Ferrari Portofino 2019 – 19 633 KM

Following the success of the Ferrari California, the Italian marque's best-selling model in a single decade, a new convertible makes its appearance in 2017. Based on its predecessor for the most part, the Ferrari Portofino takes up the torch of the retractable hardtop GT. Named after the famous Italian city, the Portofino is the first model to be named without a direct link to the brand's history. It retains the aluminum structure and relatively similar dimensions to the California, but is 2 cm longer and 3 cm wider. Structural rigidity has been improved by 35%, enabling the suspension to be made firmer. Weight, meanwhile, has been reduced by 80 kilograms, an important factor in the new model's overall performance.  

The overall design is more refined than that of the California, with a completely redesigned front end. The lines are more chiselled, the flanks sculpted, and the rear section loses height slightly to give a more coherent design, closer to that of its big 812 Superfast sister. The hardtop is as popular as ever, closing in just 14 seconds even when running at 40 km/h. At the heart of the Portofino, Ferrari decided to retain the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine used in the California, with a few slight modifications. Its power output was increased from 560 to 600 hp, resulting in improved performance, with a 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h.  

Power is perfectly managed and transmitted to the wheels by the F1 dual-clutch gearbox, allowing you to enjoy both the comfort and explosiveness of the Portofino. The growl of the V8 at low revs is quickly transformed into a sweet, explosive melody up to 7,500 rpm. Overall, the Portofino retains its GT soul, and therefore its orientation towards comfort. However, the improvements made by Ferrari enable it to offer a much more dynamic driving experience, a compromise that has been further improved.  

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