Ferrari California with HGTE package coming in 2012
By Andrew, 09 Dec, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Ferrari California
The power of the V8-engined Ferrari California, which will arrive in February 2012, has been given a boost. It comes with a new handling pack that was tested on the Fiorano test track doing high-speed runs. The ‘Handling Speciale’ package comes with major upgrades to steering, dampers and springs based on the HGTE package available on the 599. With this HS pack, the California will be targeting customers who are mostly new to Ferrari.
The suspension will be able to respond by up to 50% faster to bumps due to the reprogrammed control software for the California’s magnetorheological dampers and lower-friction seals in the Delphi-supplied dampers. Modifications to the engine management system as well as a new alloy intake manifold for the 4.3-litre V8 will improve peak power by 28bhp to 483bhp and torque by 15lb ft to 372lb ft.
But then, the California could achieve these figures only if it runs on high-octane unleaded. In addition, the California’s steering rack has been modified to be 10% faster and its springs have been strengthened by 15% to improve body control. When put together, they offer a more focused driving experience. Its visual revisions are limited to just dark chrome trim for the grille and side air vents. However, these are optional. The revised California won’t have these NACA ducts on this mule’s bonnet.
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