Ferrari Portofino

Inside the cabin, you will spot the first in range EPS (Electric Power Steering. The onboard comfort has been duly considered and the cabin offers a number of new features which include an infotainment system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen display, a new air-conditioning system, 18-way adjustable electric-powered seats with a new backrest design, additional legroom for rear seat passengers, passenger display option and much more. The new wind deflector can now cut airflow inside the cabin by 30 per cent and reduces aerodynamic noise in open-top driving. The look and feel inside the cabin are plush and the materials used are of top-notch quality.

In terms of exterior looks, the Portofino has been completely redesigned with new, sharper-looking sheet-metal. The front grille and LED headlights, with its more horizontal design, looks similar to that of the GTC4Lusso. At the rear, the car features wide-spaced round tail lights to reduce the visual bulk created by the high boot-lid, designed as such to accommodate the folding hardtop. The retractable hard top roof itself is all new. Besides having a sleeker design, it’s lighter and can now be raised and lowered in 14 seconds on the move at low speeds.

The car measures in at 4,586 mm long, 1,938 mm wide and 1,318 mm tall, with a 2,670 mm long wheelbase. It weighs 1,664 kgs and has a 46:54 front to rear weight distribution ratio. Electronic controls include the new third-generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3) that creates even more responsive steering without a trade-off in high-speed straight-line stability. The SCM-E magnetorheological dampers have been updated with the use of dual-coil technology, enhancing performance while improving bump absorption.

The Portofino draws power from the 3,855cc, 3.86-litre, turbocharged V8 engine that churns out a maximum power of 600 hp at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 760 Nm between 3,000 to 5,250 rpm. It complies with the CO2 emission guidelines as per the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007. This engine features Variable Boost Management, a controlling software that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected. The full 760 Nm of torque will only be available in the 7th gear. The Portofino reaches a speed of 100kmph from still in 3.5 seconds, hitting 200 kmph in 10.8 seconds. It can clock a top speed of 320 kmph.

The car is brought to halt using dual-disc carbon-ceramic brakes with ABS. Other safety features include parking sensors, speed sensing auto door locks, brake assist, child safety locks, anti-pinch driver’s window, passenger airbag, side airbags, front impact beams, anti-theft alarm, pretensioners, and force limiter seatbelt etc.

The Portofino is a perfect amalgamation of superior quality, classy design, performance, and modern technologies. That said, the practicality of the car has also not been compromised; it has decent passenger space, a trunk and rear seats suitable for a short trip.