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2015 Ferrari California T looks great in any state (pictures)

Ferrari's drop-top roadster is appropriately named, but works just fine in other places, too.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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2015 Ferrari California T

This is it! The 2015 Ferrari California T!

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It is a 553-horsepower, front-engine, rear-drive roadster that seats four.

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With a starting price just under $200,000, it is also Ferrari's least expensive model of the moment.

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This car, however, had a suite of options driving its price up to over $440,000.

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Among those options? These lovely 20-inch wheels.

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And these Scuderia badges, too.

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Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V-8 that has been augmented by twin turbochargers.

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Headlights have been refreshed, with LED highlights.

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The rear diffuser ensures this car makes a statement in either direction.

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The gauge cluster features a multifunction LCD on the left and a massive tachometer with inset gear position on the right.

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Engine start is on the wheel, along with the turn signals and lights.

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Turn this red nob, called a manneto, to adjust the suspension and driving response of the car.

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Infotainment gets a big boost this year, thanks to CarPlay compatibility!

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Apple CarPlay allows for an iPhone to completely take over the in-dash experience.

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Yes, it's a boost gauge in a Ferrari...

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...A fancy, digital, multifunction boost gauge at that.

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All surfaces and knobs here feel top-notch.

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The little slider toward the bottom pulls the roof down.

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Leather is top-notch, and those front seats are very comfortable.

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The rear seats -- not so much.

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Carbon fiber and leather abound.

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Composite brakes are immensely powerful, but honestly a bit harsh for road driving.

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Trunk space is somewhat compromised by the folding top, but is still workable. Especially with the pass-through seats.

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