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Ferrari has already begun production of the new California presented at the Geneva Motor Show but has not yet ruled on the date of marketing, but the first units will be aimed at Europe.
With this update the Italian sports car is lighter, faster, more accurate and enables new customization options.
Motor gasoline direct injection GDI V8 equipped raises its power from 460 to 490 hp and maximum torque becomes 505 Nm at 5,000 of revolutions per minute, which is achieved thanks to new exhaust manifolds and changes in the engine mapping. On the other hand, the manufacturing techniques used by the chassis CoE Scaglietti have reduced the total weight of the car in 30 kg.
The new Ferrari California gets accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds and for those who want a plus in their dynamic behavior can request special package called Handling magnetorheological dampers including Speciale controlled by a control unit that reduces the time response by 50% and a new address 10% faster.
Has also expanded the range of colors can be combined with two-tone finish and three coats of paint and reinterpret classic tones using the latest technology in paint.
With 360 hp and a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the new RS Plus TT becomes the most powerful and fastest of the entire range. We can see on the stand of the German firm’s Geneva Motor Show.
As reported by the brand with the four rings, this variant of the TT will be available in both coupe and roadster body and hit the market next spring with prices in Germany start at 60,650 euros. The mechanical model mounted 2.5 TFSI, which is additional twenty horses have won over the TT RS. Its torque has also been improved by 15 Nm, so that the delivery Plus TT RS 465 Nm. Can be chosen with manual or automatic six-speed S Tronic seven.
Maximum performance
In its coupe and associated with the automatic gearbox double clutch S Tronic is able to stop the timer in just 4.1 seconds for the 0-100 km / h. It can be rolled to a tip speed of 280 km / h. Besides being the fastest variant, this combination is also the most efficient of which offers the TT RS Plus, it recorded a consumption of 8.5 liters per 100 km (one tenth below the same roadster body model).
The new TT RS Plus is equipped with a brake system that uses high performance drilled front discs and four-piston calipers. Fits tires 255/35 wheels with five-spoke 19-inch black color which are topped by a bright red ring.
The model features the famed all-wheel drive “Quattro” series. The lightness of the automobile, achieved through the use of aluminum in certain areas of the vehicle, facilitates its dramatic benefits. Not surprisingly, the coupe with manual weighs only 1,450 kilograms. Optionally, you can fit the magnetic adaptive suspension (Audi Magnetic Ride).
“Suit” character
There are several variations that distinguish aesthetic from the rest of this Audi TT range. In addition to the black mesh grille and brushed aluminum frame, fixed rear wing mounts a larger and its mirror housings are made of plastic reinforced with carbon fiber without any paint. Inside the cabin have been installed several chrome inserts present in the dashboard, steering wheel and the cam, among other areas. By way of detail included the presence of the logo “TT RS Plus” on the knob of the gear box.