The new Ferrari California T is a remarkable machine deserving careful inspection, not only because it is the first turbocharged Ferrari since the F40, but also because its engine could be used in the next version of the 458. But first things first, let’s see how much better the T is compared to the previous non-T version.

To that end let’s join the good fellows at Autocar as they take a Ferrari California T to some quiet mountain roads and put it through its paces.

So Ferrari California T addresses the issues of the previous model, namely the suspension deficiencies, while improving on its good features. It is now better-looking and more powerful, and the roof mechanism is improved for better NVH levels. Still, a lot of hard-core Ferrari aficionados are reluctant to accept the Cali as a real Fezza, since it cares little for the brand’s core values. That is why the California is more popular among the first time Ferrari buyers.