A fair percentage of the failures are fixed within warranty. The failures do not occure at a fixed mileage, it's a combination of how often and how hard the car is driven. We will see in a few years whether or not gearboxes starting failing like apples fall from trees. I agree with Bob, that if that were to happen, there needs to be a finacially responsible reaction from Ferrari, on behalf of the then-owners.
I hope we will not see this disaster, but I'm afraid, we will. MalibuGuy got his third DTC.... We all know his posts on the board....
At the risk of thread drift, I don't believe Ferrari did anything to extend the warranty related to the manifolds. The US law has a requirement that emissions system components have long warranty (I can't recall if it's 7 or 8 years). I think Ferrari were just following the law. Many brands have 5-10 power train warranties...would be nice to see Ferrari stand behind their $100k+ power trains for more than 3 years! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yup. These are old photos from quite a while ago. I think this car might have been a test mule for the new engine, but it shows nothing new style wise...
Editor Aaron Jenkins: We expect to see both turbochargers and KERS on regular production models likely starting with the California replacement in 2015. Forza No. 142 April, 2014 Page 6
I can see it as an option. I can't see it in regular production because of costs. But I can see people buying it like HELE in certain countries.
Off.. Sounds like a horrible task trying to engineer a car that performs well with and without a KERS unit.
Interesting proposal... Then they should do two MLU's of the F12. One "lightweight" version and one "KERS hi tech" version.
2015 Ferrari California to have 552 HP and F12 Berlinetta-inspired styling source (2015 Ferrari California to have 552 HP and F12 Berlinetta-inspired styling - report) "The latest report concerning the next generation California says Ferrari's entry-level model will have 552 HP. Power will be provided by a V8 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine taken from the Maserati Quattroporte (530 HP (390 kW) and 710 Nm (524 lb-ft) of torque). In the California the engine will be tweaked to output 552 HP (406 kW) and according to Autocar it will provide the vehicle with a louder soundtrack compared to the naturally aspirated V8 engine found in the outgoing model. At one point Ferrari considered a smaller V6 engine but in the end they decided to use the twin-turbo V8 3.8-liter. The car will adopt some design cues from the F12 Berlinetta, especially at the front, while the back of the car will be slightly lowered. Ferrari will continue to use a retractable hard top and for the cabin they are planning massive changes, including the adoption of a new infotainment system. The same report mentions Ferrari is already accepting preorders for the new California and they will commence deliveries in May 2014, following the car's public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Production output is expected to decrease by 500 as Ferrari has already expressed its desire to increase exclusivity by limiting production rate without having a negative impact on profitability. Source: New Ferrari California set for Geneva reveal | Autocar "
It sounds great...hope it sounds great. Look at that torque!!! Guessing it will be heavier than a 458...how much heavier? And the turbo could be a plus at altitude (8k ft here). SF may have hit another home run on this one.
If it's reflective of the F12, it's going to be awesome. That car just looks fantastic on city streets. It's the Italian version of a muscle car. "Get the F out of my way!" The 458 looks more delicate and sporty but the F12 just looks plain mean.
You are spot on, my friend. I saw a black F12 in motion last weekend and it looked like a demon on wheels.
