Ferrari enthusiasts fear that the 2009 Ferrari California will drift away from the quality and design that they have come to love from the exotic automaker. The fact that it has a retractable roof makes some of us question its credibility. After all it isn’t too often that we see an outstanding and powerful supercar (especially Ferrari) with a roof like that.
Ferraris are known for the power lurking under their hoods and the intimidating design with its hard edges. This is what set’s it apart from the luxury brands. After all who wants to drive around in a car with a logo on it that everyone can have and would have? We want the exclusive and the best.
Despite our fears and concerns Ferrari is adamant in saying that the 2009 California will be one of the best and will be a true Ferrari. It will have the ability to shoot from – 60 mph in a little over 3 seconds. It will also be equipped with a manual gearbox as well as the HGTC pack – which might just be enough to appease some of us.
The HGTC pack comes with tightened suspension and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Underneath the hood lies a 4.3 liter V8 engine that is placed in the front of the car. Ferraris are known for mid-mounting their engines. We might oversee this fact due to the fact that the engine can push out 460 horsepower.
It might yet prove itself worthy to all of us Ferrari enthusiasts. However, it will be hard to determine this fully until it is launched and we truly get to see them in action. Of course if Michael Schumacher (who tested it on the ’Ring) can drive it and not have any complaints then we might just have a winner.