Ferrari California 30
Ferrari California is characterized by the number 30. That’s 30 as in the fact that it is 30 kilos lighter and 30 horse power more powerful.
The California’s V8 now punches out a maximum of 490
hp with maximum torque climbing to 505 Nm at 5000 rpm, thanks to new exhaust
manifolds and engine mapping. Its torque curve has also been modified and is
higher across the engine’s generous rev range too.
Cutting-edge aluminum fabrication techniques and
construction technologies used by the Scarlatti Centre of Excellence in the
manufacture of the California’s chassis, have also led to an overall reduction
of 30 kg in the car’s weight without impinging in any way on its structural
rigidity or performance. The above mentioned factors have also directly
benefited the Ferrari’s California’s performance, reducing its 0-100
km/acceleration time to 3.8 seconds. This heightens its sporty feel without
detracting from the character of a car that has won universal acclaim for its
seamless melding of performance and the exceptional versatility resulting from
its retractable hard top (RHT) and 2+ configuration.For clients in search of a more dynamic yet still not overly extreme
driving experience, Ferrari has now also introduced the optional
Handling Speciale package which features modifications to both the car’s
running gear and set-up that reduce body roll and ensure prompter
response to driver inputs.
The package includes magneto rheological dampers controlled by a faster ECU (-50% response time) with a proprietary Ferrari algorithm. The suspension springs are also stiffer for more precise control without impinging on comfort. Lastly, higher corner entry speeds and less steering wheel activity are guaranteed by a new steering box with a lower reduction ratio (-10%).
The package includes magneto rheological dampers controlled by a faster ECU (-50% response time) with a proprietary Ferrari algorithm. The suspension springs are also stiffer for more precise control without impinging on comfort. Lastly, higher corner entry speeds and less steering wheel activity are guaranteed by a new steering box with a lower reduction ratio (-10%).
When designing the Ferrari California, Pininfarina opted for a
classic, sculpted chassis, with a long bonnet and the passenger area
slightly weighted towards the rear. The side of the car features a
strong, dynamic, raked line. The line lifts at the height of the door
handle to trace the outline of the typical Ferrari rear bumper. The air
intake in the front bumper is enhanced by a traditional grille. The
slender air intake vent on the bonnet and the side air vents both echo
distinctive features of the 1957 Ferrari California 250.
Entering into the Ferrari California one immediately notices the high
quality of its materials, together with the traditional skills of the
craftsmen who have selected the finest leather to cover the dash, the
interior and the seats with couture precision. The seats can be adjusted
in every conceivable way to give any driver exactly the right position.
The back-rest structure is in magnesium, designed to achieve the
maximum in comfort and ergonomics while reducing weight at the same
time. The new infotainment system, with its 6.5-inch touch-screen
display and its intuitive controls, offers maximum functionality and
ease of use.
Perfect for sports driving but also suitable for long journeys and trips to town. For work or for pleasure. A car 4.56 metres long, with the space to comfortably seat a driver or passenger which represent more than the 99 percentile of the population's stature, and making possible the novel 2+ configuration with a large useable space behind the rear seats. The car allows, on request, a rear seating area with two seats and Isofix attachments, indicated for hosting two children.
Alternatively, one can request a bench with the space for storing two travel trolleys or two light golf bags. In both versions there is, for the first time in a Ferrari, a fold-down rear seat-back, allowing the California to be used in different situations by linking the cockpit with the spacious 340-litre boot, which becomes 240 litres with the roof down.
Perfect for sports driving but also suitable for long journeys and trips to town. For work or for pleasure. A car 4.56 metres long, with the space to comfortably seat a driver or passenger which represent more than the 99 percentile of the population's stature, and making possible the novel 2+ configuration with a large useable space behind the rear seats. The car allows, on request, a rear seating area with two seats and Isofix attachments, indicated for hosting two children.
Alternatively, one can request a bench with the space for storing two travel trolleys or two light golf bags. In both versions there is, for the first time in a Ferrari, a fold-down rear seat-back, allowing the California to be used in different situations by linking the cockpit with the spacious 340-litre boot, which becomes 240 litres with the roof down.
Technologies
Retractable hard-top
The Ferrari California's retractable hard-top can be opened or closed in a few seconds.
Gearbox with dual clutch
The gearbox has always been an important and distinctive component for
Ferrari cars. The California’s transmission is dual clutch with seven
gears, maintaining the traditional F1 controls on the steering wheel. It
is an innovative gearbox that ensures higher performances and at the
same time greater driving comfort, is more efficient, and requires less
maintenance. It is indeed like having two parallel gearboxes, where the
dual clutch permits independent control of the odd and even gears and
their pre-selection.
In this way the gear change occurs in close-to-zero times and without
wheel torque interruption. The so-called acceleration gap is eliminated,
obtaining, apart from a real improvement in performance, a new and
thrilling driving sensation. Perfect also for normal daily and city use,
in automatic mode the dual clutch transmission guarantees the highest
values of comfort and drivability. Positioned with rear overhang
following the traditional transaxle system, it contributes to the ideal
weight distribution, with 53% of the total weight of the vehicle at the
rear and 47% at the front axis.
Dual clutch transmission
The new dual clutch transmission (DCT) increases driving comfort and
performance under sporty driving conditions, with seven speeds, reverse, elector-hydraulic operation and no torque converter.
GDI Engine
Direct injection guarantees improved engine performance because of the
cooling effect of the injected fuel inside the cylinder and the fact
that the fuel is injected directly into the chamber rather than passing
through the intake valves.
The high injection pressure (200 bar compared to current systems with160
bar) guarantees correct pulverization of the petrol as well as optimum
mixing and combustion at up to 8000 rpm. This in turn boosts performance
and reduces fuel consumption whilst ensuring that current emission
limits are respected.
Direct fuel injection also delivers a compression ratio of 12.2:1. This
is higher than that of Ferrari engines with indirect fuel injection.
Once again the result is improved performance and reduced fuel
consumption.
Like other Ferrari engines, this one also boasts variable timing on both
inlet and exhaust cams to optimize performance and reduce fuel
consumption right across the entire rev range.
Its inlet and exhaust tracts were designed to deliver a high efflux
coefficient and a high turbulence index. This guarantees a good mix and
efficient combustion without impinging on performance.
The exhaust system consists of two metal matrix catalyses (one per
cylinder bank), one central per-silencer and two rear silencers. The aim
was to reduce back pressure whilst still respecting current noise
limits. There are by-pass valves on the rear silencers and these are elector-hydraulically commanded by the engine control unit.
The adoption of a secondary air system in the cylinder heads means that
only one catalyses per bank is necessary which keeps back-pressure down
yet ensures compliance with the very strict Euro5 and LEV2 emissions
standards.
