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Old 05-12-2008, 09:47 PM
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Not really diggin' the busy front lights...
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
Not really diggin' the busy front lights...
and I like the designs with 4 tail lights better than 2
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I'm with the above 2 stupids ^^^
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The exterior needs to be tweeked. Especially the front fascia. The rear I can live with. Love the hardtop retractable roof.
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Now it looks like it's called the Ferrari California?

http://www.ferraricalifornia.com/

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Old 05-13-2008, 08:38 AM
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^ Ahem... let's try that again:

http://www.ferraricalifornia.com

Guess I need another cup of coffee.

Edit: Pics are on the Downloads page.

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Press Release

New Ferrari California revealed: a hugely versatile, innovation-packed GT
Maranello, May 13th 2008 - The first official photographs have been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.

The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse's 8-cylinder family which has always been defined by power and performance. It also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourer segment.

The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. 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 will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque's history in the mid-front position.

In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use in the rear of the car. The California's 4,300 cc V8 engine features direct fuel injection and a "flat" crankshaft. It generates 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.

As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car's performance while enhancing the driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). The comfort is further enhanced by a new multilink rear suspension system. 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 as standard guarantee superbly efficient braking.

In addition to sporting the marque's classic styling cues, the cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by Ferrari's own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system, together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down.

The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatility than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Paris International Car Show. However, over the coming weeks, new photographs and further details about it will also be published.

http://jalopnik.com/389832/2009-ferr...ornia-revealed
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IS-F exhaust pipes don't look that good, but at least they're functional and not just tips.
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
IS-F exhaust pipes don't look that good, but at least they're functional and not just tips.

rims on it also looks like the X-package rims from the Is, considering the f430 scuderia rims have almost the same design as the IS 18's....hmmmm. the IS-f tial pipes flow into the ones in the back so they are functional per say. not just there and an exhaust behind it. with a gaping hole.

either way the ferrari looks sick, i like it alot, but i'm a ferrari fan all around.
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I love it. The California is very cool, indeed. I like the IS-F exhaust pipes. I like the classic GT lines also... I wonder what it'll cost. It seems Nissan's "front-midship" chassis idea has really taken off as a way to optimize weight distribution for front engined cars. I'm sure it didn't originate with Nissan/Infiniti, but the term was definitely coined by them.
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Not bad...the lights turned out better...althought the rear is gonna have to grow on me.
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Ferrari S2000

Not really digging it.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Ferrari S2000

Not really digging it.
yeah except it has a 460HP V8 under the hood!!! I wonder how big its gonna be..
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I'd stick my penis in the tailpipes of that car after a lap at the ring. No matter how hot. Yeah.......the car is that awesome.
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460hp is considered green? now thats my kind of environmental friendliness!
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oh and i love the car! hopefully they offer a coupe...
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hot... IWHI...

the only thing i am not sure about is the stacked exhaust, although it is executed about a 100 times better than the Lexus IS-F... It flows with the lines of the car better on the Ferrari...
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Awesome.

The profile is incredible.
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Awesome.

The profile is incredible.
So, how many millions on opening day?
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Every one the can make is probably already sold.

So LOTS!
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beautiful. needs chrome accents though IMO...door handles, side gills etc.
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coupe?
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
coupe?
doubtful
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those stacked exhaust are awesome...didn't Lexus start that?
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Originally Posted by dom
Every one the can make is probably already sold.

So LOTS!

this car will have a longer waiting list than the Aston's... even with the Aston limited production line and Ferrari spitting out as many as they can throw together...

Yumchah, look on the bright side, your wait on the Aston might drop from 5 years to 4. Bring it up with the wife, maybe she will understand and let you mortgage the house and sell your robots...
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i just heard it, couldn't while I was at work...

omg, i need to change my pants...
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It's not ugly but it's not beautiful. I'm torn up with the design.
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
coupe?
I doubt it. This is a a hardtop vert, and it'll be very close in price to the F430, so Ferrari won't want to sell two coupes in the same price range.
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All the colors of the rainbow: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ferra...n-many-colors/
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^^ No thanx.

I only need red.

Purple, green, et all are an abomination.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
wtf. terrible.
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i'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that's someone bored and photoshopping.
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nice
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
nice
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ No thanx.

I only need red.

Purple, green, et all are an abomination.
Red one for me, please.
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Originally Posted by bigman
I'd stick my penis in the tailpipes of that car after a lap at the ring. No matter how hot. Yeah.......the car is that awesome.
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
coupe?
I posted this without reading that it would be a hardtop vert.

Semi sorta coupe FTW
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Originally Posted by Yumchah







very gran turismoish


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