This week we're taking full advantage of the summer weather by spending it behind the wheel of an open top Ferrari. Yes, it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. <br /><br />Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, the modern California brought with it a number of firsts for Ferrari. As a completely new car in the Ferrari lineup, it was the first Ferrari with a front engined V-8, a direct injection system, a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, a retractable hardtop roof, and a multi-link rear suspension. With these innovations, Ferrari was able to offer a car that was very adept as a grand tourer, but also equally capable of delivering blistering performance when called upon to do so. <br /><br />Under the hood of this 2+2 hard top convertible is a 4.3-liter direct injected V8, outputting 454 horsepower and 358 lb-ft of torque. Flat out, the California can go from 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 193 mph.<br /><br />Special thanks goes out to Aaron Bambach at Cauley Ferrari in West Bloomfield, MI. Visit their website at: http://www.cauleyferrari.com <br />And their Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Cauley.Ferrari<br /><br />Keep an eye out for more videos on this California and other Ferraris in the near future!<br /><br />Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.<br /><br />We upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when they're being driven joyfully. If you haven't already, subscribe. <br /><br />Winding Road Media presents automotive and racing products and information to car enthusiasts.<br /><br />http://www.windingroadracing.com offers products and services for car enthusiasts and racers. <br /><br />Winding Road Magazine is a free weekly online magazine written for the car enthusiast, with an intelligent, entertaining perspective. Visit us at http://www.windingroad.com <br /><br />Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winding-Road/18921012131<br /><br />Our Racing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WindingRoadRacing
