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The Ferrari California is the brand's most affordable car, but it still runs almost $US200,000

The company's new prancing horse, named California, is the first retractable hardtop convertible from the legendary Italian sports-car maker. Under the hood is a 4.3-liter V8 engine with direct fuel injection, another first for a Ferrari. The California boosting deliveries by a hefty 40 percent from the record 2007 level to around 10,000 cars a year. The Aston Martin DB9 and Bentley Continental GT are reportedly among the target competitors on price.

The Ferrari California seems ready to write an intriguing new chapter in the history of one of the world's most famous and respected automakers. With the versatile coupe-convertible body style, it might well be one of the most appealing Ferraris of all time - and that's saying something.

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