To showcase the capabilities and the appeal of the new Ferrari California T (Turbo), the Italian firm dispatched their head of development test-drivers Raffaele De Simone to Monte Carlo and told him to drive around a lot. Working at Ferrari certainly has its perk!
Here’s a video of DeSimone knocking about the Principality in the Ferrari California T, and it is a great watch. But you get a lot more from this footage than just a nice car and awesome scenery to look at. The man also delivers a highly informative lecture on the virtues of the new Cali:
Some of places featured in this video include he Col de Turini mountain pass, one of the toughest stages on the famous Monte Carlo Rally, the legendary Tunnel and the Monaco Grand Prix’s famous Loews hairpin.
Ferrari California T Technical Specs:
| Engine Type | 90° V8 with fuel direct injection |
| Bore and stroke | 3.41 in x 3.23 in |
| Unit displacement | 29.4 cu in |
| Total displacement | 235.25 cu in |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Maximum power* | 412 kW (560 cv) @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum torque* | 755 Nm (557 lbft) @ 4750 rpm in VII gear |
| Maximum speed | 196 mph |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.6 s |
| 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) | 11.2 s |
| Weight/power ratio | 8.69 lb/kw |
