Ferrari California T

You are bound to fall immediately in love with California hopping into the seats, the cabin in itself is a work of innovation. Each and every aspect inside the California to begin with the trademark Prancing House styling cues, round air vents moving on to its multi-functional steering wheel with F1 signature design is presented to you in a seamlessly efficient hand-crafted design package. Between the two air-vents at the centre of the dash, is the Turbo Performance Engineer which is an instrument touch panel providing useful pointers for utilizing this V8 beast to its full capacity. Also housed is a extremely high-tech entertainment system with a huge touchscreen in the middle and JBL surround sound for navigation purposes. Now don't be surprised, top-up boot-space of California is amazing as well, offering 340-litres in volumetric terms to save daily utilities.

California is not really a sports car in terms of design, rather it can be called a convertible grand tourer. The styling cues are taken from the immortal Ferrari 250GT, every aspect, front, rear and side seems a perfect blend of power and panache. The designing of the front lamps and a boasting front grille lends this genuine beast with an immediate aesthetic appeal. The headlamps split into two different characteristic vents which can be utilized for dissipation of hot air from the V8. Fender styling is once again total credits to 250 GT. The overall dimensions of Ferrari California measure 4570mm x 1910mm x 1320mm (L x W x H) and with a wheelbase measuring 2670mm comfort is never a problem.

Ferrari's are ultimate performers, it is meant to cross a stationary object within blink of an eye. With a supremely powerful V8 engine, you would be miles from being disappointed with any aspect of performance delivered by this little beast. Overall, the maximum power output of California measures 560 CV at 7500, when this power is coupled by a humongous torque of 755 Nm at 4750 rpm, the results are bound to be blazing. The California reaches 0-100 kmph mark in just about 3.6 seconds and takes just 11.2 seconds to cross the 200 kmph mark, that been said, reaching a top speed of a huge 315 kmph mark doesn't really come across as a surprise to anyone. Even the mileage count with this beast isn't that bad clocking just about 9.5 km/L.

With a speed like this, safety features need to be tremendous as well and Ferrari California incorporates the best safety features that could be incorporated within the drive. Anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist alongside Hill Start Indicator all are a part of safety measures in California. To optimize the safety, the drive comes embedded with front and side curtain airbags. To add to the stability of drive, California is also bundled with CST (Control for stability and traction) system with F1 TRAC. All the wheels are bundled with powerful ventilated disc brakes. Front of the Ferrari California houses double wishbone suspension while the rear houses Multilink suspension.

Verdict

It's a Ferrari, period! There can be no doubts regarding any sort of lacks in any department, the offbeat designing also makes it not just a sports car but a dedicated grand-tourer to attract a wider audience. However, the designing may come across as too soft. If it had a Maserati badge, the drive would have been much affordable.