Motor Trend – 2017 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale – Video

 

Jonny Lieberman travels to the Italian Riviera to sample the latest and greatest convertible GT from Ferrari: the California T Handling Speciale. Long thought of as the “soft” Ferrari, the California added a whole bunch of power when it gained its T. The 3.9L twin-turbo V-8 cranks out 552 horses and 557 lb-ft of torque, to be specific. That power is then routed to rear wheels by a rapid-fire, seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. The Handling Speciale package retunes the magnetic dampers, stiffens the springs, and adds some drama to the exhaust note. But is it enough to make the California T into a sports car? Watch and find out!

2017 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale Specs:

BASE PRICE:$210,843

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:235 cu in, 3855 cc
Power: 552 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 557 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
Length: 179.9 in
Width: 75.2 in Height:52.0 in
Passenger volume: 75 cu ft
Cargo volume: 7 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est):4000 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.3 sec
Top speed: 196 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 16/23 mpg