Next-Gen Ferrari California to Feature Twin-Turbo V8 Engine
Last year, a Ferrari California mule was spotted testing with a turbocharged engine and it appears that the powerplant will make its way to the next-generation model.
The next-generation Ferrari California will be the first production Ferrari road car to be powered by a turbocharged engine since the F40. Rumor has it that the powerplant will be a twin-turbo V8 related in design to the twin-turbo V8 used by Maserati in its new models. The engine however will feature all Ferrari components.
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Maserati’s 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine is good for 523 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, which already trumps the 483 hp and 372 lb-ft of torque from the naturally-aspirated V8 in the current California (above). It won’t be just about the new engine as the next-generation California will get new body panels and an updated interior. Best of all, the new California is expected to make its debut next spring, likely in Geneva.
[Source: Motor Trend]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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With F1 moving to V6's; i'm surprised it's not a V6. I guess a 3.8 TT V6 would be too similar to the GTR's 3.8 TT V6 and would invite unwanted comparisons. *OTOH; Ferrari would have made it a 120 V6.