Ferrari California test drive - autocar.co.uk

[urwetdreamz]

my eyes... the quality :(

[Annihilator1111]

the engine on the 2008-present Ferrari California

Engine

4,297 cc 90° V8

[Bmants]

Shonenut213: What a stupid thing to say, I dont think you should put anything in print for the rest of your life. If you dont know what stupid is, look up the first Ferrari California, no this is not the first you idiot. Then look in the mirror to see what extremely stupid looks like.

[Shonenut213]

Ferrari is from ITALY so why the fuck would they called it the Califonia!?!?!?! It fucking retarded!!!!

[unknown3333333333333]

@Shonenut213 Does it really matter? They already called one Scuderia and another one Italia.

It's a name. Get over it.

[KPKaccountt]

@Shonenut213 the original ferrari california was actually designed to be sold in America only,but this one is a retro name and it's kinda awkward that they name it california but they sell it worldwide lol

[chandelorjames]

ZROOM! the sounds of a ferrari flying thru a highway tunnel

[imbluz]

This Ferrari is the epitome of a chick magnet. I don't care what the guy looks like, smells like or whatever. This car will have any hot chick on this planet creaming in their panties, begging for a ride, offering sex to the owner anytime he wants.

[TREYBELLS]

piece of shit

[maladmokidichakopati]

5:23 I was unaware that he had a rooster in the car...

[ThePrototype27602]

WAIT A MINUTE... The whole point of a GT car, is that it is very good for long journeys, but the California uses a lot of fuel, and that it has lots of boot space, which it won't when you lower the roof.

I really like the idea of a hard top folding roof, but what's the point, if there's no space in the boot, which there'll need to be for luggage on a long journey...

[BiWinningTigerBlood]

@ThePrototype27602 who needs luggage when you can afford a ferrari? just buy new clothes lol

[Annihilator1111]

the 2008-present Ferrari California is assembled in

Maranello, Italy

[d14d]

@Annihilator1111 All Ferrari's start life in Maranello and get sent to Pininfarina for a body before getting shipped to Modena for final assembly!

[REFUSETRUCKS3]

THE most beautiful, folding TIN TOP convertable in the world, it looks amazing from any angle. And yes lets hope that you can do more than 84 miles before you fill it up agen...... that bit I don't believe either...... I wonder what its MPG is ??? lol

[MusicnWeb]

@REFUSETRUCKS3 I have it it does about 600km with 1 full charge.... but I go on 7th gear most of and in highway...around town it's about 450km..so yes u can run up to 5 hours inside it...

[alexandrecsu]

I don't think you empty a tank in just 84 miles....

[MrKadin147]

i got to ride in a Ferrari California and a scagleatti in the same night

[PhatJoseph]

Damn right we don't feel sorry for you!

[lazylongboarder]

997 turbo still gets 20.xx mpg flat out.

997 doesn't sound on par unless it's a 3RS.

Ferrari's don't get enjoyed as often as the 911's do.

Ferrari's love traffic...

P-cars dig being USED, not parked.

I still dig the look of the "art on wheels" F-bombs.

[randomnessextremez]

I hate reviewers that suck at driving but this reviewer is quite alright.

[sabeboy1977]

is good to see something you cooperate to make. i use to work in the automobile market as a design engineer and we designed the HVAC that is the a/c controls down the navigate system :) i worked with it but never see one installed on a ferrari hehehe. but usually always is that way, people that work in design those cars generally cant afford them, and people that have not idea what is behind every car is the one that generally buy them....

[vrssmt]

84 miles?!

[AL11JAV]

i dont like the way this guy talks

[OceanicDistribution]

Eat the hat!

[VvREFLEXESvV]

its a fucking gps who gives a shit....

[tucamoton2]

2:05 "to quite like it" WTF its a ferrari if you dont like it you might as well step the fuck out the car bitch .l.>_<

[RajaBegun]

@tucamoton2

I think you took it a bit too personally.

He was not referring to the car. He was talking about the alluminium center console.

[RockawayCCW]

people that buy a ferrari california won't care about power to weight ratio or comparisons to porche. A ferrari is a real car. Porches are toys.

[68thelzeppelin]

@RockawayCCW you're wrong if you think porsches are toys. In fact I belive this Ferrari is for posers and faggots.

[TitanSubZero15]

@68thelzeppelin Doubt you can even afford a Ferrari.

[MusicnWeb]

@68thelzeppelin like u could ever afford one...lol

[Alew1992]

@RockawayCCW wrong way round ahole

[integralexpo]

@Alew1992

couldn't agree more

[ActaNonVerba71]

This is my favorite Ferrari. 

[yorrickwi]

james bond should drive this car

[PsyduckDex10]

i will stim in this car

[danthemanpatrick]

My Opinion: It's a convertible Ferrari with fake exhaust pipes. Therefore I do not like it.

Question: Does this car's engine have a flat-plane crank shaft?

[pyasahaina]

did he eat that hat or not???

[bugattilover100]

ferrari does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds

[ikeaaron]

Those brake lights piss me off so much. Why not use the fucking LED's that are already there?!

[sirpico123]

the presenter is great........top gear take note

[wasdwasdwwasd]

@Deviandful But the Ferrari is faster

[2fight4]

@wasdwasdwwasd

nope, the Panamera Turbo with 540bhp needs 3,6s from 0-100 km/h and 11,8s from 0-200km/h, so its faster than a Ferrari California, but still i cant understand, why Deviandful is comparing these two cars, cause they have nothing in common, except for being very fast cars. If you want to compare the California with a Porsche, you should compare it to a 911 Turbo convertible.

[bugattilover100]

@2fight4 actually the panemera turbo only has 500 bhp not 540bhp.

[2fight4]

@bugattilover100

the 540bhp Panamera Turbo has the optional Porsche power kit.

[bugattilover100]

@2fight4 OH so that s what adds the 40hp

[SuperApparition]

I work for Fiat Australia and I can tell you that the California costs Ferrari US$22,000 to build (that includes labor, raw materials, third party manufacturers). Ferrari makes beautiful cars, but Ferrari also rips off buyers.

[MrNoahthefox95]

@SuperApparition theres no way... how much does it cost to make a fiat 500??

[felipebh17]

ugly ferrari

[Enzo20061234]

This presenter is great.

[Waleed199018]

@Deviandful But Panamera looks like an elephant with a rat's ear.

[101ssh]

I am going to rob a bank for this car!

[bruizer1100]

nice car for a gold digging bitch!!!!!!

[crizzo450]

haha middle aged lucky bitch

[Saberek]

I'd rather get the ZR1...

[camcoop25]

@Saberek

That would be because you are a wanker.

[benbay001]

Good review :) autocar ftw!

[twilight4ev65]

I'm in love XD i'm not even that into cars either x.x

[dominodd25]

is there an automatic mode? no need to change gears?

[Knezpedja]

Great car but I don`t like that rear end. It`s like some Pokemon.

[gtsgtsgt]

@Knezpedja your mom's rear end is like some pokemon

[Knezpedja]

@gtsgtsgt WOW You are very smart. I can see vocabulary of 12 YO kid and IQ like my size of shoes.

[gtsgtsgt]

@Knezpedja read your comment 1st

[firebolt120]

can you just ride in a pure automatic mode? no need to change gears?

[gblikesnikes]

Reall who gives a shit about the nav when you going 193MPH

[Inklebonker1]

o mmy gosh i just love this car

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[lilmaz]

has this car really been out for 2 years, time flies!!!!

[sexyboi142]

these car makers today need to pay attention to what ferrari did to the california's top. it looks perfect as a coupe and beautiful with the top down. BTW ferrari said they wanted their navigation system to be user friendly and not require a manual...they suceeded

[fluxu5]

GREAT REVIEW!!!

[Remington870xmag]

ugly wheels

[ctra123]

LOL that is the same navigation i have in my Jeep Wrangler for fucks sake.

[MultiTopgearfan]

i like the looks of the speedo... u can't really tell if u reached 300km/h... the 300 mark is like almost upside down...

[superlloydyRS5]

lol, same satnav as 300c....

[GreenOatmeal]

Does he ever eat the hat?

[billybmxigan]

@GreenOatmeal what?

[guitarmanaddi]

@GreenOatmeal WTF

[Caliibri]

OMFG TUNNEL

[cafmdq]

TUNNEL ENTRANCE IS GREAT

[cafmdq]

THE ENTRANCE TO THE BRIDGE IS GREAT

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[andream1985]

If I EVER inherited millions or won the lottery I'd be right to nearest ferrari dealer & this gorgeous car would be mine. Listen to that engine, awesome handling too!

[MultiTopgearfan]

listen to that V8 in the tunnel!!! AMAZING!!!

[MultiTopgearfan]

thats what i like about a Ferrari... u get attention at every fuel pump station and ur in a Ferrari... need i say more?

[MultiTopgearfan]

nice commentator... not as good as Jermy Clarkson but close enough... Top Gear hasnt even reviewed this car YET...

[shadower95]

@MultiTopgearfan they have taken it on one of their driving expeditions though

[MultiTopgearfan]

@shadower95 yeah, across Romania right? but i like a full review better....

[speeder1674]

i think the 458 italia is better but thats just me

[MrFrozenCanuck]

Love the colour.

[dadaboi777]

Its like a way awesome maserati gt

[kagolko]

@dadaboi777 - haha. you're right!!

[thechucknorrisraper]

@dadaboi777 id take maser cheaper and better looking

[zzzzZodiac]

@dadaboi777 the Maserati GT is more awesome

[imbluz]

The California is the coolest Ferrari in the sense that it's not absurdly fast, but definitely fast enough and looks so cool for road touring and showing off.

[neversaidnever76]

"...... and give it EVERYTHING" hilarious

[HyperbirdF6]

Good review

[prmaster]

That nav system is a joke, lol

My uncle Jeep have the same one, lol

[dazimo]

In ALL Swiss tunnels is speed control! I wish him good luck with this coke dealers car but it is not much more than a skelter fun for pimps. Ferrari has in Europe NO touringservice whatsoever. The sound of the car is fun for a while but after a few months you gonna feel emberrassed when you arrive at a businessmeeting or in front of your hotel with this loud vulgarity.

[ryider]

@dazimo thats why you buy a bentley continental gt supersports

[ryider]

for some reason i absolutely HATE this presentor...

[notoriousagp]

@ryider hes a pompous ass. i know someone exactly like him. even looks like him.

[sondre12321]

@ryider same here, this is just Bullshit!!!....

[FerrariAlways]

dsfsfadsfas

[martynrss]

I don't like it. I wouldn't say no if I was offered one, but i definatly wouldn't buy one. For a few reasons. I don't really like convertibles to start with, and this one seems like Ferrari just made becuase they were bored. It doesn't have any drama, or passion about it I feel. I don't really like the interior, or the looks. I would much rather have something like an Aston Martin DB9 or Vanquish over this

[3droadrunner]

what a nice colour..!

[dodododa]

Where's the hat eating video? Cali sales didn't beat those othe cars he mentioned.

[degs88degs]

WHY BLUE?!?!?!

[ninjadudevideos]

@degs88degs y not blue i kinda like it

[marshknute]

@degs88degs Because there are idiotic people out there who will buy cars in stupid colors. If I ever created a sportscar company, I would offer my cars in silver, gray, black and red. If you want canary yellow or diarrhea brown, buy something else.

[degs88degs]

@marshknute You coudnt have sed it better.

[TheMusicandlyricz]

@marshknute thats why you'll never have the money for a sportscar company because of your bad taste rofl

[marshknute]

@TheMusicandlyricz How would my tastes in car colors affect my salary? If I wanted a hot pink car, my employer wouldn't fire me. All he cares about is how much money I bring to his business. Anyway, black, silver and gray cars define taste. Orange, green, and light blue cars are nothing but penis extensions.

[215alessio]

Do never compare a hand bult Ferrari with a robot bult mercedes or a porsche.

You just don't!

50 Germans watched this video!

[911msg]

My dream car always loved it!!

[Outdoorsmen44]

I would love to have this Ferrari.

[yourbestfriend6492]

I can't warm up to it... Its kind of ugly and in the same price range as the faster, more attractive 458. And I would almost absolutely take an R8 Spyder over this. If I want a convertible Ferrari, I'd wait for the 458 Spyder. Hopefully it has a ragtop...

[AudiABTr8]

I have yet to see one, which is weird, as I would expect to see tons...

[rtfisher]

Give it everything......LOL. Great bit, sounded awesome.

[sdmage]

somebody is going to eat a hat... just kidding the car is amazing!

[jabbawockeezrock101]

id rather have the 430 scuderia it just looks better

[AMERICANJD]

i have one in red i love it

[yumyumluckycharms]

@AMERICANJD sure you do... whats the VIN number?

[YellowstoneWolfLover]

cut the price in half and u would see alot more of them

[carmody911]

i heard one of these today and the video gives the car no justice. its engine was just soooo loud

[pkpaes]

hi

this is shahzad i am exporter auto car and auto parts any person interested so let me know

[moode6000]

woooooow

again

my god please i want this car

[AudiABTr8]

I absolutely love this car! Only 3 probs: The front styling, the satnav, the price.

[caporelle]

I want one too GG Very NICE Video !!

[MrRioMario]

he could have KILLED EVERYTHING when he exited the tunnel, you NEVER know if its clear

[BOWENSblog]

599 is a nice car but its too expensive. the 430 is sharp but its too sporty. the Caliornia is the best for me.

[AliAbd4]

top gear is better

[saviouroftheuniverse]

His laugh is unmitigated pleasure.

[AudiABTr8]

@xavs100 sure our government sucks, but if you didn't know, many people here come from other countries, including yours! and why are you asking us not to invade you? because you know that we'll beat you! we have the absolute most powerful army in the world! try to beat that. oh wait, you can't!

[Slushy687]

the california and the 599 are my fav

[buttnut1080]

The California is a joke. 458 Italia all the way

[nycrc]

this is my favorite ferrari yet

[zd8202ap]

What a car!

[JTMarlin8]

Looks too much like a vette. 458 Italia is much nicer.

[digi1988]

really ugly ferrari

[decibelchild]

5 stars for balls out in the tunnel.

probably my favorite thing to do in my BMW

i guess i can only dream of ferrari

[snguyenn]

the FRONT IS NICE THE REAR LOOKS CHEAP AND TACKY.

THE BACK LOOKS LIKE A GOLF!

[68hinduhammers]

this car seems under powered

[CroxificioSatriani]

5:20. Lucky bastard!

[fatdazday]

I saw one in the flesh yesterday, omg it's stunning, possibly the nicest looking car you'll see !

[yasinkurd]

nice car though i would prefer an Aston Martin or a Jaguar. But because i cant buy any of these i have a Fiat. lol

[tintsap]

2+2 seating??

[streettraining]

no, just 2 seater, rear shelf

[Xertazer]

yes, it's a 2+2

[larsinii]

yep, but only if your legs are made of spaghetti strands...or putting kids in the back. also have the shelf option instead of seats

[acstechtips]

well the 300c navigation is one of the best

[jaws12377]

i say go 4 da ferrari F430 Spider... its beast

[yako165]

I'm stuck F430 spider or California.

F430 is more powerful, agile, MUCH better looking, midengine, lighter, and is better suited for performance over all, California is more practical, has 4 seats so you can cruise with a few friends, more comfortable and has a convertible hardtop

[jbvarghese1993]

I think the California would be better

Because though the F430 is faster and more agile

You won't have many chances to try it out (unless you have access to a track)

Go for the California

[hurley911]

Nice car but it is basically a Ferrari badged Maserati GT, which is designed and built by Ferrari anyway, adding another product line to the Ferrari line up

[LachozaTube]

It's not even close.. the 430 SMOKES the California in every way and is far more beautiful to look at.

[Alex3349]

The Cali is faster from 0-100 km/h than the F430.. but on a track the F430 is faster.. but you can't compare those cars, they have two different purposes..

[KPKonliner]

@Alex3349 remember,it's also a convertible

[patfromozZ]

i would take the california or wait for the 458 spider.

[Janusha]

The answer is the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano or a Lambo Gallardo. If not.. then the F430. Standard one.

[dekster14LP]

This car is ugly and that a huge minus.

[shadymilkman1450]

@dekster14LP HAHAHA ur hilarious, this car is BEAUTIFUL, I love every aspect of this vehicle. the clean lines, the auto trans, the hard top, the navi, the engine, the look, the color, and the quietness when driving with the top down. I am a satisfied customer. :)

[patfromozZ]

i agree, it is very very nice.

[Jonzi96]

i want it O_O

[LMA629]

God I want a ferrari

[dentonbrowne]

@LMA629 that was awesome, my dad scares the shit out of me when he goes thru a tunnel like that lol but its cool to hear the engine

[thomakos1997]

@LMA629 i think that everyone wants a Ferrari

[llovevuvu]

@LMA629 me too

[carig12]

rear view of the car is very desappointing, looks too japanese for me

[Robbbo64]

"Is it any good?" Bloody Hell!!! It's a Ferrari, so it's not likely to be a complete crock of shit now is it???

[nicsevern]

0:20 som one shud have slapped him after he did that!