Ferrari California California 30

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The Ferrari California California 30 (2012–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the European Union, France, and the United States.

Model codes: F149

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,560 mm RDW	4,560 mm TC	4,563 mm
Width	1,910 mm RDW	1,900 mm TC	1,902 mm
Height	1,320 mm RDW	1,310 mm TC	1,308 mm
Wheelbase	2,670 mm RDW	2,670 mm TC	2,670 mm
Front track	1,630 mm ASTRA	1,680 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,605 mm ASTRA	1,660 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,775 kg RDW	1,735–1,880 kg TC	1,735–1,870 kg
Mass in running order	1,875 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,200 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	198 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,124 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	310 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	505 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/35R20, 245/40R19, 285/35R20, 285/40R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	94.7% (92.7–96.1)	77.9%	657

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	14.0%	31.2%
Suspension	4.1%	27.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	2.4%	8.4%
Brakes	2.0%	27.3%
Lights and electrics	1.8%	17.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4 complaints for model years 2012–2013.

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 5 versions of the Ferrari California California 30

European Union 2 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2012–2013	4.3 L	360 kW (489 PS)	Petrol	278–279 g/km	1,238
2012–2013	4.3 L	338 kW (460 PS)	Petrol	286–292 g/km	155

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013CALIFORNIA	–	360 kW (489 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.5–13.1 L/100 km NEDC	270–299 g/km

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2014SIDI	4.3 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	356 g/km
2013–2014SIDI; with Stop-Start Option	4.3 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	352 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.