Ferrari California 2013
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| Ferrari California 2013 |
At Ferrari, the march of progress denoted with increased power and reduced weight-and both were here in 2013, California. Weight dropped by 66 pounds (for £ 3,817), largely due to changes in the architectural aluminum space frame car, although switching from steel to aluminum for the engine cradle saved £13. With a rear transaxle, California maintains 53 percent rear weight bias. The combination of less weight and greater engine output to shave fractions of a second of acceleration time of 0-to-62mph, which is now given as 3.8 seconds.
The 4.3-liter V-8 now spins out 483hp at 7750rpm, an increase of 30hp. Torque increased 357-372 lb-ft . Credit to go to the extra output reshaped pistons, ECU programming, reduced friction losses, and a new exhaust manifold reduces back-pressure. Normally aspirated V-8 revs to 8000 rpm, and the 180-degree crankshaft makes a unique engine note and characterful. The California has the reflexes of a sports car and a fantastic chassis balance. It changes direction eagerly, never push or front-heavy feeling. Although light, ultra- precise steering, which helps drivers confidently put the car’s width on the narrow byways of Italy seem sized for the Fiat 500 - the old one.
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| Ferrari California Back View |
California uses the seven-speed automatic transmission dual-clutch F1, which is standard. Previously only available six-speed manual. F1 gearbox is one of the best of its kind, but we had to ask for a moment of silence to mark the death of a stick - shift Ferrari. The Ferrari California has been the last to offer a six-speed manual in the dual-clutch automatic. You can no longer buy a Ferrari with a manual transmission. It may not be so surprising to California, which should be easy to drive. California is the most expensive Ferrari and also has one of the waiting lists of six to eight months. Ferrari has added Handling Special package with firmer suspension and quicker steering. It's not cheap, but it includes the optional magnetic dampers. HS is a package of hardware (and software), not visual, but Ferrari complainant must know that the package does not include a silver-painted front grille mesh, air intake hood, fenders and side vents-even though the buyer is not required to take it.
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| Ferrari California 2013 interior |
Suspension Section
Comparing the two, the suspension HS (15 percent stiffer in front and 11 percent rear) feels firm and tight but not rude; rise in the standard version is a little more compliant. The difference in the steering (lock-to -lock 2:35 vs. 2:57) is more subtle, with slightly less wheel HS requires winding hairpin rapidly changing. Both cars have mention switch with three positions: comfort, sport and CST. Mode affects the magnetic dampers, steering effort, shift speed, exhaust valuing, and traction and stability control. CST last two turns completely off. Sport setting is definitely an option, if only for a little higher steering effort-California steering is very light otherwise. Even with the extra edge that was taken by packets HS, California remained true to its mission, the Ferrari executive describes as “giving the performance of a Ferrari in a comfortable way.”
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| 2013 Ferrari California Steering |
California also uses unusually shaped chairs. Like the seats, the cabin covered from stem to stern in rich, aromatic, hand- fitting leather. Aggressively sculpted steering wheel feels great, and in our test car was tricked out with carbon fiber trim and a series of red LEDs at the top of the rim is lit in sequence as you approach redline. Neat. As in the other Ferrari, tachometer occupies a central place in the gauge cluster (with a digital readout in the tooth), flanked by an analog speedometer and reconfigurable LCD screens. Switchgear is not difficult to decipher, though a bit jarring to see the touch screen navigation unit is the same you find in Chrysler (Chrysler and even the best one). Visibility is quite good, top up or down, except that you sometimes have to look around the A-pillar greatness.
Part Passengers
The rear seats may receive a sign that the pint-sized child seats or adult with natural upright posture. Decent-sized rods, 8.5cubic feet under roof is stored, 12.0cubic feet with the top up. And the center console has plenty of room for sunglasses and cell phones under the housing metal arch top windows and switches.
The rear seats may receive a sign that the pint-sized child seats or adult with natural upright posture. Decent-sized rods, 8.5cubic feet under roof is stored, 12.0cubic feet with the top up. And the center console has plenty of room for sunglasses and cell phones under the housing metal arch top windows and switches.
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| Ferrari California Style |
Exterior design
The J Lo ass fixed, such as excessive rear needed to accommodate the retractable hard top. Styling is subjective, but after seeing some of California’s with contrasting roof color (paint in standard colors); we will say that it seems to help a lot. Indeed, one aspect in which California is every bit as potent as stable mates is the aversion it raises when it's time to give back the keys.
The J Lo ass fixed, such as excessive rear needed to accommodate the retractable hard top. Styling is subjective, but after seeing some of California’s with contrasting roof color (paint in standard colors); we will say that it seems to help a lot. Indeed, one aspect in which California is every bit as potent as stable mates is the aversion it raises when it's time to give back the keys.