"You might think that Ferraris should be mid-engined. And this one isn't. You might think Ferraris should have V12s. And this one doesn't. It's called the California, and you have to ask, what's the point of it? Certainly, it's not very pretty, and it has literally the worst built-in telephone of any car in the world. Unless of course you've always wanted to spend your life accidentally phoning everyone you know whose name starts with A. But, on the plus side, it's got a metal folding roof, it's reasonably nice to drive, and it means Ferrari can take money from people who might previously have bought a Mercedes SL which means they can afford to develop proper, wonderful supercars like the 458. So you see, the California does have a point after all."—Autovista (by Jeremy Clarkson)
The 2009 Ferrari California - abbreviated as "Ferrari Cali" - is a rear-wheel drive convertible grand tourer by Ferrari.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 and all subsequent Forza main titles until Forza Motorsport 7, being replaced by the Ferrari California T since Forza Horizon 4.
It is featured in Forza Horizon 2 as part of the Pre-Order Car Pack, and in Forza Motorsport 6 as a Unicorn car.
Synopsis[]
The California is Ferrari's first V8-powered front-engined car and was designed with a stronger emphasis on everyday use than other Ferrari models. As such, it is also the first Ferrari with a retractable hardtop.[1] It was named after the 1957 Ferrari 250 California.
The California was replaced by the 2014 Ferrari California T, an updated variant with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. In 2017, the California lineup was replaced by the 2018 Ferrari Portofino.
Drivetrain[]
It is driven by a redesigned V8 engine from Ferrari F430 with drysump lubrication and direct injection for improved fuel economy. Although power has been decreased by 30 hp (22 kW) to 453 hp (338 kW), the California produces more torque, which is 357 ft·lb (485 N·m).
Its engine is mated to a rear-mounted seven-speed dual clutch transmission, the first application of a dual clutch gearbox in a production Ferrari, which allows it to change gears seamlessly.
Platform[]
In order to offset additional weight caused by its hardtop construction, the California uses carbon-ceramic brake discs for improved stopping power and aluminum components for its bodywork and chassis, bringing weight down to a moderate 3825 lb (1735 kg).
Thanks to a transaxle architecture, the California has a rear-biased weight distribution. At the rear, a multilink suspension is used to complement the car's double wishbone front suspension, another first for a Ferrari.[1]
Statistics[]
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Speed 7.5 Handling 5.5
Acceleration 5.8
Launch 6.6
Braking 5.5
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B 488 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 230,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Roadster
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 | ||
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Speed 8.3 Handling 5.2
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 7.6
Braking 5.1
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A 523 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 220,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 194.8 mph (313.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.887 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 125.8 ft (38.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 336.4 ft (102.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.89 g | ||
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Speed 7.5 Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.7
Launch 8.4
Braking 4.8
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B 527 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 240,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: Coupster
Speed:
Top Speed: 194.9 mph (313.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 109.8 ft (33.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 278.9 ft (85 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.11 g | ||
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Speed 7.4 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 8.0
Braking 5.0
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A 612 |
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Unlock Requirements
Gifted by Turn 10 Studios on April 2016. | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Ultimate Sport Machines Value: 240,000 CR
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 | ||
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Speed 7.4 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 8.0
Braking 5.0
Super Rare
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A 612 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 305,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Sport Luxury Value: 305,000 CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 4 - Super Rare (+550)
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 | ||
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Speed 8.3 Handling 8.4
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 7.1
Braking 8.3
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A 539 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 220,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
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Speed 7.5 Handling 6.7
Acceleration 7.7
Launch 8.1
Braking 7.9
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A 746 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Pre-Order Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 189,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: GT
Speed:
Top Speed: 194.4 mph (312.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.887 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.985 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 139.7 ft (42.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 340.3 ft (103.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.94 g | ||
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Speed 7.4 Handling 6.7
Acceleration 8.0
Launch 8.2
Braking 7.9
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A 754 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 150,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: GT Cars
Speed:
Top Speed: 196.9 mph (316.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 142.5 ft (43.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 344.8 ft (105.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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4.3L V8 (430 Scuderia) 6.0L V12 (599 GTB Fiorano) |
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6.0L V12 (Enzo Ferrari) |
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6.0L V12 |
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6.0L V12 |
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6.0L V12 |
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6.0L V12 (Enzo Ferrari) |
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6.0L V12 |
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4.5L V8 5.2L V10 6.0L V12 |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
Trivia[]
- In Forza Motorsport 4, it is one of each Ferrari on disc 1 that must be owned by the player in order to unlock the Ferrari Collector achievement.
- It was rewarded in the Celebrating Our Community Forzathon event in Forza Motorsport 7.
- The California has a permanently closed roof in-game.
- Since Forza Motorsport 5, the California lacks the black plastic lower rear end of the real life car, and is listed as a 2008 model.
Gallery[]
(Front)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forzavista[]
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Model overview - http://auto.ferrari.com/en_US/sports-cars-models/past-models/california