Ferrari California '08

The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that was launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door "2+2" hard top convertible. The California is powered by a front-mid mounted, gasoline direct injection 4.3 Litre V8, sending a claimed 460 CV (340 kW; 450 hp) to the rear wheels. The car revives the "California" name used for the late-1950s Ferrari 250 GT.

Concept
The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari: According to some sources originally started as a concept for a new Maserati,[3] the resulting expense to produce the car needed the Ferrari badge to justify the ideal return on the investment. The California represents a new, fourth model range for the company.
 * The first Ferrari with a V8 engine that would be mounted in the front area of the vehicle
 * The first Ferrari that would feature a 7-speed dual clutch transmission
 * The first with a folding metal roof
 * The first with a multi-link rear suspension
 * The first with direct petrol injection

Appearances in Gran Turismo
The California will be featured in Gran Turismo 5.