Ferrari unveils Portofino GT
At the two thousand seventeen Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate Ferrari will present the Portofino, a V8 GT with a retractable hard top and a that will substitute the California T.
The design of the fresh Portofino is characterized by the two-box fastback silhouette and a dynamic design developed in close collaboration with the aerodynamic department to ensure maximum efficiency.
Compared to Ferrari’s most latest model – the eight hundred twelve Superfast – the Portofino maintains the dynamism and sculptural look, particularly evident in the bod flanks, but the result is more linear and less extreme, which contributes to the car’s uncluttered look.
Named after the picturesque village and renown holiday resort, the Portofino is powered by a six hundred hp V8 turbo and is tooled with a third generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3).
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The Ferrari Portofino is the fresh V8 GT set to predominate its segment thanks to a flawless combination of sportiness, elegance and on board convenience.
Ferrari has chosen a particularly evocative moniker for this exceptionally versatile drop-top car, referencing one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. Portofino is renowned for its charming tourist port and, over the years, has become internationally synonymous with elegance, sportiness and understated luxury. The launch colour of the fresh Ferrari has also been dedicated to this marvellous town: Rosso Portofino.
Capable of letting out a massive six hundred cv and sprinting from zero to one hundred km/h in just Trio.Five seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space plus two rear seats suitable for brief trips.
The Ferrari Portofino’s all-new chassis features a significant weight saving over the California T it substitutes. Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the chassis and body-in-white components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity.
The renowned Ferrari V8 turbo, part of the engine family that was nominated International Engine of the Year in both two thousand sixteen and 2017, now punches out forty cv more than the California T’s power unit thanks to the adoption of fresh components and specific calibration of the engine management software. The characteristic Ferrari V8 soundtrack has also been further enhanced and can be fully appreciated, particularly in top-down driving.
All aspects of the 8-cylinder’s efficiency have been honed with the adoption of fresh pistons and con-rods, and a fresh intake system design. The geometries via the harass system have also been revolutionised. The fresh one-piece-cast harass header reduces losses, an significant factor in ensuring Ferrari’s characteristic throttle response with zero turbo lag. These improvements, combined with the Variable Boost Management which adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, enable the Ferrari Portofino to suggest even higher levels of acceleration in all gears and lower fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model.
The Ferrari Portofino’s vehicle dynamic characteristics have been entirely revised and benefit from the introduction of fresh technological solutions. For the very first time on this type of Ferrari model, the third generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3) has been adopted and integrated with the F1-Trac, improving both mechanical grip and the control of the car on the limit. The Ferrari Portofino is also the very first GT in the range to be fitted with EPS (Electrical Power Steering). This permitted the engineers to reduce the steering ratio by seven per cent for even more responsive steering without a trade-off in stability thanks to the integration with the E-Diff3. The magnetorheological damping system (SCM-E) has been uprated with dual-coil technology which helps reduce roll while at the same time improving absorption of road surface unevenness. The result is an even more dynamic, responsive car that also produces superior rail convenience.
The Ferrari Design Centre-penned Ferrari Portofino is an aggressively-styled car with a two-box fastback configuration – unprecedented in a coupé-convertible with a retractable hard top – that adds extra sleekness to its silhouette, lending it a sportier character without impinging on its elegance and dynamism.
Close collaboration inbetween the Aerodynamics department and Ferrari Design has ensured maximum efficiency in the development of the surface treatment. Beginning with the front, the form of the large radiator grille opening, that spreads from edge to edge of the cautiously contoured nose, is underscored by a fresh full-LED headlight assembly with a more horizontal form. The outside edge of the headlight hides an innovative air intake which vents into the front wheelarch and exits along the flank to reduce haul.
The tail design underlines the car’s sporty stance which has been further enhanced by placing the tail lights further apart. This elegant solution cleverly conceals the rear volume housing the all-new RHT which features a more lightweight design and can be raised or lowered at low speeds.
There was also a particular concentrate on board convenience which is assured by a slew of fresh features, not least an infotainment system with Ten.2” touchscreen display, a fresh air-conditioning system that improves occupant convenience both with the top up or down, a fresh steering wheel, 18-way electrically adjustable seats with a fresh backrest design that boosts legroom for rear seat passengers, and the passenger display. All occupants will particularly appreciate the fresh wind deflector which, when the top is dropped, cuts air flow inwards the cabin by 30% and also reduces aerodynamic noise.
The Ferrari Portofino will make its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Display in September.