In 2014 the California T (with “T” meaning turbo) was introduced (as a 2015 model) at the Geneva Motor Show as the final evolution of the California, with new front sheet metal influenced by the F12. The grille was enlarged, the headlights were pulled back in the fenders and two broad hood vents were added for engine bay cooling. The most successful changes come at the rear as hiding a folded hardtop without eliminating trunk space was always going to make for a rather matronly rump, but by lowering the trunk lip fractionally and employing visual tricks like orienting the tailpipes horizontally instead of vertically and enlarging the diffuser, Ferrari created the impression of a much lower, wider car. A new interior featured an updated dash and very comfortable form fitting, leather-clad seats, making for low wind and tire noise levels. An all-new 3,855 cc twin turbocharged flat plane crankshaft V8 with a maximum boost of 18.9 psi produced 553 hp at 7,500 rpm, good enough for a top speed of 196 mph! It is interesting to note that Ferrari didn’t turbocharge the Cal T merely to increase power; it also did so to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. In addition, higher gearing inside the Cal T’s seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox improves fuel economy by about 15 percent. Even better, the optional Magneride Dual Mode Suspension package offers great handling, excellent balance, a much improved exhaust sound and new gearbox software, while the carbon-ceramic brakes haul it down from any speed with ferocity!

2018 California “T” s/n 228295 is heavily option and finished in Rosso Corsa DS 322 paint with Beige Tradizione 13042 leather with both Rosso 0504 and Rosso Ferrari 130421 stitching, offset with Nero 152 black carpets, still covered in their factory colored throw mats, with both the Ferrari Scuderia and California T Handling Speciale Logos. The base price was $198,973.00 plus $3,750.00 for delivery and handling. A quick walk-around shows the optional Scuderia Shields, ($1,855.00); Black Brake Calipers ($1,517.00) and 20″ Forged Diamond Rims, ($8,099.00). A peak at the interior shows options including a Beige Tradizione 13042 leather interior with Color Upon Request Stitching ($927.00) plus Colored Special Stitching ($759.00); Colored Mats with both logos ($1,349.00); a Carbon fiber steering wheel with LED lights, ($5,145.00); the Special Handling package ($7,227.00); a Backup parking Camera, ($3,712.00); dual Horses stitched on the headrests ($1,265.00); an In/Out Electric Mirror with home link ($3,036.00) and ventilated full electric seats ($7,773.00) for a total of $245,387.00 when new.

2018 California T s/n 228295 was sold new by Boardwalk Ferrari in Plano, Texas and, as a low mileage one-owner car, has lived in Texas since new. Watching the power top in action, going from down-to-up or vice-versa, in a mere 14 seconds, is a show unto itself! She comes with all the goodies including two keys; the owner’s manual in it’s pouch; the full tool set in its case; the air compressor; the battery tender and the red Factory car cover in its carrying bag. It even has the Factory white gloves, in their small red bag, should a tire change be necessary! An interesting feature of the “T” is a circular digital boost gauge, mounted between the dashboards circular air vents, which monitors the turbo boost, turbo response and turbo efficiency. It is essentially a glorified clock, but it’s great fun to watch in action.
With the roof-up, there’s little noise to betray it isn’t a coupe. With the roof-down, cockpit turbulence is minimal. With a total production of all California variants about 17,300 cars, the California is and was a major marketing success for Ferrari. At only 3,705 miles California T s/n 228295 is essentially a new Ferrari. Both the panel fit and the paintwork are perfect. The lower rockers, door edges, fuel filler, side mirrors, front lights, and the entire front end are all essentially new. The lights and glass are excellent and the wheels are free of curbing. The interior is also excellent, with no appreciable signs of wear. The carpets, leather, and dashboard are all as-new. The engine compartment and the trunk are also all as-new. For those who like their own sounds, rather than the sound of the flat-crank V8, the California is the first Ferrari road car to feature the then-new Apple CarPlay functionality into its built-in infotainment system and is the last model to still have a CD changer. The California T is a car your wife would love to drive to her Pilates class, yet it will humble your neighbors F40 thanks to 80 more hp than an F40 and a 0-to-60 time a full second faster than than an F40!!