Ferrari GT Countdown

[Testarossa6000]

Listen to the sound of it .. turn volume up

Enjoy

http://www.ferrarigtcountdown.com/webapp/

[Rajman]

i did just that and it is one heck of a sound it makes wooow beautifull ;thumbup:

[RED]

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 chassis 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 classic 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.

[Ste]

Not decided on whether I like it or not. But I'm sure it will grow on me.

[Yazgaça]

I'm in love already
:001_wub: :001_wub:

[Yazgaça]

The rear seats look laughably small...Why put them in the first place? I don't get it

[Ste]

The rear seats look laughably small...Why put them in the first place? I don't get it

Have you ever seen the seats in the back of a DB9? I sat in one the other day, and its insane! Before I got in I looked at the gap for your legs, and it was about 1 inch! Incredible!

[Yazgaça]

Have you ever seen the seats in the back of a DB9? I sat in one the other day, and its insane! Before I got in I looked at the gap for your legs, and it was about 1 inch! Incredible!

That's my point? Why do the car makers put them in the first place?

Though with Ferrari California, I'm not so sure whether it has rear seats or not...I certainly don't see any head rests at the back...

[Ste]

I've some more piccies!!!

Well, they are the same, but high-res. Enjoy. Looks like a great car...

[DinoFerrari]

you call that highres?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080033car.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080034car.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080035car.jpg

[Ste]

you call that highres?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080033car.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080034car.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3..._080035car.jpg

Holy moley! You put mine to shame! Where do you find those?

[DinoFerrari]

got them from Ferrari

[Tobes]

Beautiful looking car, would have liked the rear quarters to be a bit rounder at the edges, looks a bit square...

[Greig]

I think it looks stunning

[Ste]

I think it looks stunning

Yea, I agree. I never usually like Convertibles. But I think its great. I never liked the 360 Spider, or F430 Spider - that looks especially flat and high at the back.

Glad to see they've done a good job with the California. Although, not sure about the name!

[Tobes]

Glad to see they've done a good job with the California. Although, not sure about the name!

I'm guessing it's a throwback to the 250 California from the 50's...

[Tifoso]

Dang--what a gorgeous car.

How much do they go for?

[Tobes]

Dang--what a gorgeous car.

How much do they go for?

Ever seen 'Ferris Buellers Day Off'...?


http://www.supercars.net/cars/2017.html

At their 2004 Auction in Gstaad Switzerland, Bonhams offered California Spyder #0965GT, a LWB steel-bodied car. It was the most expensive sale of the day, changing hands for 1 300 000 CHF (1 000 000 USD). #0965GT is pictured above as our red feature car

[Tifoso]

Yes, I have.

1 million? WOW.

[Ste]

Ever seen 'Ferris Buellers Day Off'...?


http://www.supercars.net/cars/2017.html

It's actually quite similar to the new model. Grills on the side/front. Air intake on the bonnet etc.

[brembo man]

They need to put a see thru cover over the engine ,up front.0 to 100 in 4 sec!!!!!!!!!!! And great brakes .

[Rajman]

Year 2009
Make Ferrari
Model California
Body Style Convertible
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis Aluminium
Combined MPG 0.00

Engine
Engine Configuration V
90-degree
Cylinders 8
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 4.30 L | 262.4 cu in. | 4300.7 cc.
Valves 32 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain DOHC
Horsepower 460.00 BHP (338.6 KW) @ 7500.00 RPM
HP / Liter 107.0 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Direct Fuel Injection
Block Aluminum Alloy
Head Aluminum Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears 7
Transmission Semi-Automatic
Dual clutch

Dimensions
Standard Payload 0.00
Seating Capacity 2
Doors 2

[Ste]

Just made another one of my famous spotlit images. Using the California this time.

Strangely, Imageshack resized my image from 3500x to 800x! Weird.

Enjoy.

[Liscia]

I like it a lot but would rather have the original 250GT California
SWB with enclosed headlights (basically a convertible version of the 250GT Berlinetta (now often called the TDF for Tour de France).
This new one will likely never be modified for any serious racing ventures due to it's having a convertible/hardtop - pictures of which are yet to be revealed. I'm curious how PF blended the roofline design as most c/h's have somewhat clumsy or peculiar rooflines/ panel cut lines.
Has any one heard if the 599GTB Fiorano wil be developed for racing as was it's predecessor the Maranello?

[Rosso Corsa]

I like it. Possibly the most elegant of the modern Ferraris. But it's got a certain "womans car" look about it that I can't get out of my head

[Liscia]

I know what you mean Rosso Corsa, maybe we'll get over it
when we see it with top up and eventually in the metal and in person?

[Tobes]

Dang--what a gorgeous car.

How much do they go for?

Lou... saw this today, was at the Ferrari auction...

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1179353.ece

RADIO DJ Chris Evans yesterday spent a record £5.6MILLION on a Ferrari.
Car nut Evans, 42, snapped up the 1961 250 GT SWB California Spyder — once owned by legendary Hollywood actor James Coburn — at auction.

[Tifoso]

A radio DJ has that kind of money? Absolutely no justice...

[Tobes]

A radio DJ has that kind of money? Absolutely no justice...

A radio DJ who owned a very successful media group that did a few hugely successful programmes in the 90's, oh, and he bought Virgin Radio from Richard Branson, then he sold most of his media assets, went out with Gazza and got drunk for 2 years, lost his DJ jobs, married, vanished and now returned, re-married and sober...

[Tifoso]

A radio DJ who owned a very successful media group that did a few hugely successful programmes in the 90's, oh, and he bought Virgin Radio from Richard Branson, then he sold most of his media assets, went out with Gazza and got drunk for 2 years, lost his DJ jobs, married, vanished and now returned, re-married and sober...

Good for him (the sober part)