Its manual gearbox found almost no takers: in the whole 2008 to 2017 run, only 3 Californias were built with one, including one order from the UK.
Median 327 hp across 24 similar cars
Lead trim: California 4.3 V8 · up to 483 hp
Ferrari California F149F149 · 2008–2014
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Ferrari California F149 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactIts manual gearbox found almost no takers: in the whole 2008 to 2017 run, only 3 Californias were built with one, including one order from the UK.
The California (Type F149) is a 2+2 retractable-hardtop grand tourer launched at the October 2008 Paris Motor Show, opening a new front-engine V8 model range for Ferrari and reviving the name of the 250 GT California Spyder. It has a front-mid naturally aspirated 4.3-litre V8 with direct injection and a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox; only three cars were built with a manual. The lighter, more powerful California 30 followed in 2012.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 2009–2014 | 4.3 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | Automatic (AM7) | — |
| California 30 | 2012–2014 | 4.3 L V8 | 483 hp | — | — | RWD | dual-clutch | — |
| California 4.3 V8 | 2008–2014 | 4.3 L V8 | 454 hp | — | — | RWD | dual-clutch | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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The T stands for Turbo, a technology Ferrari had last used on the F40 road car.
Its manual gearbox found almost no takers: in the whole 2008 to 2017 run, only 3 Californias were built with one, including one order from the UK.
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