Ferrari California: 143 grand tourer
First Opinion
California was a name first used by Ferrari in the Sixties on a series of beautiful dropheads - and this all-new model is an unashamed attempt to rekindle
that link. The new car might not be the cheapest Ferrari or, at nearly £150,000, even remotely 'cheap'. But it is an outstanding driver's car, which also allows you to travel swiftly and unobtrusively when you want to. Although it's
come at a bad time financially, the California seems good enough to weather the storm. This is an old-fashioned grand tourer that should appeal to wealthy Brits as much as it does to
Americans.
FIRST POSTED OCTOBER 27, 2008
In detail
Price
£143,320
£143,320
Engine
4.3-litre direct-injection V8
4.3-litre direct-injection V8
Top speed
193mph
193mph
0-60mph
4 seconds
4 seconds
Power
454bhp
454bhp
Weight
1,735kg
1,735kg
Economy
21.6mpg
21.6mpg
CO2
306g/km
306g/km
Torque
484Nm
484Nm
Transmission
Seven-speed twin-clutch, rear-wheel drive
Seven-speed twin-clutch, rear-wheel drive
Standard equipment
Electrically heated seats, tyre pressure warning system, F1 TRAC traction control, ceramic brakes, four-year warranty
Electrically heated seats, tyre pressure warning system, F1 TRAC traction control, ceramic brakes, four-year warranty

