STUD OR DUD? 553HP Twin Turbo Ferrari California T Breaks Cover

This is the new Ferrari California T. And while it’s clearly based on the California that’s been with us since 2008, Ferrari claims it’s so thoroughly facelifted and re-engineered that the firm considers it a new model.

As well as being the first Ferrari to feature a folding hardtop, which drops into the body in 14 seconds, the outgoing California was Ferrari’s first front-engined direct-injection V8-powered car.

But while the old model featured a 4,297cc naturally aspirated V8, the new California T gets a 3,855cc V8 boosted by a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers. The new engine develops 553bhp at 7,500rpm, up from 483bhp at 7,500rpm.

Terry989 - 2/12/2014 12:47:01 PM

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Stud. Somehow Ferrari has managed to turn this into one of their most attractive designs. With 553HP on tap, you won't be able to complain about power - - - at least as long as weight is reasonable.

supermoto - 2/12/2014 3:50:38 PM

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Its actually much better looking than the 458. Quite an improvement over the previous version.

w222 - 2/12/2014 6:40:40 PM

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Looks much better than the outgoing model. Might consider picking up a used one when the prices are around $120k

quizz - 2/12/2014 11:50:35 PM

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Thumbs up for the design - looks much better now. Amazing how a few minor tweaks can "facelift" this into a desirable car.

skytop - 2/13/2014 10:29:49 AM

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Slowly but surely, Hyundai is making it sporty case look amazingly like Ferrari designs. The day of the look alike Ferrari for under $35K is fast approaching.