As if you needed another reason to want to be Michael Schumacher, the infamous F1 champion has now completed the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California. The rest of the world will have to wait until this autumn when Ferrari’s first retractable hardtop convertible debuts at the Paris Auto Show.
"I have to say that, as with the 430 Scuderia, participating in the project since the very beginning has been really fascinating and great fun," commented Schumacher at the end of a test session at the Fiorano circuit. "Although the cars are very different, they both offer absolutely unique driving pleasure because of the inherently sporty character of all of the cars that come out of Maranello. The 430 Scuderia is, of course, a more extreme model with a focus on absolutely cutting-edge performance. However, although the Ferrari California is very much a Grand Tourer in terms of its usability and high level of interior comfort, it is still surprisingly sporty and fun to drive under any kind of conditions."
The California is powered by a V8 engine that delivers 460 ho at 7,500 rpm. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in less than 4.0 seconds.
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Ferrari Engineered by Officine Panerai announced the debut of the Officine Panerai Watch Collection at the British International Motor Show. The series of watches are priced as follows: Ferrari 10 Days GMT £8,900 (Scuderia Collection), Ferrari 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT Classic £10,400 (Granturismo collection), Ferrari 1/8th Second £10,400 (Special Edition), Ferrari Chronograph £28,300 (Special Edition).
The range of watches is divided into two collections, Scuderia and Granturismo. The fusion between Panerai and Ferrari is illustrated by the parallels in the appearance of a chronograph with its buttons and the rear view of a Ferrari: the Prancing Horse which stands out at the centre, the buttons which resemble the tail lights of a Ferrari, the profile of the case, and the convex crystal like the rear window.
Automobilismo.it revealed new image gallery of the 2009 Ferrari California. The photos were taken during their first "rendez-vous" with the latest Ferrari, this elegant 2+2 cabriolet designed by Pinifarina.
The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position. The engine develops 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.
Even a sports car like Ferrari California needs to pass a crash test. But when you see a ca like it in such a condition, you just feel bad!
Crash test includes front, rear and side impact. California passed them all without hesitation.
A very interesting thing is that on the Chinese market, California will be equipped with start-stop system, which helps toreduce consumption and emissions.
Enjoy a quick video of the Ferrari California as it leaves the factory gates for testing. It may only last a few seconds but it’s absolutely worth hearing the symphony from the Italian 4.3-liter V-8.
The Fiat 500 is now Ferrari’s courtesy car. Ferrari’s corporate cousin produced 200 all-red special versions of the little retro car to be used throughout Europe. Although the performance will likely be a step down from whatever the driver had before, the courtesy cars come with Fiat’s largest engine for the 500 (1.4 liters, 100 horsepower), and they also “offer specific tuning and exhaust in perfect harmony with the sporty spirit of the ‘prancing horse’.”
Fiat is also touting items on the car such as the red brake calipers, sporty pedal set, special black steering wheel with red stitching and 16” alloy wheels. But honestly, no matter how special this 500 may be, if you pick up a date in your economy-based courtesy car, do you really think she’s going to believe you when you tell her that your Ferrari is in the shop?
Ferrari will present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a diverse array of exotic and beautiful cars, including the 430 Scuderia that will make its UK debut.
The other cars will include: a truly unique 612 Scaglietti which recently completed a 13,000 km journey around India, a 599 GTB Fiorano and also the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro F1 team.
The 430 Scuderia is Ferrari’s latest high-performance mid-engined V8 car, with an incredible 510hp from a naturally-aspirated 4.3 liter engine, and several weight-saving initiatives which reduce the weight of the car by 100kg over the F430 Coupe. The 430 Scuderia is the first Ferrari to combine the dynamic advantages of the Electronic Differential of the F430 Coupe with the F1-Trac traction control system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano in 2006. The car also features several aerodynamic innovations, such as the patented “base bleed” which was developed by the FXX team and makes a significant contribution to the car’s overall dynamic and aerodynamic capabilities.
Meridian, the world’s finest high-end audio and video manufacturer, in cooperation with Ferrari has developed the ultimate all-in-one digital sound system. The price for this beauty is $2,995.00.
The Meridian F80 incorporates a CD/DVD player, AM/FM and DAB radio, and is compatible with any type of MP3 player including the iPod. The high-performance device distills more than three decades of Meridian’s award-winning audio know-how and passion for music into a single, elegant package.
The body of the F80 features a high-tech lightweight mineral-filled composite as used on Formula One and road-going Ferraris. It provides astonishing rigidity and high-dimensional stability to maximize the performance of the built-in loudspeakers.
Even if Ferrari has just revealed the new California, the company is busy working on a new model. And even if we do not know what that model can be, here are the first spy shots of a mystery mule.
So what are the possibilities? Well, it might be the hybrid model that Ferrari announced for 2015, but very unlikely. So the only plausible possibilities are: the next generation F430 or a powertrain mule for the Enzo successor.
Spy photographer declared: “We where overtaken by a strange looking 360 while driving on the highway, and noticed that the exhaust pipes were missing from the normal place. After taking a closer look we found them in the middle - right under the license plate. We managed to snap some shots before it took off at a speed that we couldn’t follow. ”
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