Ferrari California California T

Ferrari California California T
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The Ferrari California California T (2014–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the European Union, France, and the United States.

Model codes: F149

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,560–4,570 mm RDW4,560–4,570 mm TC4,570 mm
Width1,910 mm RDW1,900–1,910 mm TC1,910 mm
Height1,320 mm RDW1,310–1,320 mm TC1,322 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm RDW2,670 mm TC2,670 mm
Front track1,630 mm ASTRA1,630–1,680 mm TC–
Rear track1,605 mm ASTRA1,610–1,660 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,745–1,775 kg RDW1,730–1,735 kg TC1,730–1,843 kg
Mass in running order1,845–1,875 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,200 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–198 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,124 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed316 km/h RDW––
Torque750 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years95.9% (94.8–96.8)86.4%1,483

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres12.5%28.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.4%6.6%
Suspension1.9%12.7%
Brakes1.3%21.0%

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)

2 complaints for model years 2014–2017.

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 7 versions of the Ferrari California California T

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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2014–20173.9 L412 kW (560 PS)Petrol251–268 g/km4,110
2014–20154.3 L360 kW (489 PS)Petrol278–281 g/km254

France 2 versions

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

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2015CALIFORNIA–360 kW (489 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic11.5–13.1 L/100 km NEDC270–299 g/km
2015CALIFORNIA T–412 kW (560 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.7–11.7 L/100 km NEDC251–273 g/km

United States 3 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2018SIDI3.9 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA303 g/km
2017–2018SIDI; with Stop-Start option · SIDI; Stop-Start3.9 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA297 g/km
2015–2016SIDI; with Stop-Start Option · SIDI; with Stop-Start option3.9 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA298 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.