Like a nostalgic taste, when I returned to meet with the Ferrari California in early February. Yes, six years ago, I get a chance chat...
Like a nostalgic taste, when I returned to meet with the Ferrari California in early February. Yes, six years ago, I get a chance chat with California a full day at Sicilia Italy. And now, in Jakarta, I met again. That distinguish them, this time California appear fresher because it has been getting a new twist on the outside and inside, although the figure remains easily recognizable.
This is the Ferrari California T, the second generation Californian who has received an injection turbocharger spur heart. If California earlier was a model Ferrari who first brought the V8 engine in the front, the first to use the machine tech direct injection, the first with a 7-speed transmission and also the first to use a double clutch in the range of Ferrari models, then California T was the first model Ferrari back carrying a turbo engine after 27 years.
Beneath the hood, there are now 3.8 liter V8 power source that laid low by injection twin turbo that produces peak power to 550 hp and a maximum torque of 752 Nm. Although the engine capacity of 4.3 liters circumcised in California a long time, but thanks to an injection turbo, power increased to 96 hp from the previous 454 hp. Even more amazing, even jumped torque of 482 Nm to 752 Nm! Being a Ferrari models with the greatest torque, even bigger than La Ferrari (700 Nm).
Undeniably, these figures can be one of the attractions for potential new customers Ferrari. Yes, as played by California when it was first introduced, the car is like a door to enter the territory sportcar Ferrari Ferrari for the new owners. In fact, 70 percent of buyers of this car is the first to have a Ferrari, and use it as an everyday vehicle. No wonder if this car became the best-selling car in the Ferrari product line.
In addition to the power behind the hood, the designs are pretty well into its appeal. With the same dimensions, the design lines with rounded curves that flow from front to back as if to show their muscle strength. Although no design changes significantly, but an entirely new body with a few minor changes, such as in the front bumper and new rear diffuser.
As before, the roof of California also can open in 14 seconds, which directly exposes luxurious interior. The new skin layer with some detail is also different from the previous. 6.5-inch screen head unit to get a new screen and user interface that is easier to use and the screen is quite responsive. In the middle of the dashboard, precisely between the AC vent screens are now known as the Turbo Performnance Engineer, which will display the numbers generated turbonya, such as turbo pressure and the resulting efficiency, in addition to hours and the temperature outside the car.
So pressing the engine start button on the steering wheel, the exhaust sound of the V8 engine of his Ferrari noticeably quieter than most. Yes, the presence of turbo obviously change the sound output from the muffler, it is this which makes the Ferrari providing extra handling of the flue gas duct so that the sound produced can be closer to the sound of a Ferrari V8 engine should be. The result is quite satisfactory, but still not identical to Ferrari during this we know.
The first impression when driving California T is a character that is so quiet. As desired, do not need much experience driving a sport car to be behind the wheel of the Ferrari California T. Playback mode button manettino in 'Comfort' and enjoy a nice ride in the middle of traffic density Jakarta with automatic transmission mode. Once entering the highway, flick the paddle shift, instantly turned into a manual transmission shift and completely under your control.
However, what is surprising is pengendaraannya when manettino playing mode to 'Sport'. Expectations for more aggressive driving was not as big as imagined. This car is really very quiet when asked to run. When the transmission is in automatic mode and the instantaneous gas pedal too, its abundant torque directly to flood the rear wheel without gear decrease. Energy distribution is very smooth.
Which can be distinguished by changes in driving mode is the responsiveness of gas, the weight of the steering and suspension response. Fast track on bumpy lane, the steering feels solid support control, in addition tread suspension is strong, but still provide damping which can be considered comfortable when facing the speed trap is encountered. When the button is rotated to mode manettino 'Sport' then you will face tougher curbs in the face of poor road surfaces. Still not over, Ferrari returned to pamper consumers California T by providing mode 'Bumpy Road' by pressing a button on the steering wheel, which gives accelerator response similar to mode 'Sport' but with damping suspension softer, among mode 'Comfort' and 'Sport' ,
Overall California T deliver a driving experience that allows consumers. A true GT car that is not tiring when used in the city or walk away, while a sport car very easy to drive. For those who want to enter the territory of the class sportcar Ferrari, California T will provide everything you need: driving, controlling and speed and, most importantly, the pride of driving a Ferrari.
Machine
Installation V8, 3855 cc, Twin Turbocharger
Power 550 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 752 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Transmission
Type Automatic, 7-speed, dual clutch
Chassis
Weight of 1,732 kg
Performance (kph)
0-100 3.6 sec (claims)
