The Ferrari California is a compact car built from 2010 to 2014. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the California is
The Ferrari California is a compact car that Ferrari built from 2010 to 2014 — 5 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: California T, GTC4Lusso, Portofino.
Ferrari California tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 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 have? Power & range
The Ferrari California is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.9L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| 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 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | California | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 14 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 6 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $4,012/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari California?
The California is a compact car, built from 2010 to 2014. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ferrari California 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 reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 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?
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.