I think this is better than 488 GTB

"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes) 04/21/2015 at 02:26 • Filed to: None

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Axial > Frank Grimes 04/21/2015 at 02:34

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The California T is infinitely prettier than that god-awful 488 GTB.

E. Julius > Frank Grimes 04/21/2015 at 03:50

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Mmmm, convertible.

samssun > Frank Grimes 04/21/2015 at 04:31

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The 488’s design may be busy, but on no planet does a front-engined, 550 horse, 3600 pound cruiser best a mid-engined, 660 horse, 3200 pound spiritual successor to the 288 GTO. It runs a 10.4 quarter mile stock!

And, as with the C7, a darker color mutes some of the visual noise:

Milky > samssun 04/21/2015 at 09:19

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10.4 quarter mile?! I’ll believe it when someone besides Ferrari says it.

samssun > Milky 04/21/2015 at 19:06

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It’s reasonable and a couple of online calculators put it in the 10.4-10.5 range (used 3250 lbs, 660 bhp, 560 whp). Z06 did 11.0 with almost 300 extra pounds and the engine in front, so it’s in the ballpark.

William Byrd > Frank Grimes 04/22/2015 at 15:27

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Grimey, you’re crazy. I love you, but you’re crazy.

Frank Grimes > William Byrd 04/22/2015 at 15:46

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its probably true.

maybe it was just a passing mood but the front engine cruiser vibe of the california and its more subdued looks and possible comfort and convertibleness made more sense at the time.

William Byrd > Frank Grimes 04/22/2015 at 15:48

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I dig the CA from the angle posted. The rear still throws me off. It’s kind of big and lumpy. I normally don’t mind that (ifyouknowwhatImean) but in this case, it’s a bit weird.