Not Your Father’s California – The 2009 Ferrari California Base
People who buy a Ferrari California are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the California has been one of the mainstays of the Ferrari brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 2009 model is no different. A convertible for everyone in the household is what the Ferrari California delivers.
Performance
Ferrari California Engine Specs: The California Base comes outfitted with a 4.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Ferrari, is teamed up with a Ferrari 7-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Ferrari.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The California has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
For the 2009 California, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch ME-7, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
California Base Statistics
The California is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The California Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered California is a non-green car.
In 2009 the California came in the exterior colors of several colors. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
In Summary
The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Ferrari California. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
I loved mine.