Ferrari California

The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that was launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door "2+2" hard top convertible. The California is powered by front-mid mounted gasoline direct injection 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8, sending a claimed 460 PS (340 kW; 450 hp).^[2] The car revives the "California" name used for the late-1950s Ferrari 250 GT.
According to industry rumors, the California originally started as a concept for a new Maserati, but the resulting expense to produce the car led the Fiat Group to badge it as a Ferrari in order to justify the high cost of purchase; the company denies this, however.^[3] The California represents a new, fourth model range for the company.

Production

The California will be built in a new production line adjacent to the existing factory at Maranello.^[3] The existing production line produces 27 cars per day, or 6,000 per annum. Ferrari plans to produce 5,000 Californias in the first two years of production, thereby increasing Ferrari production by 50% with introduction of this nameplate.^[3] The California, according to many motoring magazines, is sold out until 2011, with 60% of buyers being new to the Ferrari marque.^[5]

Design

The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari:

• The first front engined Ferrari with a V8
• The first to feature a 7-speed dual clutch transmission
• The first with a folding metal roof
• The first with multi-link rear suspension
• The first with direct petrol injection

Bosch produced the direct injection system. The engine displaces 4,297 cubic centimeters, delivering 338 kilowatts (460 horsepower) at 7,750 revs per minute, with a the maximum torque is 485 Newton meters at 5,000 revs per minute. The resulting 107 horsepower per litre of engine displacement is one of the highest for a naturally aspirated engine, as other manufacturers have used supercharging or turbocharging to reach similar power levels. ^[6]

Performance

	2009 Ferrari

The California has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph) and it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) under 4 seconds.^[2] Although 180 kilograms (397 lb) heavier and 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) less powerful than the mid-engined F430, the California reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in the same time as the F430 due to the dual-clutch transmission.

Aerodynamics

Ferrari spent over 1,000 hours in the wind tunnel with a one-third-scale model of the California perfecting its aerodynamics. With the top up, the California has a drag coefficient of 0.32, making it the most aerodynamic Ferrari ever made.^[7]

 

Video:Burnout Drifting and other crazy type of racing.

These are a few videos gathered at the end of the week of a new type of racing invented in the USA.Its Burnout Drifting .The objective of the race is to go really fast drifting and making lots of smoke.

In moto races its usual to touch the ground with your knee but these guys like to do it with their heads.

British cop trying to impound a Ferrari doesn't know how to start it but is rescued by a helpful bystander.
I wait for the official truck drifting championship.

4th of July Aniversary !

Today because all Americans celebrate the great day of fourth of July my blog will dedicate all its articles today to America.God bless the USA !On this historic date 235 years ago was signed the Declaration of Independence.On the 235th birth of America I shall honor it today by writing articles only about American cars.During the time, USA has offered us many automotive marvels and I love this country for that !

Chevrolet Cobalt Concept

Now at the Buenos Aires autoshow,Chevrolet presented officially the concept of a new family sedan.Cobalt concept will become a low cost family compact sedan which apparently will be sold in US and also in South America and Europe.It may seem weird that Chevy Cobalt will be sold in Europe since here in Europe Chevy Also sells the Aveo Sedan.If we compare the two models will observe that there are a few huge differences between the two models.First of all Cobalt isn't targeting young people like the Aveo,Cobalt being a much more mature car.Second of all the interior is much more refined and the car is not as sporty as the Aveo so there are a few differences.
The Cobalt's headlights are quite large and has a prominent grill.Chevy promises that the production model will have a great quality interior and will offer a big list of options to choose from.It will also be equipped with a 7 inch navigation system.The buyers will have to choose from two 4 cylinder engines one a 1,3L and one a 1,8L,gas and diesel version equipped with the FuelFlex system.The sales of this model will begin sometime in 2k12.I invite you all to share me on Facebook and Twitter and connect with me just searching Michael Scoffield.




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