Following recent tradition, Ferrari has again changed the name of one of its cars, with the replacement to the California T debuting under the name Ferrari Portofino. The new model isn’t just a name change though. Underneath the sexy drop-top is an all-new platform that helps bring a “significant weight […]
Ferrari California T
Ferrari posts record sales in 2015; still capping production, no SUV coming
Ferrari has reported its yearly global sales figures for 2015, with sales up 6 per cent compared with 2014. Popularity of V8 models increased, while demand for V12 models dropped. The Italian company said in a statement that V8-powered vehicle sales jumped 17 per cent in 2015, with big demand […]
Ferrari California T Handling Speciale option announced
Ferrari has revealed a more bespoke version of the California T, showcasing a new Handling Speciale package for improved handling and agility. Based on the regular California T, which is one of Ferrari’s first new models to receive a turbocharged engine under its new powertrain philosophy, the Handling Speciale kit […]
Ferrari California T shows off Tailor Made possibilities
Ferrari has unveiled a special edition California T model, created by its Tailor Made faculty to celebrate Ferrari’s racing success last year. The custom California T was created through the Tailor Made programme via a dealership located near the Spa-Francorchamps Grand Prix circuit. It was made to celebrate Ferrari’s conquering […]
Ferrari showing tailor made California T at Goodwood
Ferrari has confirmed that it will be heading to the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed this year with a one-of-a-kind tailor made California T. It shows off some of the exclusive options buyers can select from. There’s an exotic new material which Ferrari has dubbed “Mycro Prestige”, which is waterproof, […]
Novitec Rosso announces tune for Ferrari California T
Renowned tuner Novitec Rosso has become one of the first to fettle with Ferrari’s new turbocharged California T. Called the N-Largo, the German wizards have squeezed an extra 79kW and 96Nm from the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 for a total of 491kW and a tyre-melting 871Nm of torque. It’s good for […]
Ferrari working on twin-charger with electric turbo – report
Ferrari is reportedly working on a new twin-charger system consisting of a supercharger and, interestingly, an electric turbocharger. The setup is apparently being developed to help eradicate turbo-lag. Turbochargers conventionally run off exhaust pressure, which turns a turbine and an adjacent compressor wheel. According to a 4WheelsNews report, a source […]
Ferrari California T unveiled, first new-gen turbo Ferrari
It’s been over 20 years since we last saw a turbocharged Ferrari. Get comfortable with it though, the California T is set to be the tip of the forced-fed iceberg