California T really sounds like this?

Yup! I test drove a pre-production Cali T last week in Atlanta and it sounded similar to that. I didn't red line it like in the audio clip but it sounded very similar. You do need to wind it up a bit to get it sounding super aggressive. The engine sounds "bassier" now. Sounded great for what it is!

 

You can always make yourself comfortable by looking at a video and claim a result.
But based on 2 things :
-The reviews from California 30 owners who drive the California T, almost everybody claim that the sound of Turbo is lame.
-From every turbocharged successor of NA, like Zonda to Huayra, BMW M5 V10 NA to V8 Turbo, 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo (basically the same engine, only added Turbo), and 2013's F1 to 2014's F1.
I think the 458's successor will sound better than California T, but very lame if compared to 458 or Speciale.

 

Lame may be over the top but to each their own. For what the California T is I think it sounds good. For what the 458T is it remains to be seen. I'll reserve judgement until it's out, though.

 

I drove a Cali T today, the sound is fine, it is not a sound of a Maserati, but then what is? For a DD, a GT car, the sound is more than fine. I did not put the top down as it was approaching 100 degrees, but personally I liked what i heard, it sounded better than what I expected. Is it a F12 sound or a 458 sound, no, but actually Mike, My Maser GTC sport sounds better than a 458. However for what the car represents, its great. The car drove well, it is tight, the steering is precise. I cannot compare it to a Cali30 as i have never driven one. I am thankful that I have been fortunate to be able to purchase one.

 

same for me cali T sounds good,lots of torque,should outrun cali 30

 

Maser GTC sounds better than 458 in Wet Mode. Brother, when you drive a 458, you need to switch the little thing to Race Mode, unless you are a....sexy girl. It sounds louder and much much much higher-scream than any road version Maserati except MC12.

 

I think any comparison to a 458 is missing the point of the California T, though...

 

Yes, Cali has different orientation with 458. And everybody expect different things from a car. Some people like speed from stand still, 911 turbo is best for them. Some people like high speed, agility, daily usage, look, sound, etc.
I'm everything about look and sound. So the way I appreciate it may be different with you.

 

To each their own my friend.

 

+1

 

None of these sound as good as Aston or Maserati... So I don't really put emphasis on how Ferrari sound, they are just ok anyway... Driving fell is where it gets you...

 

I just got done driving the Cali T for about 30 minutes. (Thanks FOW).

I was shocked at how good it sounded. I kept the windows down, even though it was raining lightly.

 

Test drove last week.....sounds like a real Ferrari........surprising.....

 

I thought it sounded like a vacuum cleaner!!

 

Maybe it sounds like a fruit fly on a dog ?

 

Ha!

 

I drove the Cali T yesterday and I am a 2014 Cali 30 owner. I wholeheartedly agree that the sound is different. Not necessarily bad or lame. Just different. I had heard SO much negative stuff about it, that I was prepared to be bummed out. But I wasn't. And the speed? Holy hell that thing is fast. The torque is just unreal. It is SO much more aggressive and SO much more intense than my 2014. So much in fact, that I ordered a 2015. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the 2014? Anyone? Anyone?

 

Thank you for your post, I felt the same way until I drove the T, and just loved it. I did not have any Ferrari to compare it to, I am glad you loved it !

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czohLuUdfuQ

 

Hi, Firstly the FF is way more than I can afford, unless I purchased one used and then went to find my options. However, moreover, I have always had a drop top, and just love the convertible. I wanted the option of the back seat even though it is tight, but for a daily driver I feel the CaliT would be a better option for me. The FF is really a car I would love to have, 12 cyllander and the sound is amazing along with the back seats. I feel the FF would require much more expense on a daily driver than the T. If I needed a bigger car for going with the kids or friends, I would use my wifes ML350. This is my first Ferrari, and wanted to get it the way I wanted so I can keep it at least 5 years. I am not concerned with the Depreciation, as everything depreciates. I will drive it about 15k miles per year. So for me the Cali T was the most logical choice. Everyone has their own wants and wishes, for example I would never want a 458 coupe but love the spider.