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"It’s easy to see why the 250 California is a favorite among Ferrari aficionados, as well as being one of the most valuable of the classic Ferraris. It’s the perfect blend of Ferrari’s 250-series racing technology in a package that not only is suitable for touring and cruising, it also lets you take in the raucous sounds of the wonderful Tipo 128F Colombo V12 through the open top. The “California” moniker is quite intentional — this Ferrari was specifically aimed at that growing US market, and was the brainstorm of two of Ferrari’s influential American distributors (Luigi Chinetti and John von Neumann), who wanted a car that translated the raw power of the “Tour de France” (TdF) racers into a stunning road car. To accomplish this, Ferrari turned to Scaglietti, the famed coachworks that primarily crafted bodies for Ferrari’s racers. The steel body was fitted on top of a chassis remarkably similar to the TdF, and buyers could option either a road-spec’d engine or special, competition-prepared V12s. All of this meant that the California, despite being a comfortable and relatively luxurious car, didn’t require a lot to be a very competitive racer — Ferrari even created some competizione racers with special aluminium bodies. Nonetheless, even the steel California is very lightweight, at under 2,400 lbs., so the 250 [sic] horsepower engine under the hood scoop makes this Ferrari a sprightly performer even by modern standards."
—Official description[1]

The 1957 Ferrari 250 California - abbreviated as Ferrari 250 Cali - is a RWD convertible by Ferrari featured in Forza Motorsport 3 as part of the Community Choice Classics Car Pack and in all subsequent Xbox 360 titles.

It returned in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the IGN Car Pack and appears as standard in all subsequent main series titles.

Synopsis[]

The 250 California was a line of convertibles based on the Ferrari 250 that were mainly designed for export to the United States. The Forza series features the 250 GT Spyder, an open-top variant of the 250 GT Berlinetta, while other California models are based on the 250 GT Coupe.

The 250 GT Spyder ran production until 1962 but switched to the short wheelbase (SWB) model in 1960. Earlier models are referred to as LWB (long wheelbase) models.[2]

The California name was reintroduced for the 2008 Ferrari California.

Statistics[]

STUB Icon Infobox ElectricEngine You can help the Forza Wiki by adding to this article.
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport3
Speed 5.1
Handling 4.3
Acceleration 4.8
Launch 3.7
Braking 4.1
E 221
Required DLC:
Requires the Community Choice Classics Car Pack
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 2,750,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4
Speed 4.9
Handling 3.9
Acceleration 6.6
Launch 5.3
Braking 3.9
D 302
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 3,000,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Roadster
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.0 mph  (243 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 143.7 ft (43.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 395.2 ft (120.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5
Speed 5.8
Handling 3.9
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 6.6
Braking 3.7
D 381
Required DLC:
Requires the IGN Car Pack
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,440,000 CR
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Grand Touring Legends
Speed:
Top Speed: 156.0 mph  (251 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.480 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.700 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 111.5 ft (34 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 304.6 ft (92.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.02 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6
Speed 5.8
Handling 4.0
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 3.7
D 363
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,400,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 156.3 mph  (251.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.700 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 116.4 ft (35.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 305.4 ft (93.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.00 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7
Speed 5.8
Handling 4.0
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 3.7
Rare FM7 T3
D 363
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 250,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Sport Coupe
Collection Tier:
Tier 3 - Rare (+450)
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Icon Game ForzaHorizon1
Speed 4.9
Handling 7.3
Acceleration 6.6
Launch 5.3
Braking 6.6
D 291
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 3,000,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Open Top
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2
Speed 5.6
Handling 4.9
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 6.4
Braking 5.9
D 500
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,440,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Rare Classics
Speed:
Top Speed: 150.6 mph  (242.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.700 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 170.9 ft (52.1 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 412.1 ft (125.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.72 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3
Speed 5.6
Handling 5.1
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 6.5
Braking 4.3
C 537
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 8,000,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Rare Classics
Speed:
Top Speed: 150.5 mph  (242.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.717 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 185.6 ft (56.6 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 468.1 ft (142.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4
Speed 6.2
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 5.2
Launch 6.0
Braking 4.5
C 540
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 8,000,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 44 (Autumn) - 80% season completion
Series 56 (Autumn) - 80% season completion
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Rare Classics
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 148.7 mph  (239.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.700 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 201.9 ft (61.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 500.1 ft (152.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.73 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon5
Speed 5.4
Handling 4.0
Accel 3.4
Launch 2.3
Braking 2.8
Offroad 5.7
C 564
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 18,500,000 CR
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
Series 11 (Aug 31, 2022) for 200 FP
Festival Playlist:
N/A
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Rare Classics
Value: 18,500,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Conversions[]

Icon Engine Conversion - Engine
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport3 V12 - 330 P4
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4 V8 - 360 Modena
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 4.5L V8
6.0L V12
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 4.5L V8
6.0L V12
Icon Game ForzaHorizon1 V8 - F355 Berlinetta
V8 - California
V12 - Enzo Ferrari
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 4.5L V8
6.0L V12
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
4.5L V8
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
4.5L V8
Icon Drivetrain Conversion - Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Aspiration Conversion - Aspiration
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 Twin Turbo
Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 Twin Turbo
Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 Twin Turbo
Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 Twin Turbo
Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 Twin Turbo
Positive-Displacement Supercharger

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