Ferrari engineers are using the current California to hide the new
car’s mechanicals, but several key features give away its identity. Most
notably, the test mule is wearing the tapered headlights that we’ve
seen all other Ferrari models adopt. These are designed in such a way
that they aid airflow to other parts of the car, so their application
even at this early stage of development is crucial. The intakes and
exhaust tips are also different, suggesting the car’s new powertrain has
been fitted. Interestingly, it appears the stacked exhaust tip design
of the current California will be scratched in favor of a more
conventional horizontal arrangement.
The
replacement for the Enzo supercar, the rumored F70, also looks to have
this design. The big news is that the new car will feature a
twin-turbocharged V-8, possibly displacing less than 4.0 liters. This
new engine, which is being developed by Ferrari for use in the
California replacement as well as several other Fiat Group models,
should develop more than 500 horsepower, surpassing the California's
current 490-horsepower rating. It is expected to be a thoroughly modern
unit, complete with an F1-inspired KERS that's tipped to deliver an
additional 100 horsepower when needed. Source
2015 Ferrari California Review - Photo Credit
2015 Ferrari California Review - Photo Credit
2015 Ferrari California Review - Photo Credit
2015 Ferrari California Review - Photo Credit