At last, an everyday Ferrari
Ferrari claims that it’s new California model is one you can use every day. Isn’t that what every very- rich, supercar-loving buyer has been waiting for? A car you can take to the supermarket and fill with groceries.
But, to be fair, Ferrari has made a very desirable and sexy car that you could do that with – if you really wanted to. It has an automatic gearbox, and engine at the front and a metal folding roof. The words ‘Enzio’, ‘grave’ and ‘turning’ spring to mind.
Under the bonnet lies a 453bhp 4.3 litre engine that is almost identical to the one driving the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Inside you are wrapped in hand-stitched leather, and outside you are wrapped in graded aluminium covered with eight coats of paint and lacquer.
Shape-wise this is a beautiful rather than aggressive design, the aerodynamic wedge having given way to the curvaceously seductive.
Speaking of the loss of what may be seen as ‘purity’ someone said ‘The Times crossword just got easier’. Bad news for addicts of The Times crossword but good news for those who could never quite manage it.
With a conventional front engine, space for golf clubs (or shopping) and a softer shape this is a big gamble for Ferrari – it’s biggest since Enzo Ferrari told a customer called Ferruccio Lamborghini to go and build his own cars instead of complaining.
Definitely one for the luxury car leasing market
December 28, 2008 at 5:13 pm | Ferrari | No comment
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