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Ferrari unveils an all-new model, the California
By Yoann Besnard on 14 May 2008 | 
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The Italian marque took the wraps off an all new model called California which is powered by a V8 engine.
The new California is Ferrari’s serious attempt to compete with Aston Martin and Bentley on the growing GT market segment. Instead of two bodystyles, coupé and convertible, for the British models, the California will be a tow-in-one featuring a metallic folding roof.
The California is powered by a 4.3-litre V8 engine features direct fuel injection and a "flat" crankshaft. Normally aspirated, it delivers 453bhp at 7500rpm. The V8 unit is hooked up to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Ferrari claims the California runs the 0-62mph in less than 4.0 seconds.
The Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT according to the carmaker. Brembo brakes features carbon-ceramic material disks as standard.
The new model will be unveiled at the next Paris Motor Show.
