California in Paris

[SSense]

It's arguably one of the world’s most evocative car brands, so Ferrari is bound to take centre stage at any motor show!

And unsurprisingly, the Italian firm's Paris stand was heaving with journalists ready for the debut of one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2008 – the Ferrari California.


The newcomer appeared in two shades – traditional Ferrari red and a striking blue. This latter colour is the same hue seen on the original 250 GT California Spider, which was first unveiled in New York in 1957.


Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said the firm had created a car that was not only pure Ferrari in spirit, but also the most technologically advanced – with features such as a twin clutch seven-speed gearbox and folding hard top. He added that the California marks the beginning of Ferrari's commitment to reducing emissions, with a CO2 output of 'only' 305g/km.

However, with a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds and 470bhp, the cleaner Ferrari is certainly not short of pace.

[Bashar M.]

From the front it looks like a new Hyundai Coupe' (still to be designed :) )

[oceangoing]

[img]However, with a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds and 470bhp, [/I]

[hiten86]

not too big a fan of Ferrari's - never appealed to me really.

The only one i somewhat like is the Scaglietti.

[petrolhead]

I think it should be 4.9 seconds... The last real Ferrari was the F40

[Bruno]

it looks more like the ford mondeo from the front :dunno:

[Haissam]

the best ferrari ever is the 599!

[SSense]

Ferrari F50 and after that the F430 <<-- two of the hottest !

[ahmad.alkhalil]

To be honest... I don't think the images here do the car justice. The first time I saw it I thought it was a beautiful car... the ones here make it look cheap and skewed.

I'll try to find better ones... maybe give it less boooooos :rofl:

[Atefeh]

Its look ok, not much of looks for me soooooo.............. but a ferrari is a ferrari

[SSense]

To be honest... I don't think the images here do the car justice. The first time I saw it I thought it was a beautiful car... the ones here make it look cheap and skewed.

I'll try to find better ones... maybe give it less boooooos :rofl:

Ahmad, where have you seen the Ferrari California ? It just had an official release at the Paris auto show..

[ahmad.alkhalil]

I meant the first pics of the car! :rofl:

[SSense]

I meant the first pics of the car! :rofl:

oh oK :) I thought it came to Dubai before the release :D

[ernest]

when will they make FERRARI DUBAI? :rofl:

[SSense]

The name California is not something new for people who know about Ferraris, simply remember 250 GT California...