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Ferrari Debuts Stylish California Folding Hardtop Roadster

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For years, Ferrari has denied the existence of a new model that would bolster the F430 at
Available exclusively as a folding hardtop roadster, the California is bound to be one of Ferrari's most popular models. (Photo: Ferrari)
the lower end of Ferrari's lineup. They claimed that a more affordable model would water down the value of the brand. Well, it turns out that those official claims weren't true - Ferrari is indeed launching a new model, called the California, a two-seat, front-engine folding hardtop roadster.

The California marks many firsts for Ferrari: it's the brand's first front-engine V8-powered car. It's the first Ferrari to feature gasoline direct injection, which feeds premium unleaded to its 4.3-liter, 454 horsepower engine, which, also features a flat-plane crankshaft to reduce the center of gravity. It's the first Ferrari to also feature a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, mounted at the rear of the vehicle for optimal weight distribution. Combined, these elements allow the California to accelerate to 60 mph in less than four seconds!
Technologically advanced, it features direct injection and a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox. (Photo: Ferrari)

And while Ferrari is positioning the new California as a grand tourer, it hasn't lost its determination to bias performance towards driving excitement. The California features a completely new rear multi-link suspension, plus Ferrari's revolutionary F1-Trac stability control system that made its debut on the 599 Fiorano. In addition, Ferrari is offering up Brembo-badged carbon ceramic brakes as an extra-cost option.

To get a closer look at the California, you'll need to travel to France this autumn where it will make its international debut at the Mondial de L'Automobile in Paris.


 
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