FERRARI CALIFORNIA (FOTOS)

[Quattrovalvole]

Nuevo modelo de Ferrari :twisted:


Welcome to the Ferrari California. Cue the Eagles song, because the cover has finally come off of the Prancing Horse's newest offering, and it's what you'd expect it to be -- another powerful, expensive, and ultra-exclusive offering from Maranello.

No, the California isn't a less expensive Ferrari in the tradition of the Dino -- the automaker has bristled at those comparisons for months now, shouting to all within earshot that their newest model would not be "cheap." Indeed, the California, a front-engine machine with an aluminum folding hardtop, is expected to be priced higher than the F430 Spider, which retails at around $210,000.

But the California's mission is slightly different than other Ferraris; the all-new model is aimed more at a buyer who may not have considered Ferrari before, one who wants both high performance and high-end luxury.


To that end, the California features small rear seats and luggage space that echoes the Grand Touring philosophy of the 612 Scaglietti. It's got the latest in navigation, communications, and entertainment options. And the folding top has been optimized so as to not muss up those $500 haircuts.

No, Ferrari didn't forget about performance. Power for the California comes in the form of a 4.3L V-8, which is based on the mill from the F430, but with direct injection technology. Horsepower is rated by Ferrari at 460 @ 7500 rpm. The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission -- not the automaker's F1 gearbox. According to estimates, 0-62 comes on in under four seconds, and when you need to stop, carbon ceramic Brembos will slow the California down but quick.

Other interesting developments on the California include a multilink rear suspension instead of a double-wishbone setup, and in addition to the aluminum roof, most of the body is also crafted in the metal, using the same construction techniques as the F430 and 599 GTB.

The California's exterior style, penned by Pininfarina, of course, is instantly recognizable as a Ferrari. But it's also distinctive next to Maranello's other offerings. The car appears more rounded off and flowing than recent Ferraris. The most noticeable feature up front is the air intake designed into the hood, a heritage cue no doubt sourced from the classic Ferrari 250GT California. A prominent character crease starts at triple-gill side vents (even Ferrari's jumped on board) and over the door handle, flattening out over the rear wheels. Stacked exhaust outlets dominate the left and right side of the rear of the car, and the trunk lid features a prominent spoiler lip.

Ferrari promises more California details throughout the summer leading up to the car's world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September. Stay tuned to motortrend.com as the cover slowly comes off the new car.

[jm2s]

este es el modelo que van a presentar en el Salon de Paris? o son unos renderings de algun estudiante de Pininfarina??

[escholl]

me gusta, esta bonito, de lado, la trompa parece un vettecito, ligeramente.

[estebanvenon]

Este muy chuzo... Ferrari Rulz,

Me encanta las lineas y el diseño de las terminales de mufla...

Pero...

Que caro...

Saludos

[pacsum]

Con solo ver el scoop (y definitivamente el nombre) es un carro pensado para el mercado gringo.

[CRXOBA]

Este Ferrari es llamado en muchos blogs de autos el baby Ferrari

[twinturbo_RB26]

huele a "Pontiac Soltice" el q interpreto a Jazz en los transformers pero con V8 no esta nada mal debe jalar lo q le da la gana con ese peso q lleva he escuchado q lo vende aun precio muy adquisible para todo publico a precio muy parecido al porsche boxter o un mercedes como muchos ven en la calle ahi anda el precio lo quiere ferrari con ese model es llegar a todo el mundo regalando una oportunidad de adquirir uno a largo plazo....



Ya estaria pensando en uno para la cochera de mi choza

[chechov3]

Nuevo modelo de Ferrari :twisted:

...But the California's mission is slightly different than other Ferraris; the all-new model is aimed more at a buyer who may not have considered Ferrari before, one who wants both high performance and high-end luxury.


...The California's exterior style, penned by Pininfarina, of course, is instantly recognizable as a Ferrari. But it's also distinctive next to Maranello's other offerings. The car appears more rounded off and flowing than recent Ferraris.

Es muy claro que la Ferrari busca expandir su mercado, el carro trae un aire totalmente nuevo y al que no estmos acostumbrados, a mi gusto como fiebre de los ferraris desde niño, este no me llama la atencion en lo que refiere a estetica, porsupuesto su rendimiento y poder no se ponen en duda, FERRARI ES FERRARI!!!

[pacsum]

O sea que Ferrari ya no va a hacer solo carros exclusivos. Se podrian puretear en un futuro si se emocionan con las ventas.

[pmontero]

este es el modelo que van a presentar en el Salon de Paris? o son unos renderings de algun estudiante de Pininfarina??

Son las imagenes oficiales... el carro se llama California Spyder y es la incursion de Ferrari en ese segmento.

Y supuestamente la toma de la tapa es funcional, tengan en cuenta que este si es motor delantero. No es el detalle mas lindo del diseno, pero en general me parece que esta muy lindo. Tiene algunas proporciones del Alfa 8C, lo cual no es coincidencia porque comparten mucha arquitectura de chasis, junto con el Maserati Granturismo. Trio de bellezas. :twisted: