California: Dual Soul Ferrari
When we talk of Ferrari, most of the times what immediately come into our mind are the race tracks. It’s as if Ferrari is synonymous to car racing. And that is quite true, for Ferrari cars are primarily built to compete. But that was a bit interrupted when they built the Ferrari California. Ferrari had opened a new door for women. When before only women car racers can have the guts to drive a Ferrari, now even a lady like Miley Cyrus can have the luxury of driving a one of a kind and very useable Ferrari.
Having its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari California showed its multi-functionality. It can go from being a gran turismo to being a sports car. Yes, you can switch between Comfort and Sport settings giving you choices to be that cool, disciplined yet easy-going personality or that wild yet sporty racer.
But, one thing that bugs the many is that, is this car truly a proper Ferrari? Why, yes! It is a proper Ferrari, it may not be as fast as the F430, yet it is not that far behind. Having a top speed near 200mph it sure will quite make you feel the king of the road. And it sure still has that noisy yet wonderful engine sound.
Ferrari may seem like a test subject for it is an innovation-packed grand tourer, but it made a wonderful diversion. First, it is the first Ferrari to have a direct fuel-injected 4.3 L V8 engine at mid-front position. Yes people, your not mistaken, they had placed it in the hood. And because of that, you can now use the rear of your car as a compartment. Not just a compartment, but rather a spacious compartment for its 2 + 2 seats can be reduced to only two and clear out the back seats to give extra space – connected to the compartment, of course – for your luggage.
Its engine can give you a 453 horsepower at 8000 rpm, which isn’t bad for a two in one supercar weighing 200 kilograms which is much heavier than the 599 GTB. It allows you to sprint from 0 to a hundred mph in just 4 seconds and feel how super it is at a top speed of 193mph.
Also, Ferrari is quite successful in giving it a great handling due to the nearly 50-50 weight balance on the front and the rear part of the car. Its very efficient 7 speed twin clutch transmission gives you a faster shifting and even helps the environment by reducing fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). What even makes this car more suitable for women on the go yet not that into racing is its folding retractable hard top roof. Yes, ladies – and gentlemen nonetheless – this is Ferrari’s first ever coupe-cabriolet. And it only take 14 seconds to take of its hard top roof on the most gracious way ever and let you ladies have just enough time to powder your nose.
coupe-cabriolet and spider in one
Also, as sexy as the exterior is, you wont be disappointed with its interior because it is delicately and luxuriously designed with aluminum and stitched leather giving you that classy yet comfy look. Yet, you are still assured that what you invest in this one is not just in the design but also on the more rational areas worth innovating like the electrically adjustable steering column and seats.
Knowing that it is a bit expensive with a tag price of £143,000, would you care less about it when I say that there are used Ferrari California for sale out there waiting for its new owner to take it home and let it ride still poised and dignified? Yes, you don’t need to buy a brand new Ferrari to have both comfort and sport all in just one car. You still will get it on a used Ferrari California for sale, and it still got its howling sound with it.
So what are you waiting for? Buy a Ferrari California now, and feel the air on your skin cruising on this very useable grand tourer à la sports car.
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California: Dual Soul Ferrari – Ferrari California
coupe-cabriolet and spider in one – Ferrari California
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