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Pulled out of its secret workshop and displayed on the grounds of the Ferrari factory just for us, the 2009 Ferrari California stops us all in our tracks. We all just stand there. Mouths open. Like high-schoolers in the presence of bare breasts for the first time.
This is a gorgeous car. With Pininfarina bodywork created under the direction of Donato Coco, Ferrari’s new design chief, the California is a real stunner, particularly with the roof up. Roof down it loses a trifle of that extraordinary well-balanced beauty, but only a trifle. Unlike other cars with a retractable hardtop, the proportions remain intact when the passengers expose themselves to the sun.
For instance, the fender vents are a welcome homage to the car from which the California takes its inspiration, the powerfully evocative Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder California introduced at the 1960 Geneva auto show. And the long, hollow grooves in the sills have a function, as they direct air to ducts that cool the rear transaxle.
No question about it, the newest Ferrari is a looker. Full-figured, but a looker still the same.
GranPrix racing
December 19th, 2008 at 3:16 am
italians do it better
December 20th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
orgoglio italiano
December 23rd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
damn that thing is beauitful
December 25th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Could have showed a better view of it convertible
good vid thoe
December 26th, 2008 at 4:54 am
i know it sucks but were still thinking about getting one…i think he wants me to go to college b4 he gets it lol
December 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
the cars are sold out for 2 years, so your dad would have to wait in line!
December 26th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
omg i want it!
December 29th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
fuuuuckkkkk bro… haha
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
the rear is ugly! somehow all ferraris are getting uglier compared to its predecessors from the 80′s…
January 4th, 2009 at 2:58 am
it is ferrari you dumbass
January 6th, 2009 at 9:04 am
well i prefer the f430 and even superamerica over this new model. its just not mean enough and looks small
January 7th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
ferrari is better!!
January 10th, 2009 at 11:42 am
seems like you know what ur talking about, looks good for me.
January 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
my dads thinking about oredering 1 of these…if he does i will pee my pants lol!!!!! there super sick!
January 15th, 2009 at 5:43 am
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January 17th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
super pretty
January 19th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
rocco youre an idiot. this is the end product of a cross between a toyota mr2 (headlights and overall shape)and an oldschool aston martin db6 (bonnet scoop and grill)
very disappointing looks
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:19 am
Can anyone tell me about the Ferrari Çlub in Atlanta, GA?
Please?
January 24th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
It would’ve been more kickass if it wasn;t that round^^
January 27th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Too bad for you Lotus Elise looks AWESOME
January 27th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
i soo totally agree
January 28th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
This is a hot car! It could have 3 wheels & I would still have one! All the ‘naysayers’…yes you are entitled to your opinion, but the majority who don’t like it…don’t like it ‘cos they can’t afford a Ferrari !!!
January 29th, 2009 at 3:46 am
I really like the tail pipe design but it should have more horsepower.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
yeah man you´re right but let´s wait for the maserati gran turismo convertible…
January 30th, 2009 at 7:26 am
I would MUCH rather get the beautiful V8 Vantage Roadster by Aston Martin in silvery blue with cream leather interior. =D