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Video: Ferrari California retractable hard-top demonstration

June 26th 2008 11:15
Ferrari California


Perhaps AutoBild's exclusive scoop with images of the Ferrari California's interior has given the Italian Stallion a kick up the backside afterall.


Less than 48 hours after these images came to light, Ferrari has responded by sending out a new link to their mailing list to 'see' the new California GT for the first time. We duly obliged, of course, and were directed to a video demonstration of the California opening and closing its retractable hard-top.





Deployed or retracted in just 15 seconds, the California is the quickest opening/folding convertible to have ever rolled off the production line at Maranello.




[Source: YouTube via Ferrari]










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Exposed: Ferrari California interior images

June 25th 2008 00:15
Ferrari California GT


In an exclusive scoop, German motoring magazine AutoBild was recently given full access to the all-new Ferrari California GT and here are the images to prove it.

Seen here for the first time is the interior and engine of the new Italian stallion which we doubt will please the people at Maranello too much since they appear to be holding back on releasing more official images until the vehicle's international debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Ferrari California interior

Ferrari California interior


While there's no doubting that Ferrari uses the highest quality materials, the interior of the California seems to lack the 'X-factor' of the 599 GTB Fiorano and 430 models. Maybe its the fully leather-trimmed steering wheel that doesn't quite work but as whole, it just seems a bit cartoonish when compared to the race-car focussed interiors of other Fezzas.

The exterior styling of the Ferrari California has also been scrutinised and quite frankly, it's not hard to see why. The rear-quarter view of the car looks bulky and the jury is still out on the quad exhausts which stack up on one another, Lexus IS-F style. The side view also appears to exude more Maserati DNA than Ferrari which is disappointing.

Overall, maybe this is Ferrari's way of highlighting the 'GT-ness' of the California - we don't know - but it just doesn't quite live up to expectations for us.

Read more about the Ferrari California including the official press release here.

Ferrari California interior

Ferrari California engine



[Source: AutoBild via CarScoop]








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2010 Camaro convertible pre-production images

June 16th 2008 11:15
Chevrolet Camaro convertible


General Motors has released two small but official images of the 2010 Camaro convertible in pre-production form for the Camaro fans out there


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Latest: Ferrari California with roof closed

May 30th 2008 06:45
Ferrari California Azzurro California


Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has released a new batch of images showing the new California GT with its hard-top roof closed for the first time


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Cheeky: BMW M3 Convertible TV commercial

May 26th 2008 11:15
E92 BMW M3 Convertible


This cheeky television commercial featuring the all-new BMW M3 convertible pokes fun at the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster by making it plain obvious which one is more of a driver's car


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Video: Ferrari California

May 23rd 2008 11:15
Ferrari California


There is still five (long) months to go before the public unveiling of the new Ferrari California at this year's Paris Motor Show but the Italian marque continues to whet our appetites with teasers of the new Italian stallion


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The all-new Ferrari California unveiled

May 14th 2008 06:20
Ferrari California


A few days ago, we reported that Italian car maker Ferrari had launched a new website to showcase their newest model. Not a lot of information was available back then apart from a few spine-tingling sound clips but almost all has been revealed now


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Video: Audi A3 2.0TFSI Cabriolet vs BMW 125i Cabriolet

May 7th 2008 11:15
(L-R) Audi A3 cabriolet and BMW 1-series cabriolet
Audi A3 cabriolet vs BMW 1-series cabriolet


UK motoring magazine Autocar has released a video of a short comparison test between two of the newest entrants in the world of premium compact convertibles - the Audi A3 cabriolet and BMW 1-series convertible


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Mazda6 spin-offs - coupe and convertible version rumours

April 15th 2008 23:59
Mazda6 coupe and convertible


While the first generation Mazda6 reinvigorated the Mazda marque in certain markets around the world including Australia, it appears the newly launched second generation '6' has failed to make its mark in the Japanese domestic market (JDM


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Bugatti Veyron Targa: Ready for next year?

April 15th 2008 10:45

Bugatti’s communication chief, Georges Keller, has confirmed to Automotive News that a targa-version of the ultra exclusive and super fast Veyron will be launched some time next year.

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Video: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

March 18th 2008 23:30
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider


The sexy convertible variant of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione made its highly-anticipated worldwide debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show. Besides showing the stunning car in production form, a beautifully shot video of the 8C Spider attacking a winding road alongside oceanic views was played in front of salivating motoring journalists and enthusiasts


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2008 F1 Safety Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

March 10th 2008 23:30
2008 F1 Safety Car


The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG has been chosen as the new official safety car of the 2008 Formula One Championship which starts in Melbourne this month


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Geneva Preview: Opel Tigra TwinTop 'Illusion'

February 27th 2008 23:30
Opel Tigra TwinTop Illusion


Soft-top convertibles are great for open top driving but pose enough concerns at other times for manufacturers to opt for a hard-top, a trend created by the first generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-class and copied by everything from a Daihatsu (Copen) to a BMW (3-series


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Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Production Version

February 20th 2008 23:30
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider


The convertible variant of Alfa Romeo's sexy 8C Competizione will make its debut in production form at the Geneva Motor Show held between March 6 - 16, 2008


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