A distant descendant of the 1957 Spyder 250 GT California, the all-new Ferrari California follows on from the 2005 Superamerica. This retractable hardtop coupé cabriolet, designed by Pininfarina, has an elegant, dynamic look and was developed on the Maranello race track by Michael Schumacher himself. It will be recognisable, among other things, by the three gills that adorn its flanks and the body-line indentation that marks the rear of the doors. The new Ferrari is powered by a 4.3-litre V8 engine placed in a novel front mid-engine position. Another new feature is the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which should make the California a pleasure to drive.