Thursday, August 6, 2009

Ferrari California unveiled in Naza Italia

Ferrari
The new Ferrari California made its official debut for the Malaysian market at Malaysia’s largest supercar showroom today.

It was officially launched by SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Naza Group’s joint executive chairman and CEO of Naza Italia in the presence of top Ferrari executives coming from Ferrari Asia Pacific Headquarters.
The new California will be joining Ferrari’s 8-cylinder range which is made up mostly of very high performance
models.

It also flanks the 12-cylinder flagship 612 Scaglietti in the Grand Tourer category.

The Ferrari California is a car with the track in its DNA. It is enormously innovative and will more than fulfil the expectations of even the most discerning clients, offering breathtaking driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel as well as extreme versatility of use and in-car comfort.

It is available exclusively as a convertible with retractable folding hard top in either a two-seater version with a traditional rear bench or in the 2+ version which sees the rear bench equipped with seating for one to two passengers.

In line with Ferrari tradition, this model positively brims with innovative features.In addition to its retractable hard top and the forementioned original 2+ concept, the new Prancing Horse car also offers a new direct injection V8 engine, a 7-speed gearbox with steering wheel-mounted F1-style paddles coupled with a new dual clutch, a new suspension system (double wishbones at the front and multilink at the rear), the new evolved F1-Trac traction control system and Brembo brakes with CCM (carbon ceramic material) discs as standard (this latter feature is shared by the other models in the current range).

“We are positive that the Ferrari California will be the preferred model for new Ferrari owners”, said by SM Faisal. Samples of the various materials and virtual configuration tools will be available to clients at Naza Italia Centre to help them make their choices.

“They may also request out of-range colours and content to really ensure their Ferrari California is absolutely unique to reflect their identity and taste.”

The new Ferrari California will be available for viewing at the Naza Italia lifestyle centre from 10am to 6pm (Monday – Saturday) and from 11am to 4pm (Sunday) with a price tag starting from RM1.7 million to the limit.