Ferrari California

Ferrari have ventured into new territory with the California. Their first model to have a V8 engine in the front and their first model to use the new twin-clutch gearbox system. Boy have they got it right! The car is stunning in the flesh, as you'd expect, the interior finds a new level of elegance and class with hand stitched leather combined with brushed aluminum working beautifully. Out on track the car takes corners with ease, giving the driver great feedback, the engine note is perfect and the gearbox works like a playstation game, the gear you want is there instantly. Pure brilliance!



The Ferrari California has everything a driver would want, style, performance and exclusivity. The 4.3L V8 engine is good for 193mph. and 357 Nm of torque. With a 0-60mph time of 3.9 second.

See what auto express had to say about the Ferrari California here. They highlight the gearbox as a major plus for the supercar. "most impressive is the new transmission, which allows access to that performance without a micro-second’s delay. It makes the old robotised manual look very last century"

Evo have also given their verdict, check it out here. The sum the car up perfectly in one sentance "Take it all the way to the 8000rpm limit and hear the crack of what sounds like small-arms fire on the upshift"

The Ferrari California will be available as a driving experience from November 2009 as an open dated voucher. With the car available to drive from March 2010.

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