The Ferrari California T is a compact car built from 2010 to 2018. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the California T is
The Ferrari California T is a compact car that Ferrari built from 2010 to 2018 — 9 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: California, GTC4Lusso, Roma Spider.
Ferrari California T tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment California T owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari California T have? Power & range
The Ferrari California T is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.9L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ferrari California T, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 3.9L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The California T by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ferrari California T. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | California T | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 12 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $4,679/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari California T?
The California T is a compact car, built from 2010 to 2018. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ferrari California T warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the California T reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific California T?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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