Ferrari announced yesterday that Michael Schumacher is completing the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California. The Ferrari California will be publicly unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd this year.
The Ferrari California is powered by a 4.3 liter V8 engine that develops 460 hp and is capable of taking the new vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds.
"I have to say that, as with the 430 Scuderia, participating in the project since the very beginning has been really fascinating and great fun," said Schumacher at the end of a test session at the Fiorano circuit.
"Although the cars are very different, they both offer absolutely unique driving pleasure because of the inherently sporty character of all of the cars that come out of Maranello. The 430 Scuderia is, of course, a more extreme model with a focus on absolutely cutting-edge performance. However, although the Ferrari California is very much a Grand Tourer in terms of its usability and high level of interior comfort, it is still surprisingly sporty and fun to drive under any kind of conditions."
Comparing the V8 in the Ferrari California with the one powering the Scuderia Schumacher said: “They were designed to meet different requirements: the 430 Scuderia is aimed at drivers who want the very essence of a Ferrari and will get it out on the track as often as they can.
“The Ferrari California, on the other hand, is designed for everyday use and for weekends away whilst still guaranteeing all of the emotional impact that only an authentic Ferrari can deliver.”
