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The news of a replacement to the California T came unexpectedly just a few weeks ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. We met the Portofino, the car that will make you forget about its predecessor in a heartbeat.
Everything about it is new, especially the styling. However, you can still catch glimpses of the old model's Coca Cola bottle proportions.
Not surprisingly, the styling is very similar to the 812 Superfast and GTC4Lusso. Edgy headlights formed as boomerangs draw you towards gaping grilles and a magnificent hood.
This is also one of the few convertibles in the world that looks just like a coupe when the roof is up. And while the folding metal takes up a lot of real estate, there's still more room in the trunk than in the California T.
Inside, there's room for 2+2 adults. The steering wheel design mirrors that of the 812, while the wide infotainment screen is the same as in the Lusso. Ferrari is being generous with another display specifically for the passenger.
About the only carry-over is the engine, which is the familiar 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8. However, it now delivers 600 HP, and 560 lb-ft peak torque arrives between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm. That's 40 more ponies than before. Torsional rigidity is up while aluminum and carbon keep the weight down.
Together with some weight savings, this allows the car to hit 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and go all the way to around 320 km/h. Ferrari says the V8 has new pistons, con-rods, and a better intake. A new exhaust system and Variable Boost Management have been installed, ensuring a smooth GT blend with supercar aspirations.
The electronics deserve mentioning too. The Portofino combines a 3rd-generation electric power steering system with the E-Diff 3 electric rear differential and F1-Trac stability control. They all talk together to ensure you stay in control right on the edge of traction and performance.
Not surprisingly, the styling is very similar to the 812 Superfast and GTC4Lusso. Edgy headlights formed as boomerangs draw you towards gaping grilles and a magnificent hood.
This is also one of the few convertibles in the world that looks just like a coupe when the roof is up. And while the folding metal takes up a lot of real estate, there's still more room in the trunk than in the California T.
Inside, there's room for 2+2 adults. The steering wheel design mirrors that of the 812, while the wide infotainment screen is the same as in the Lusso. Ferrari is being generous with another display specifically for the passenger.
About the only carry-over is the engine, which is the familiar 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8. However, it now delivers 600 HP, and 560 lb-ft peak torque arrives between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm. That's 40 more ponies than before. Torsional rigidity is up while aluminum and carbon keep the weight down.
Together with some weight savings, this allows the car to hit 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and go all the way to around 320 km/h. Ferrari says the V8 has new pistons, con-rods, and a better intake. A new exhaust system and Variable Boost Management have been installed, ensuring a smooth GT blend with supercar aspirations.
The electronics deserve mentioning too. The Portofino combines a 3rd-generation electric power steering system with the E-Diff 3 electric rear differential and F1-Trac stability control. They all talk together to ensure you stay in control right on the edge of traction and performance.
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