Ferrari has unexpectedly announced\u00a0a successor to the ageing California and newer T variant. Given the Ferrari Portofino nameplate, plenty of enhancements can be found inside, outside and underneath.<\/p>\n
The new model benefits from the latest Ferrari styling evident on 812 Superfast and GTC4Lusso models. Providing an intimidating front end, Ferrari Portofino models appear much more aggressive\u00a0than its predecessor; however, it will retain the hard-top folding roof that recesses behind the rear seats.<\/p>\n
The interior is fitted with an identical steering wheel to modern Ferrari’s. Whereas the widescreen multimedia\u00a0system has been lifted straight from the GTC4Lusso.<\/p>\n
Driving the rear wheels of Ferrari’s latest entry-level model is an identical 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 delivering an extra 38 hp. Now with 560 horsepower, the hard-top convertible model launches to 100 km\/h in 3.5 seconds before hitting a top speed of 320 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Ferrari has made other changes to the motor besides cranking out additional\u00a0power. New pistons and con-rods feature a new design along with a one-piece cast exhaust\u00a0header cuts out turbo lag and increases\u00a0throttle response.<\/p>\n
A new sports\u00a0exhaust system and variable boost management system allows the motor to pump out additional\u00a0hp without sacrificing fuel economy which is said to be increased.<\/p>\n
Other mechanical components\u00a0have been tweaked or added including electric power steering and Ferrari’s third generation rear differential. The magnetorheological damping system has been altered and Portofino’s ride on an all-aluminium\u00a0chassis.<\/p>\n
The Ferrari Portofino will make its debut next month in Frankfurt.<\/p>\n
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