Ferrari California

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  V8 engine. The California has a top speed of .Bob Power, Ferraris (New York: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2012), p. 22 Both its chassis and body are made of aluminum.Aaron R. Fodiman, 'An Innovation-Packed GT; The Ferrari California', Tampa Bay Magazine, Jul-Aug 2009, p. 185

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 transmissionAaron R. Fodiman, 'An Innovation-Packed GT; The Ferrari California', Tampa Bay Magazine, Jul-Aug 2009, p. 186
 The first with a folding metal roof
 The first with multi-link rear suspension
 The first with direct fuel injection

Other websites
 Ferrari California official website
 Photoshoot of a Ferrari California 

References

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