Ferrari California (F149) Convertible (2009-2014)
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Ferrari California (Type F149) is a high-performance mid-size luxury convertible in production from 2009 to 2014. It was powered by several tunes of Ferrari's F136 naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.3 liters. It was the last Ferrari available with a manual transmission; unfortunately, most buyers chose the 7-speed DCT.
Using a variant of the F136 engine that powered some of the iconic modern Ferraris from F430 to 458 Italia, the California is a more affordable yet much more practical model. With its hard convertible top, it is the one Ferrari that one can drive everyday. Thankfully, it has also earned a decent reliability record.
Unfortunately for the enthusiasts, while the California was once quite affordable on the used market, its price has shot up in recent years.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 97% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Sensuous styling
- Practical Ferrari
- Hard convertible top
- Great handling
- Reliable drivetrain
- Gated manual transmission available (the last in a Ferrari)
Cons
- Not the highest grade of finish
What external reviewers found***
External score 91% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb performance
- Fantastic build quality
- Excellent infotainment system
- Fantastic twin-clutch box
- Great looks
Cons
- Noisy transmission
- Not as comfortable as an F430
- More expensive than the HS
- Noisy engine
- No manual transmission
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Specifications
| California 30 DCT | California DCT | California MT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 340 L / 12.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 18.0 L / 19.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.0 L / 11.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 78.0 L / 20.6 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 390 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs, 360 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 19, 245/35 ZR 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/40 ZR 19, 285/35 ZR 20 | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 19, 245/35 ZR 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/40 ZR 19, 285/35 ZR 20 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/40 ZR19, 245/35 ZR20, 285/35 ZR20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1322 mm / 52.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4562 mm / 179.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1909 mm / 75.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1630.0 mm / 64.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1605.0 mm / 63.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8J x 19, 8J x 20 | 8J x 19, 8J x 20 | 19 in, 20 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm / 105.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 3.8 sec | 4.0 sec | 3.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.6 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 299 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 312.0 km/h / 193.9 mph | 310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph | 312.0 km/h / 193.9 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | F136IB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 4.3 L / 262.2 cu-in / 4297.0 cc | 4.3 L / 262.9 cu-in / 4308.0 cc | 4.3 L / 262.2 cu-in / 4297.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 490.0 hp / 365.4 kW @ 7750 rpm | 460.0 hp / 343.0 kW @ 9000 rpm | 490.0 hp / 365.4 kW @ 7750 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 114.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 106.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 114.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 77.4 mm / 3.0 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 77.4 mm / 3.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 505 Nm / 372.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2012 ~ 2014 | 2009 ~ 2012 | 2012 ~ 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 96%Ferrari's first twin-clutch box is brilliant – one of the absolute best of its type. Changes are quick, seamless and – if you're pushing on – violently quick. The engine feels alive, edgy, downright loud when provoked. There's no muzzle on this Ferrari.
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Pros
- Fantastic twin-clutch box
- Superb performance
- Great looks
Cons
- Noisy engine
- Noisy transmission
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 95%It's the first Ferrari designed specifically to attract women to the brand. The California is definitely softer than an F430, but then this is a GT car. It rides incredibly well, at least on the optional magnetohorological suspension. No other luxury convertible is so much fun to push hard on roads more suited to a Lotus Elise.
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Pros
- Fantastic looks
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Not as powerful as the F430
- Not as comfortable as an F430
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 88%Ferrari has revised its entry-level car, the front-engined and folding-hardtop California, stripping out weight, adding power and introducing an optional handling package. Ferrari redesigned the load paths on the California's aluminium body structure, chopping 30kg from the kerbweight while retaining the same torsional rigidity. Top speed climbs to 193mph, and the 0-62mph time drops from a smidgen to 3.8sec.
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Pros
- More fun to drive
- Better handling
Cons
- More expensive than the HS
- Less fun to ride
carmagazine[4]
Reviewer score 87%Ferrari has tailored the restart system to use less fuel than normal. When it works, suddenly the vibrations stop and you sit in silence. The steering is initially disconcertingly light, and it feels strange to finger twirl a £145k Ferrari out of the Maranello factory gates with ease. And the California fits the mould of a perfectly comfortable cruiser.
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Pros
- Fantastic build quality
- Striking metal roof
Cons
- No manual transmission
- Ridiculously heavy
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References
- ^ Ferrari California (2008): real-time CAR review blog. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ferrari/ferrari-california-2008-real-time-car-review-blog/. 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ Ferrari California (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ferrari/ferrari-california-2009-review/. 2008-11-28. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ Ferrari California Handling Speciale (2012) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ferrari/ferrari-california-handling-speciale-2012-review/. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ Ferrari California Stop&Start (2010) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ferrari/ferrari-california-stopstart-2010-review/. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
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