When the Ferrari California was introduced in 2008, it successfully achieved the goals of increasing Ferrari’s overall sales volume and bringing new customers in. In fact, of the 8,000 units of the entry-level GT that were sold, more than 70 percent of them were being driven by first-time Ferrari owners.
Yet, the California hasn’t been accepted by true Ferrari enthusiasts because of its soft handling, excessive curb weight and well-mannered delivery of its output.
