Ferrari Portofino (2018) Goodbye, California T. Hello, Portofino HD

The Ferrari Portofino is the new Ferrari V8 GT .Ferrari has chosen a particularly evocative moniker for this versatile drop-top car, referencing one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. Portofino is renowned for its charming tourist port and, over the years, has become internationally synonymous with elegance, sportiness and understated luxury. The launch colour of the new Ferrari has also been dedicated to this marvellous town: Rosso Portofino. apable of unleashing a massive 600 cv and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space plus two rear seats suitable for short trips. The Ferrari Portofino’s all-new chassis features a significant weight saving over the California T it replaces. Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the chassis and body-in-white components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity. The renowned Ferrari V8 turbo, part of the engine family that was nominated International Engine of the Year in both 2016 and 2017, now punches out 40 cv more than the California T’s power unit thanks to the adoption of new components and specific calibration of the engine management software. The characteristic Ferrari V8 soundtrack has also been further enhanced and can be fully appreciated, particularly in top-down driving. All aspects of the 8-cylinder’s efficiency have been honed with the adoption of new pistons and con-rods, and a new intake system design. The geometries throughout the exhaust system have also been revolutionised. The new one-piece-cast exhaust header reduces losses, an important factor in ensuring Ferrari’s characteristic throttle response with zero turbo lag. These improvements, combined with the Variable Boost Management which adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, enable the Ferrari Portofino to offer even higher levels of acceleration in all gears and lower fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model. Technical Specification Summary Engine Type V8 – 90° Overall displacement 3855 cm3 Maximum power output * 441 kW (600 cv) at 7500 rpm Maximum torque * 760 Nm from 3000 to 5250 rpm Weight and Dimensions Length 4586 mm Width 1938 mm Height 1318 mm Weight distribution 46-54% front/rear Performance Maximum speed over 320 km/h 0-100 km/h 3.5 sec Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions** Fuel consumption 10.5 l/100 km Emissions 245g CO2/km Culture Code-Make Me Move (feat. Karra)