2009 Ferrari California

[MWG]

I attended the premier of the Ferrari California last Thursday in Santa Monica (photos attached). Rear-end design looked a bit better in person. A lot of the styling seems to be shared with the current maserati coupe. Not much information was shared in terms of performance and price. Mentioned 0-60 less than 4 seconds. At 5' 11", I sit lower in these seat than in the 430. Cabin was spacious, with trunk space only slightly larger than the GT. They auctioned the first US delivery in June for $520,000 with proceeds going to a charity Schwarzenegger has been involved with.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mgrigs/FerrariCalifornia?authkey=EI0rPgJlF-E#5248240945935320674

 

[Sinovac]

Thanks for posting the photos. I may be in the minority, but I think the styling is poor. Perhaps it looks better in person.

 

[RALPHIE]

The wheel looks like a subdued copy of our BBS forged wheels.

 

[cobrar1339]

:ackPersonally I do not like the tail lights, they did that same thing on the 430 and I think it just looks awful. Maybe they should have had them cone shaped like the old caddys.

The profile is very much midget Gran Turismo Maserati. Not bad, just not original. Aside from the Butt looks like it's worth a proper evaluation.

Let's see how she runs. Supposed to be lighter and more nimble with a nice PTW ratio. Target 911 step up from what I hear.

 

[Kayvan]

=Mondial

tailights from Lexus SC

 

[AlohaGT]

Thanks for posting. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

 

[HHGT]

From the pictures, I like the Gran Turismo design a lot better.