Ferrari California Revealed

The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in line with the rest of the current range. The California fits below the 612 Scaglitti and will be powered by an all new 4.3-litre V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque's history in the mid-front position. It generates 343kWs of power and propels the Ferrari from 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 240km/h.

In a first for Ferrari the V8 will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car's performance while enhancing the driving pleasure and improves fuel economy. The Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive 'F1-Trac' traction control system, which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano, and has been further honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo brakes, featuring carbon ceramic material disks, are standard.

The Ferrari California will have a price tag of around $450,000!