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New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
GT

Maranello, May 13th 2008 - The first official photographs have
been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the
new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti
and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.

The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse’s 8-cylinder
family which has always been defined by power and performance. It
also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand
Tourer segment.

The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of
owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure.
The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a
folding hard top. Both ch***is and bodywork are aluminium, in line
with the rest of the current range. 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.

In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features
several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include
the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of
use in the rear of the car. The California’s 4,300 cc V8 engine
features direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft. It generates
460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle
dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for
Ferrari.

As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which
allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less
than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch
transmission that boosts the car’s performance while enhancing the
driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption
and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by a
new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is also
equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system which
made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to
suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo
brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks as standard guarantee
superbly efficient braking.

In addition to sporting the marque’s cl***ic styling cues, the
cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by
Ferrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such
as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment
system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a
highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the
top is up or down.

The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which
embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty
design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatility
than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at the
Paris International Car Show. However, over the coming weeks, new
photographs and further details about it will also be published.

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On Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:44 -0500,
info@jlaenterprises-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (JLA) wrote:

>New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
>GT

Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.




--
"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?"

..fo.. ..8

Raoul Duke wrote:
> On Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:44 -0500,
> info@jlaenterprises-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (JLA) wrote:
>
>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
>> GT
>
> Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.
>
>
>
>
Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel...

It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as
millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.

T308

..om.. ..derss..

Tifosi 308 wrote:

>>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile,
>>> innovation-packed GT
>>
>> Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.
>>
> Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel...
>
> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as
> millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.

It's just so.. bland? It's like they took the 430 and went beserk with a
sander on it removing any bulges, lines, edges or anything distinct. If I
was in the market for a 8cyl Ferrari (yeah, like that will happend in this
lifetime) I would still go with the 430 Spider and wait for the next thing
after the California.

Best Wishes
Thomas

.... ..ff..

"Tifosi 308" <liverpoolfc@anfield.com> wrote

> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions
> of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.
>
> T308

Yes, but all Ferraris look a good deal better in the flesh than ever they
appear in a photo...

....although this one would have some work to do...


-MCPD

--
http://www.mc-pd.co.uk/
Vanity, vanity, vanity.... oh, and some a.a.f. stuff.
Now including the 'Toys' page. Send me your pics!

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"JLA" <info@jlaenterprises-dot-com.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:AIadnT-CEZ4xkLfVnZ2dnUVZ_uGdnZ2d@giganews.com...
> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
> GT
>
> Maranello, May 13th 2008 - The first official photographs have
> been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the
> new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti
> and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.
>
> The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse’s 8-cylinder
> family which has always been defined by power and performance. It
> also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand
> Tourer segment.
>
> The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of
> owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure.
> The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a
> folding hard top. Both ch***is and bodywork are aluminium, in line
> with the rest of the current range. 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.
>
> In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features
> several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include
> the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of
> use in the rear of the car. The California’s 4,300 cc V8 engine
> features direct fuel injection and a “flat” crankshaft. It generates
> 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle
> dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for
> Ferrari.
>
> As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which
> allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less
> than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch
> transmission that boosts the car’s performance while enhancing the
> driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption
> and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by a
> new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is also
> equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system which
> made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to
> suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo
> brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks as standard guarantee
> superbly efficient braking.
>
> In addition to sporting the marque’s cl***ic styling cues, the
> cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by
> Ferrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such
> as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment
> system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a
> highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the
> top is up or down.
>
> The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which
> embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty
> design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatility
> than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at the
> Paris International Car Show. However, over the coming weeks, new
> photographs and further details about it will also be published.
>
> View the attachments for this post at:
> http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.p...39490#13839490
>

This is kinda painful to say, but it looks like a bloated Hyundai Tiburon,
or 90s Toyota Celica

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On Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:36 GMT, Tifosi 308 <liverpoolfc@anfield.com>
wrote:
>Raoul Duke wrote:
>> On Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:44 -0500,
>> info@jlaenterprises-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (JLA) wrote:
>>
>>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
>>> GT
>>
>> Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.
>>
>Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel...

That was my third and watered down attempt. I'm practically
apoplectic over this monstrosity.
>It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch

Since the bloody TR/512.

>(as well as
>millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.

That's been their problem for some time, I thought the Japanese guy
who did the Enzo, and thereby the worst of the 430, was the worst of
it but apparently they had some **** left over.

--
"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?"

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On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:19:27 GMT, "Paul Duffin"
<someone@somewhere.com> wrote:
>"Tifosi 308" <liverpoolfc@anfield.com> wrote
>> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions
>> of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.
>
>Yes, but all Ferraris look a good deal better in the flesh than ever they
>appear in a photo...
>
>...although this one would have some work to do...

Toyota fenders, BMW sides, TR fat-*** fender f****...

....All to give the swells a FIAT 350Z.

--
"Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?"

..fo.. ..8

Raoul Duke wrote:
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:19:27 GMT, "Paul Duffin"
> <someone@somewhere.com> wrote:
>> "Tifosi 308" <liverpoolfc@anfield.com> wrote
>>> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch (as well as millions
>>> of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.
>> Yes, but all Ferraris look a good deal better in the flesh than ever they
>> appear in a photo...
>>
>> ...although this one would have some work to do...
>
> Toyota fenders, BMW sides, TR fat-*** fender f****...
>
> ...All to give the swells a FIAT 350Z.
>

I was thinking Honda S2000.

..fo.. ..8

Raoul Duke wrote:
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:36 GMT, Tifosi 308 <liverpoolfc@anfield.com>
> wrote:
>> Raoul Duke wrote:
>>> On Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:44 -0500,
>>> info@jlaenterprises-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (JLA) wrote:
>>>
>>>> New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed
>>>> GT
>>> Butt ugly, nuevo-riche, poseurmobile.
>>>
>> Don't sugarcoat it Mark, tell us how you really feel...
>
> That was my third and watered down attempt. I'm practically
> apoplectic over this monstrosity.
>> It is pretty awful isn't it? PF's losing their touch
>
> Since the bloody TR/512.
>
>> (as well as
>> millions of euros). Time to look outside Turin for styling.
>
> That's been their problem for some time, I thought the Japanese guy
> who did the Enzo, and thereby the worst of the 430, was the worst of
> it but apparently they had some **** left over.
>

And now Piero's sinking money into the pit as well.

Just like Vignale, their time has come and gone. True coachbuilding is
dead. Ferrari should find talent elsewhere and let them create.

T308
(Who does like his Pininfarina fountain pen....)