The current Ferrari California is 179.5″ long, 74.8″ wide, on a 105.1″ wheelbase, weighing 3,825 lb. At 15 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Ferrari California generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 51.6″ | 105.1″ | 3,825 lb |
California year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 6 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 2013 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 2012 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 105.1″ | 1 |
Will a California fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 941 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″ | 71.3″ | +3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 105.1″ | +0.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,825 lb | 3,404 lb | 421 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Ferrari California?
179.5″ (14′ 12″) in its current generation, 74.8″ wide and 51.6″ tall.
How much does a Ferrari California weigh?
3,825 lb at the kerb.
Will a California fit in a garage?
At 15 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the California got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.