Ferrari California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ferrari California |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ferrari |
Production | 2008–present |
Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
Designer | Pininfarina |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer |
Body style | 2-door, 2+2 coupé cabriolet |
Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4,297 cc (262.2 cu in) 90° V8 |
Transmission | 7-speed Dual clutch transmission |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
Length | 4,563 mm (179.6 in) |
Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
Height | 1,308 mm (51.5 in) |
Weight | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) (dry) |
The Ferrari California is a sports car produced by the Italian manufacturer Ferrari. It is a two door "2+2" convertible with a folding metal top. The California is powered by a 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 engine. The California has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). Both its chassis and body are made of aluminum.
The California is built in a new production line next to the existing factory at Maranello, Italy. The existing production line produces 27 cars per day, or 6,000 per year.
Design
The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari:
- The first mid-front engined Ferrari with a V8
- The first to feature a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
- The first with a folding metal roof
- The first with multi-link rear suspension
- The first with direct fuel injection
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See also
In Spanish: Ferrari California para niños
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