In some cases and aspect, 2013 Ferrari California may not have that luxury and up to date style that is commonly brought by most of Ferrari’s line ups, even when the company said that the latest California comes in new design. Besides of that drawback, for some people who love to travel on the local road house or hitting the canyon road with three times speed more than just enjoy the sun and air on their face in the smooth road, it could be your best choice.
Exterior
2013 Ferrari California should be come Ferrari’s most practical vehicle among the rest line ups with 2+2 seating and sufficient cargo space and storage in the cabin. The profile and design may not as stunning as the so called most finest Ferrari’s line up, 458 Italia, or the expensive FF and the performance-focus F12 Berlinetta, though it surely comes with new model for the current year. It doesn’t have that typical of Ferrari’s stylish design cue including narrow, upswept headlights and wide grille, but it indeed still has that Ferrari’s taste of elegance in its classic convertible form and luxury lines flowing around the body. It also could stand out with its own style, namely that modern sculpted side doors and panels, and multi LED lighting. Its power folding hard-top that boast its appearance also become one added value, while other convertible losing some of their bounty when the top is up.
Interior
Different from the exterior design, inside 2013 Ferrari California seems to has more stunning details. F1 badge is adorning the badge, giving more sporty feeling while driving and aluminum arch extending the center console, giving elegant touch to the cabin. Premium leather material is wrapping all over the cabin and the sport seats, making it firm but comfortable at the same time. Once again, the 2+2 seats, cargo space, and on board storage may not become Ferrari’s common specification, but somehow it gives good benefit for its practicality aspect.
Engine
The only thing that could be considered as truly Ferrari is the powertrain that is laid under the hood, a 4.3 L V8 engine. Moreover, the reason why you should put your first choice to 2013 Ferrari California though it doesn’t have mostly Ferrari’s design cue is because for this year model, it receives higher output than the predecessor, 490 hp (slower than 2014 Ferarri GTE Concept) and 373 lb-ft of torque. It also 30 kg lighter than the outgoing California that possible to cut the 0-60 mph’s time to 3.8 seconds and reach top speed of 193 mph with the only seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Price
2013 Ferrari California’s base price is $201,290 (more expensive than 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA 45 AMG).
