Car Tuning
The tuners at CDC Performance have released a new kit for the exotic Ferrari California. Starting off with a supercharger system, the 4.3-liter V8 engine has been boosted to approximately 600 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. As a bonus, a new custom exhaust system has a valve controlled option integrated into the RACE button. A few styling modifications and suspension tweaks came next.
There have been several tuning kits released for the Ferrari California, but this particular one from Novitec Rosso seems to top them all. Called the Race 606, the modifications include a front lip spoiler, vented hood, aggressive rear diffuser, and a bunch of carbon fiber accents. More expensive customizations include a lowered sport suspension to drop the Ferrari 35 mm, a hydraulic front lift system, and NF3 three-piece wheels wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires. Performance tuning came next with the 4.3-liter V8 boosted with the additions of a supercharger, intercooler, new intake manifold, larger fuel injectors, remapped ECU, and a high performance exhaust system. The dyno numbers are after the jump.
The tuning folks at Anderson Germany have spiced up the Ferrari California for those looking for a more custom look. This Italian hardtop convertible carries a 4.3-liter V8 under the hood, developing 460 hp from the factory. Anderson Germany tuned it up to raise the horsepower by 55 for a total of 515 horsepower, thanks to a re-calibrated ECU and valve controlled high performance exhaust system. Three different sound modes for the exhaust are available via remote control in the cockpit. Extra performance enhancements to the Ferrari California include electronically adjustable dampers to lower the ride height by 35 mm or raise the car 40 mm. A new set of alloy wheels were also installed with the rim painted the same color as the car, and come wrapped in high performance tires.
Here we have the latest Novitec Rosso tuning job on the Ferrari California, which received a nice power boost and styling upgrade. The notorious Ferrari tuners from Novitec increased the 4.3-liter V8 powerplant to produce 606 hp at 7,900 rpm with 603 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Thanks to the addition of a new supercharger with 0.4 bar of boost pressure, the Ferrari California also received a water-to-air intercooler, special intake manifold, new fuel injectors, and a custom exhaust system that allows the driver to control the sound. A new ECU with precise tuning from Novitec Rosso coordinates all these aftermarket parts hooked up to the Ferrari, and this supercar is now able to hit the 100 km/h mark in just 3.8 seconds.
The tuning specialists from Hamann are well known for their German customizations, but this time they turned to the Italian supercars and modified the Ferrari California. They offer an ECU tuning package that reprograms the computer giving a 20% improvement over the stock numbers. The Ferrari California’s 4.3-liter V8 is boosted to 552 horsepower after the tune, and Hamann installed several aerodynamic parts. These include custom side vents, side skirts, and a custom rear wing which are available in either fiberglass or carbon fiber. A new carbon fiber two-piece front spoiler with integrated side moldings was also made to fit the Ferrari California aftermarket body kit.
These are the first pictures with the new model Ferrari California that is going to be revealed at the Auto Show from Paris in October. The “red horse” has a V8 engine that could develop 454 HP connected to a 7-step gearbox. The car is convertible and it could easily compete with Porsche and Aston Martin. The car was designed by Pininfarina and Ferrari tuning companies should find ideas for this lovely car. According to AutoExpress, Ferarri California will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds. The price for this car will be around $260,000 and it will be available only in the mid 2009. Until then, enjoy other ferrari tuning pictures. Read More →