The new Portofino

From the website: Ferrari Portofino: Capable of unleashing a massive 600 CV - Ferrari.com

THE FERRARI PORTOFINO REVEALED
A GT THAT REPRESENTS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF SPORTINESS, ELEGANCE AND ON BOARD COMFORT


Maranello, 23 August 2017 – The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT set to dominate its segment thanks to a perfect combination of sportiness, elegance and on board comfort.

Ferrari has chosen a particularly evocative moniker for this exceptionally 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.

LIGHTER CHASSIS, MORE POWERFUL ENGINE
Capable 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.

ENGINE
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.

VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The Ferrari Portofino’s vehicle dynamic characteristics have been completely revised and benefit from the introduction of new technological solutions. For the first time on this type of Ferrari model, the third generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3) has been adopted and integrated with the F1-Trac, improving both mechanical grip and the control of the car on the limit. The Ferrari Portofino is also the first GT in the range to be fitted with EPS (Electric Power Steering). This allowed the engineers to reduce the steering ratio by seven per cent for even more responsive steering without a trade-off in stability thanks to the integration with the E-Diff3. The magnetorheological damping system (SCM-E) has been uprated with dual-coil technology which helps reduce roll while simultaneously improving absorption of road surface unevenness. The result is an even more dynamic, responsive car that also delivers superior ride comfort.

DESIGN AND AERODYNAMICS
The Ferrari Design Centre-penned Ferrari Portofino is an aggressively-styled car with a two-box fastback configuration – unprecedented in a coupé-convertible with a retractable hard top – that adds extra sleekness to its silhouette, lending it a sportier character without impinging on its elegance and dynamism.
Close collaboration between the Aerodynamics department and Ferrari Design has ensured maximum efficiency in the development of the surface treatment. Starting with the front, the form of the large radiator grille opening, that stretches from edge to edge of the carefully contoured nose, is underscored by a new full-LED headlight assembly with a more horizontal shape. The outside edge of the headlight hides an innovative air intake which vents into the front wheelarch and exits along the flank to reduce drag.
The tail design underlines the car’s sporty stance which has been further enhanced by placing the tail lights futher apart. This elegant solution cleverly conceals the rear volume housing the all-new RHT which features a more lightweight design and can be raised or lowered at low speeds.

COMFORT ON BOARD
There was also a particular focus on board comfort which is guaranteed by a slew of new features, not least an infotainment system with 10.2” touchscreen display, a new air-conditioning system that improves occupant comfort both with the top up or down, a new steering wheel, 18-way electrically adjustable seats with a new backrest design that boosts legroom for rear seat passengers, and the passenger display. All occupants will particularly appreciate the new wind deflector which, when the top is dropped, cuts air flow inside the cabin by 30% and also reduces aerodynamic noise.

The Ferrari Portofino will make its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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 >320 Km/h
0-100 km/h 3.5 sec

FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS**
Fuel consumption 10,5 l/100km
Emissions 245g CO2/km

NOTE
* In 7th gear
** Combined cycle. Under homologation. ECE+EUDC with standard HELE system.

 

So curious about chassis weight, 0-100 3.5 sec should mean not much weight reduction from caliT

 

Cali T was the same chassis as the California. The Portofino is a brand new platform with significant weight saving and more rigidity (as per their PR), so basically a brand new car, not an "evolution" of the old one...

 

Lovely! Not sure about the name, 584GT would have been spot on!


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How do you figure?

 

Typical Ferrari, they did not give weight information, and if they did it would be wildly optimistic (without fluids, driver etc).

 

Profile reminds me of the 550/575 Maranello, which is a good thing, not the usual hardtop convertible...
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If they didn't give the weight, it means it's probably not so significant. Everyone screams about weight savings every chance they get. Ferraris also pretty much never weigh anything near the numbers the publish anyway.

 

The profile reminds me of a corvette. I prefer the Cali or Cali T.

 

Love it!

Bravo once again Ferrari!

Marco

 

I'm sure it's a great car, but would I trade my 16 CALI T on it and loose my arse on my present car, I'm not sure it's that great. Figure with trade it's gonna be about a 50k difference.

 

Like the design. Much better than the Cali. Hate the name. What has Portofino got to do with anything Ferrari? Might as well have called it Benidorm.

Is it an all new design or an evolution of the Cali? Name aside this will be a slam dunk winner!

 

Lol lol lol

 

Its really good looking. Much more masculine than calif but to me not as big a change as from orig cali to t. Probably vastly better driving experience than main competition of db11 too. Best convt gt on market

 

As it should be....

 

The Portofino removes any doubt about what is the entry level. Brilliant evolution.

 

My thoughts too.

 

What a gorgeous car.

Seriously. It's a beauty.

So long California T. It was nice knowing ya....

 

I was wondering when someone would have brought up the inevitable. Just because its a red sportscar with a front engine and four wheels

http://www.evo.co.uk/ferrari/19895/ferrari-portofino-revealed-ferraris-new-entry-level-gt

 

From the high res press pics:

Wheels are 20 inches.
Front Tyres Pirelli P Zero 245/35 ZR 20. Rear Tyres 285/35 ZR 20.

 

Nice car.
But I'm left feeling that if you want a GREAT looking ferrari you have to buy from the last few decades as the 812 and Lusso and now this are all fine, but not drop dead ferrari got to have it designs.

 

True anyway, Cali T was an evolution if the Cali 2009, so the life cycle has been quite long and now I think that 3 plus 2 years Is the idea.

 

Not being "wowed" by the pictures. I was hoping for something more classically pretty rather than overly aggressive which this car appears to be. Having said that it will inevitably look much better in person.

Not a fan of the steering wheel, I don't like it on the GTC4Lusso either, carbon fibre is a must I think, the ally part just accentuates the rather odd shape of the wheel and the airbag with is disproportionate to the size of the wheel...in my eyes at least. A frankly silly gripe and I am sure 600 bhp would allow me to forget about it rather quickly!

I really dislike the name...

 

Portofino... that name rings a bell...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Portofino

 

Absolutely georgeous! And has some "Zagato" design elements.