Ferrari California facts for kids

The Ferrari California is a super cool sports car made by the famous Italian company, Ferrari. It's a two-door car that can fit two people in the front and two smaller people (or bags!) in the back. It's also a convertible, which means its metal roof can fold down!

This amazing car has a powerful V8 engine (that's an engine with eight cylinders arranged in a "V" shape). It can reach a top speed of about 310 kilometers per hour (or 193 miles per hour)! Both the car's frame (called the chassis) and its body are made from a light but strong metal called aluminum.

The Ferrari California is built in a special new area right next to Ferrari's main factory in Maranello, Italy. This new production line helps Ferrari make more of these fantastic cars.

What Makes the Ferrari California Special?

The Ferrari California was a very important car for Ferrari because it introduced many new features. It was the first time Ferrari did some things with this model:

• It was the first Ferrari with a V8 placed in the middle-front of the car.
• It was the first to have a super-fast 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This type of gearbox shifts gears really quickly and smoothly.
• It was the first Ferrari to have a folding metal roof, making it a "hardtop" convertible.
• It was the first with a special multi-link rear suspension system, which helps the car handle bumps and turns better.
• It was also the first Ferrari to use direct en:wikt:fuel injection, which helps the engine use fuel more efficiently.

Images for kids

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  A sleek Ferrari California in Monaco.

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  Another view of the Ferrari California 30.

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  A close-up of the powerful Ferrari F136ih engine.

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  The 2013 California 30 HS model.

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  The California T, a later version of the car.

See also

In Spanish: Ferrari California para niños