The Hugely anticipated Ferrari California has been revealed with three official images and first details. The new GT joins Ferrari's 8-cylinder family and slots in just below the 612 Scaglietti with its new V8 which for the first time in their history is placed in the mid-front position of the car. Despite earlier predictions of a coupe model, the California will be exclusively available as a convertible featuring a folding hard top.

Power comes courtesy of a new 4.3-Liter V8 Engine with direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft, output stands at 460 horsepower at 7500 rpm which launches it from 0-100km/h in under 4 seconds. The new model is the first model in the range to benefit from a new 7-speed dual clutch transmission which helps enhance the performance figures and driving pleasure whilst simultaneously reducing emissions(c.310 g/km CO2). But the performance enhancements don't stop there, the California also gets a new multilink rear suspension system, the F1-Trac traction system originally debuted in the 599 GTB Fiorano and carbon-ceramic material brake discs.

The interior benefits from newly developed accessories and equipment such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system. The exterior shows a classic prancing horse design aerodynamically enhanced to be highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down.

The California will be publicly unveiled in September at the Paris Motor Show, but before then we are promised further details and images will be released

 

Woah! It looks completely different than I thought it would but I love what I see! Ferrari hit another home run! I never would've guessed they were doing a 'vert model exclusively but the proportions and lines are just right! I can't wait to see more pics after the debut!

DJ, any more info on the engine/tranny they developed?

 

interesting lines

 

Is it getting a soft top or retractable hard top? Wonder how many people are on the wait list already???

 

"Despite earlier predictions of a coupe model, the California will be exclusively available as a convertible featuring a folding hard top."

 

Looks like a baby 575 I'd love to see pictures of it in the real world than in a studio, don't know if I'd call it beautiful, but it has some interesting lines.

 

Official Press release PDF

 

Another underpowered, soft looking, el-cheapo for the masses car from a supercar company. Looks cheap from the wheels down to the rear and those hideous Lexus IS-F exhaust tips need to go.

 

I'm sure it will sell like hot-cakes, but I don't think its all that great looking. Especially the front grill and headlights... looks like a bug.