horsepower 460.00 BHP (338.6 KW) @ 7500.00 RPM
HP/Liter107.0 BHP / Liter
Transmission 7-speed dual clutch/ Semi-Automatic
Type 4,300 cc /V8
Valves 32 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Exterior Dimensions & Weight Length × Width × Height in N/A
Weight lb (kg) N/A
Performance Speed 0 to 100 km/h less than 4.0 seconds