2009 Ferrari California

Ferrari just released their 2009 Ferrari California. The California came at a time where Ferrari had stopped building racecars for the road, or road cars that you could race and just built outstanding and beautiful street cars. Now Ferrari is looking to rekindle that spirit with the new 2009 Ferrari California, a two-plus-two V8-powered grand tourer.


The California takes the F430's 4.3-liter V8 engine and adds a new direct fuel-injection system that increases volumetric efficiency and power while reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy. The raw figures are 454 hp and 357 lb-ft of torque. Ferrari says it will top out at 193 mph and hit 62 mph in less than 4 seconds. And in case you're wondering, the California is rated to return NEDC combined-cycle fuel economy of 18 mpg (U.S.) and carbon-dioxide emissions of 305.6 g/km. Engine revisions include new cylinder heads to accommodate the central, six-hole fuel injectors and a bigger bore to ensure the optimum spray pattern over the oil-cooled pistons. Direct injection will be used on all forthcoming Ferrari engines to meet the company's self-imposed target of a 40 percent improvement in fuel consumption by 2012.




The seven times Formula 1 world champion, Michael Schumacher has been involved in the development of the latest Prancing Horse road car since its inception and has worked with Ferrari’s team of engineers, technicians and test-drivers on honing the car in general, but more specifically on optimising its performance parameters.

Michael Schumacher’s contribution to the development of the Ferrari California has resulted in a car that delivers extraordinary performance: it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds, delivering superb driving pleasure whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and versatile.




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