Most beautiful Ferrari "The New California"

[The Pretender]

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Jarod.

[The Pretender]

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Jarod.

[gnomik007]

:love: I really like the disign, very modern and stylish. The fact that it's a convertible makes it even more desireble.

[ZeroCool]

i personally don't like it....the side view is okey

[gnomik007]

give the car some nice rims and t will glow :) these wheels are pretty calm for a ferrari me thinks...

[Duma]

it looks small

[Toto89]

And it looks like a Maserati...

[itisme]

don't like the dualpipes like Lexus...

everything else is really nice...

[AndyBG]

This is Ferraris ''attack'' on the MB SL...

[gnomik007]

This is Ferraris ''attack'' on the MB SL...

Ferrari SL :)

[AndyBG]

Ferrari SL :)

Something like that... :D

[rks838]

Uh, this IS the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione! Look at the side profile and the rear taillights especially!

[The Pretender]

Uh, this IS the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione! Look at the side profile and the rear taillights especially!
Most likely it's the same floorplan, and there is also a Maserati CC coming on this floorplan.

Jarod.

[frikktion]

id rather drive a ugly as VOLVO 240 GLE than driving this ugly-inbreed-gaymobile! holy crap on a stick.

[AndyBG]

It really looks alot like Maserati...

[tazsura]

So dissapointed with this car. Hoping it will look much better in person.

Give me a 60's 250 GT Lusoo anyday. THE most beautiful Ferrari in my eyes...:heart:

http://www.motortrend.com/classic/roadtests/c12_0511_1963_ferrari_250_gt_lusso/index.html

Taz :cry:

[KresoF1]

Well... Unlike most of you here I like it a lot.

It offers latest technology and many things more...

In a long time first Ferrari that I would like to own.

[Leadfoot]

I think this is the best looking Ferarri in years. After the awful 348, 355, 360, 430, 550, 575 and 612, we are getting back to when Ferarris were regarded as among the most beautiful cars in the world.

This car looks even better than the DB9, one of my all-time favourites............after the R8 of course. ;)

[artur777]

This Ferraris is really nice - I join to Leadie and Kreso!
The design is something we have been waiting from Ferrari:-)

Kreso, what new techs will be implemented in the car? The same as in 430 Scuderia?

[AndyBG]

I just don't see ANY connection between R8 and AM or this Ferrari...

Two completly different schools of design...

Guess what I like more... :R8:

:cheers:

[KresoF1]

This Ferraris is really nice - I join to Leadie and Kreso!
The design is something we have been waiting from Ferrari:-)

Kreso, what new techs will be implemented in the car? The same as in 430 Scuderia?

Ferrari California...

4.3L V8 DFI 460hp
7speed rear mounted dual-clutch gearbox(from Getrag)
Magnetic Ride suspension
0-100km/h 4.0s
Ceramic brakes standard
New HDD Navi
4560mm lenght
1900mm wide
2700mm wheelbase

It is one of the most advanced cars on the market.

[The Pretender]

I love to see it in black.

Are there more wheel options, or only this one.

Jarod.

[KresoF1]

I love to see it in black.

Are there more wheel options, or only this one.

Jarod.

Currently it is the single wheel option but, they will add different multi-spoke wheels as well(personally I hate multi-spoke wheels).

[ZeroCool]

@Leadie...

Are you serious? The DB9 IMO is a million times better lookin' then the ferrari

[KresoF1]

@Leadie...

Are you serious? The DB9 IMO is a million times better lookin' then the ferrari

Well... I do not agree with you. I saw REAL picture of California in Grigio Titanio and it look truly awsome...

DB9 is indeed stunning car design wise but, technically it is as old as possible...

[The Pretender]

@Leadie...

Are you serious? The DB9 IMO is a million times better lookin' then the ferrari
Aston's are nice cars but you realy can't compare them with a Ferrari IMHO.
And most sertainly not with the New California.

Jarod.

[mbolo]

A little too busy for my taste, considering it's a Ferrari. Too much Maserati (which usually isn't a bad thing) and too many things going on. Flares, cuts and vents. And those lexus exhausts are really poor taste for a brand with this kind of heritage. Looks like it's trying too hard basically.

I'm sure it'll be incredibly popular on the riviera and in Maimi though but it's far down on my list of ferraris. Not a future classic IMHO.

[The Pretender]

Ferrari California "Mondial".

http://www.cgiautomotive.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/ferrari_california_veloce.jpg

Jarod.

[KresoF1]

God help us with this PS fanatics...

BTW, few California specs:
460hp/7600rpm
310km/h
Weight distribution 47%front 53%rear

[The Pretender]

Is this Ferrari California a transaxle car. ?
Engine in the front and gearbox at the rear.

jarod.

[ben916]

The California is too much S2000-ish, as in Honda S2000. It almost looks like some ricer took a S2000, then glued on a stolen Ferarri label and a body kit and a hood. That is not to say that in person, this car could be a different story... There is something that just doesn't look right to me. Maybe the color or the rims or reality (yep, that's it.)

Is this a through back to the Daytona of 1972-1973?

The Mondial - wicked.......

[The Pretender]

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Jarod.

[The RS6]

A little too busy for my taste, considering it's a Ferrari. Too much Maserati (which usually isn't a bad thing) and too many things going on. Flares, cuts and vents. And those lexus exhausts are really poor taste for a brand with this kind of heritage. Looks like it's trying too hard basically.

Gotta agree with this...

I reserved my judgement till I see some real-life pics and...well...i think it's ugly...

http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/58062223_ffe3710bea.jpg

:eye: :noshake: :rolleyes:

[rubyblack]

Gotta agree with this...

I reserved my judgement till I see some real-life pics and...well...i think it's ugly...

http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/58062223_ffe3710bea.jpg

:eye: :noshake: :rolleyes:


Hells bells, its got Lexus IS-F style zorsts too!!! :noshake:

[Bingocaller]

Ferrari California "Mondial".

http://www.cgiautomotive.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/ferrari_california_veloce.jpg

Jarod.

Now that is hot! Looks so much better than the other ones!

[Ellden]

Well i must say that it's growing on me just the rear bit isn't Ferrari enough for me. The sharp lines of the car (from side/front) and inside that very modern interior:wo: even it's a Nouveau-riche-car I still think that any propper Ferrari should have 4 not 2 lights and as said those quad-lexi-look exaust are killing it. Now all we need is Novitech to fix these problems :mech:


BTW: Roof-folding video can now be watched on the website :hahahehe:

[M3 owner]

Based on the pictures,I think the California is 1 of the ugliest cars I’ve ever seen. Some cars look better in real life,the 612 is proof of that so maybe my opinion of this car will change when I see it in real life.
Everybody has their own taste.For me,the Testarossa,F40,F355 & 550 were beautiful. Everything that has recently come out of Maranello is ........... Not necessarily ugly but lacks the classic beauty of the Ferraris of old. I definitely wouldn’t call them beautiful.

[The Pretender]

We life in a new world compare to does day's, design will change.
And about the lexi exhaust style, i think we will see them more and more.
The new Honda NSX will have them in a square style above each other.
This style of exhaust look faster then horizontal one's.

Jarod.

[The Pretender]

http://www.autovisie.nl/_internal/cimg%210/2tq9qkf6iqnj64ko

Jarod.

[JavierNuvolari]

I know I said I didn't like at first...but now that I look at it from the side and with the roof on....I kinda like it.

[AndyBG]

Can we say that this is first truly ''commercial'' Ferrari...?

Like Porsches Cayenne...?

Not that ''brutally commercial'' of c', but first Ferraris step into ''money making'' cars...?

[The Pretender]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08svLVxcT0k&eurl=http://www.autoblog.it/record/20

Jarod.

[The Pretender]

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Jarod.

[The Pretender]

http://www.autovisie.nl/_internal/cimg%210/2tq9qkf6iqkh3kq6

Jarod.

[The Pretender]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080811.002/ferrari-california-caught-during-a-promotional-photo-shoot

Jarod.

[rks838]

Y'all are STUCK UP :0: This car looks amazing! The exhausts are not Lexus-copies just because Lexus came out with them first...it's a new style that hasn't ever been explored before. There's a first for everything. An S2000?! Do you see the ass on this thing?!! See the real-world, from-behind photo of the blue car on the highway; this is not an everyday design.

IMHO, all of the recent Ferrari's grow on people...exponentially with time. I think the company does a perfect job of evolving it's designs.

[ben916]

Kinda reminds me of this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/2002-05_Pontiac_Aztek.jpg/800px-2002-05_Pontiac_Aztek.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/2002-05_Pontiac_Aztek.jpg)

[M3 owner]

Photos of its debut in Italy. Hideous!


http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/ferrari-gt/11075-pics-ferrari-california-premiere-maranello-9-18-2008-a.html

[The Pretender]

Right, Hidious.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/61362_080052car.jpg

Jarod.

[Damienr8]

Right, Hidious.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/61362_080052car.jpg

Jarod.

The only way I will like the California is if she is included in the price tag. :jlol:

[M3 owner]

I saw this car last night @ the Australian International Motor Show & it’s even uglier in person.
This years show was the worst ever. Merc,Porsche,Audi & BMW failed 2 show up due 2 the current economic crisis.It’s strange that the economic down turn didn’t prevent Ferrari,Lambo,Maserati & the rest from showing off all of their models.