The all new V8 GT dubbed the Portofino by Ferrari has been revealed and is expecting to make considerable waves in its segment. The Portofino will be replacing the Ferrari California T (Ferrari’s entry level model). The new design provides a spectacular harmony of luxury, comfort and sportiness, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Appropriately named Portofino, the all new GT instantly evokes images of cruising the Genoan coastline around the stunningly beautiful city of Portofino. In addition the vehicle’s launch color “Rosso Portofino” was also dedicated to the charming town. The Ferrari Portofino features a 552 horsepower turbocharged V8 engine derived from the California T that is capable of a not to sixty time of only 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph, without any compromise to space or comfort. And the all new Portofino is significantly lighter than the California T and also considerably more rigid.
The V8 exhaust soundtrack has also been improved through the use of modern revolutionary components, this symphony is also of course magnified when retracting the convertible hardtop. Other improvements have made way for zero turbo lag and improved fuel efficiency.
Similar to it’s predecessor the Portofino will have four seats, improved legroom for rear-seat occupants, a folding hardtop, and a modified wind deflector to allow for a more serene cabin environment when cruising with the top-down. Additional attention was also payed to new interior features such as the 10.2″ infotainment display, passenger display similar to the GTC4 Lusso, an improved air conditioning system, 18 way adjustable seats with a newly designed backrest that allows for improved rear seat legroom, and a new wind flow deflector that reduces air flow by thirty percent. No figures have been released regarding pricing, but expect a base price of around $200,000 similar to the outgoing California T.
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