During Ferrari's press conference in Detroit this January, the Italian stallions will be pulling the wraps of a new 2+2 coupe-cabriolet, complete with a folding hardtop.

Built off a stretched version of the next generation F430's aluminum architecture, the "F149" 430 GT California will have a 450 HP direct-injected 4.3-liter V8 mounted up front, sending power to the rear wheels via Fezza's F1 "Superfast" sequential gearbox. A six-speed manual will also be an option when sales begin in late 2008.

The setup is designed to take aim at Aston Martin's V8 Vantage, making it the least expensive Ferrari in the exotic automaker's stable – around €130,000.

This is not, however, the rumored "Dino" model, as that particular coupe will have a 3.5-liter V6 mounted amidships and will be priced around €100,000 when it goes on sale in 2009.

Article from http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/21/f...-do-battle-wi/

 

Ferrari executives are losing their minds.Making more affordable cars is not the way to go IMHO.

 

Are there any truths to this? I really doubt that this is true.

 

Other than news on many websites online, Nothing But there is always a grain of truth in all hearsay so something must be coming

 

An Italian designed and manufctured folding hardtop? I bet that thing will work flawlessly and consistently over time . . .

 

yeah, ferrari wont let you down!

 

It was only a matter of time before they start appeasing the demands which are required of the brand...at least they aren't selling out too quickly, it's a very intelligent business plan really.

Joshua.