Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Mysterious Ferrari California

Ferrari California has a similar basic structure with the larger new Maserati GranTurismo coupe, but this fast car was re-engineered for maximum rigidity at minimum weight. This sport car was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and equipped with 460 hp 4.3-liter mid-front placed V8 engine with direct fuel injection.









General Specifications :

Country of Origin : Italy
Numbers built : N/A
Introduced at : 2008 Paris Motor Show


Engine :

Configuration : 90º V 8
Location : Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction : aluminum alloy block and head
Displacement : 4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke : 92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Compression : 11.3:1
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Feed : Fuel injection
Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated


Drivetrain :

Gearbox : 7 speed Semi-automatic
Drive : Rear wheel drive


Dimensions :

Length : 4560 mm (179.5 in)
Width : 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Height : N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2700 mm (106.3 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance Figures :

Power : 460 bhp / 343 KW @ 7500 rpm
BHP/Liter : 107 bhp / liter

Website : www.ferrariworld.com