Compare Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina vs Ferrari California vs Alpina Roadster V8

Variants
California 30 DCT
California DCT
California MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
185 L / 6.5 cu-ft
340 L / 12.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
18.0 L / 19.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
114.0 L / 30.1 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
260 kg / 573 lbs
335 kg / 739 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/40 R18, 295/35 R18
255/35 R20

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1260 mm / 49.6 in
1322 mm / 52.0 in
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4550 mm / 179.1 in
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1935 mm / 76.2 in
1909 mm / 75.2 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs
1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2500 mm / 98.4 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.4 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.2 sec
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
299 g/km
Fuel Economy
35.6 L/100km / 6.6 MPG (urban) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (highway)
13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
F133
F136IB
Engine | Bore
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.5 L / 334.0 cu-in / 5474.0 cc
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
485.0 hp / 361.7 kW @ 7000 rpm
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
88.6 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.0 mm / 3.0 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
569 Nm / 419.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
505 Nm / 372.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
2000 ~ 2006
2002 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
84%
97%
83%
Pros
  • Good styling with the top up
  • Sweet F133 V12 engine
  • Gated manual transmission
  • Sensuous styling
  • Practical Ferrari
  • Hard convertible top
  • Great handling
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Gated manual transmission available (the last in a Ferrari)
  • Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
  • Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • Awkward with the roll-over hoops
  • Not the highest grade of finish
  • A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8

Price

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