Tag Archives: Ferrari California

Hamann Ferrari California gets 525-hp and modest visual upgrades

It’s not as if the Ferrari California isn’t already one of the sexiest and most powerful cars on the road; however, Hamann felt it could do a little more with some modifications.
The designers added some visual upgrades including a carbon fiber hood, a new front spoiler, new side skirts, a back spoiler, a three-part rear [...]

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Australian auto journalist gets Ferrari California press car impounded

There are a certain number of rules we follow when we receive a new press car for the week. Obviously safety being our first concern, we try not to get out of control when testing a new a car. However, with high-performance models, its a bit difficult not to loosen up a bit and push [...]

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Video: Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M does Goodwood Hill Climb in 59 secs

One of the most outstanding attractions at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the Sunday Times Supercar Runs. Ferrari announced today that its Scuderia Spider 16M completed the 1.16 mile hillclimb in an incredible time of 59 seconds.
Ferrari has released a video of the Scuderia Spider 16M doing its lap at Goodwood 2009 along with videos [...]

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2010 Audi R8 V10 rakes in more dough than Ferrari California at auction

Remember the first unit of the 2010 Audi R8 V10 and the Ferrari California that were being auctioned at the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance in Florida? Wonder how much each unit went for?
Host, Howie Mandell helped auction of the first unit of the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI for a total of $500,000. That [...]

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While the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI isn’t confirmed to come to the stateside, the first unit of the car will be auctioned off at the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance. The new V10 powered R8 will be joined by the first unit of the Ferrari California (for the U.S. at least).
Despite the current [...]

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Bored? Play with the Ferrari California configurator

Trying to figure out what to do during the last few minutes before you log out and head home? You’re in luck. Ferrari has just launched its online configurator for the new Ferrari California.
The Ferrari California comes in over 27 exterior colors, 12 different leather options, three different wheel styles and five difference brake caliper color choices. [...]

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LA 2008 Live: Ferrari California unveiled in… California

•  You’ve probably seen it countless times on eGMCarTech.
•  4.3L V8 making 460-hp and 357 lb-ft torque; 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
•  0 to 62 mph in less than 4 seconds; top speed of 193 mph.
•  Drops its hard-top in just 15 seconds.

We hate to think you’re getting sick of reading about the Ferrari California, but since [...]

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Video: AutoCar test drives the Ferrari California

Here it is – the first video review of the new Italian stallion, the Ferrari California. Check out the video from AutoCar (after the jump), as they give us a closer look at the new 2009 California inside-out.
Refresher: Power comes from a 4.3L V8 producing 460 horsepower engine mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. 0-60 comes in [...]

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Video: Schumacher shows Ferrari California at Nurburgring

Don’t get too excited – this is not a video of Michael Schumacher taking the Ferrari California around the Nordschleife. This short clip shows Ferrari’s main man showing off the new California at Ferrari Racing Days at the Nurburgring.
Michael Schumacher attended to present the Ferrari California to the audience on a rainy day and then [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Ferrari California in… California

We’ve seen countless photos of the new 2009 Ferrari California, but what better place to see the new Italian stallion than in the Golden State itself.
Check out these new images of the sold out 2009 Ferrari California driving the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge.
Refresher: Power comes from a 4.3L V8 producing 460 horsepower engine mated to a 7-speed [...]

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