New for 2009-Ferrari

Jeff Youngs | Dec 31, 2008

FAST FACTS

New California model introduced
F430/F430 Spider are unchanged
430 Scuderia receives a slight bump in power and recalibrated transmission
612 Scaglietti is available with a new owner customization program
599 GTB Fiorano is unchanged

2009 Ferrari California

A , and paying homage to the 1957 250 GT California Spyder, Ferrari has introduced a limited-production open-top GT styled by Pininfarina. The aluminum-bodied car features a powerful 4.3-liter V-8 powerplant rated at 453 hp. Mated to an all-new 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, the Ferrari will sprint to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. The 2009 Ferrari California sets itself apart from other Ferraris as its V-8 engine is mounted in a "mid-front" position for the first time. By placing the engine in front of the passengers, but behind the front axle, Ferrari was able to accommodate another first for the marque: a power-operated folding hardtop for this all-new convertible platform.

Other Ferrari models

2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

2009 Ferrari F430/F430 Spider

The Ferrari F430 (coupe) and F430 Spider (convertible) receive no changes for the new model year.

2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia

The lightweight, race-ready Ferrari F430 Scuderia receives a slight boost in power for 2009. In addition, the dual-clutch transmission has been recalibrated for even faster shifting.

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

A new model that debuted for 2008, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano sees no changes for 2009.

2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari hasn't made any cosmetic or mechanical changes to the 612 Scaglietti for 2009, but a new customization program (called "One-to-One") allows customers to work with the factory during production to select and choose custom colors, upholstery and options.

Other Ferrari models

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

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