Ferrari California

Vehicle Overview

The Ferrari California was launched at the October 2008 Paris Motor Show. When introduced, it represented a new fourth model range for Ferrari. The new model range (front-engine, eight cylinder grand touring sports car) joined the then current models: the mid-engine eight cylinder sports car, the front-engine twelve cylinder sports car, and the front-engine twelve cylinder grand touring car. The California represented a radical new design by Pininfarina and was developed under the oversight of Ken Okuyama, and was primarily intended to attract new Ferrari owners. The car’s grand touring personality was emphasized with a slightly higher ride height compared to its more aggressive siblings.