A Closer Look Into The California T
Interior
The California T’s cabin is a seamless blending of innovative volumes, streamlines, functional forms and an instinctive Ferrari feel courtesy of certain classic Prancing Horse styling cues, such as the clear division between the dash and tunnel, round air vents, multi-functional steering wheel and signature F1 bridge on the tunnel. The Turbo Performance Engineer (TPE) takes pride of place between the two air vents at the center of dash. This is a sophisticated instrument with a digital display and touch-sensitive surround for scrolling that provides pointers on making the most effective use of the new engine’s performance in terms of responsiveness and efficiency. The California T HS comes with the same 2+2 seating arrangement as the regular model leaving you with spacious room for comfort and ease.Exterior
The shape of the new California T’s flanks is inspired by the 250 Testa Rossa’s famous pontoon-fender styling with the front wing line stretching back towards the compact, muscular rear and bringing an aerodynamic sleekness and movement to the sides. The California T HS has the same body as the T with a charismatic grill and seductive carbon ceramic breaks. In the HS the front grille and rear diffuser are covered in matte chrome. Showing a little more of a sporty style, the exhaust tips are darker.Powertrain
Despite the California T delivering an extra 70 CV and massive 49% more torque, fuel consumption has fallen by 15%. Turbo lag has also been virtually eliminated by cutting overall masses and inertia, and the use of the F1-derived flat-plane crankshaft and innovative twin-scroll turbines. Clever design and manufacturing techniques have also produced a classically powerful, exhilarating Ferrari soundtrack as well. The California T HS has the same 3.9 -liter, twin-turbo V-8 under the hood. The engine churns out at 552 Horsepower and 557 lb- ft of torque. This is a powerhouse of a 7 speed, dual-clutch transmission that has been well refined with a 30 percent quicker upshift and a 40 percent quicker downshift. Feeling like lightning, the California T HS hits 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph.
