The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that will be launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door “2+2” hard top convertible. The California will be powered by front-mid mounted gasoline direct injection 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8 (the same engine as in the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione)[citation needed], sending a claimed 338 kW (460 PS/453 hp) to the rear wheels. The car revives the “California” name used for the late-1950s Ferrari 250 GT.

Manufacturer: Ferrari
Parent company: Fiat Group
Production: 2009+
Class: Grand tourer
Body style(s): Convertible
Layout: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s): 4,297 cc (262.2 cu in) 90° V8
Transmission(s): 7-speed dual-clutch automated, manual 6-speed
Wheelbase: 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length: 4,563 mm (179.6 in)
Width: 1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height: 1,308 mm (51.5 in)
Curb weight: 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity: 78 L (21 US gal/17 imp gal)
Designer: Pininfarina (exterior), Bertone (interior)