The Motoring Press Get A Crack At The New Ferrari California
We at Teamspeed are looking forward to our turn behind the wheel!

After the model’s huge success with the public, Ferrari now welcomes the world media to Maranello to test-drive the very special 2012 version of its spider- coupé. This past week, motoring press from all over the world descended upon beautiful Maranello, to put the new Ferrari through its paces along the same routes as Ferrari test-drivers and engineers that developed it.

In 2008, Ferrari unveiled its first mid-front V8 sports car which it dubbed innovative, sporty and versatile. In the intervening three years, the Ferrari California has become the public’s favorite car, garnering a massive 70% of our new clients who also clock up 30% higher mileage than owners of our other models.

Those impressive figures have attracted the attention of the world press and media. culminating a very special get-together at Maranello on April 11th 2012.

A get-together that included a track test-drive of the new Ferrari California whose engine power has been boosted by 30 CV to 490, and whose chassis has been lighted by 30 kg. The motoring journalists that test-drove it pushed the new California to the very limit of its performance capabilities which now include blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds.

The California’s superior versatility lies in part in its personalisation: owners can now opt for a more dynamic yet still not overtly extreme driving experience thanks to the optional Handling Speciale package which includes modifications to the car’s running gear and set-up resulting in less body roll and prompter response to commands.

But that is far from the end of the story: its excellent performance aside, the Ferrari California 2012 can also now be clothed in a new array of livery colors. After lengthy research, the Ferrari Style Center has created a series of new two-tone, three-layer and historic paintworks for the car.

The new Ferrari California 2012 offers public and experts alike advanced technologies that make it more exclusive than ever and can be personalized to a degree that makes each car absolutely unique.

Source [Ferrari]

Ferrari California 2012 Test Drives - YouTube

 

Man I like the California. I think is a perfect Ferrari for a more everyday use being comfortable, spacious and practical. The new front-grille looks good too!

 

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I dig the changes they've made.

 

It looks more aggressive and sharp. +1 Like

 

I had the pleasure of driving one last week. Fun car!