Say hello to the Ferrari Portofino. Ferrari’s surprise reveal that is the replacement for the California T. The new GT will make its global debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Ferrari Portofino Engine and Technology

The new Ferrari Portofino will be powered by the 3.9 litre V8 Turbo engine that develops 591 horsepowerat 7500 rpm and 760 Nm of maximum torque coming between 3000 and 5250 rpm. It goes from 0 to 100 kph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of more than 320 kph.

The Portofino gets the third gen e-differential (E-Diff3) integrated with the F1-Trac making improvement in mechanical grip and control of the car on the limit. The Ferrari Portofino is also the first GT in the range to be fitted with EPS (Electric Power Steering). Thishas reduced 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 simultaneously improving absorption of road surface unevenness.

Ferrari Portofino Exterior

Up front, the Portofino gets a large front grille with large air intakes on either side of the front bumper. The car gets all LED headlamps. The outside edge of the headlamp hides an innovative air intake which vents into the front wheel arch and exits along the flank to reduce drag.

The rear feature single round tail lamps which are place more further apart than in the California T. conceals the rear volume housing the all-new RHT which features a more lightweight design and can be raised or lowered at low speeds. The Portofino comes with a retractable electronically operated hard top.

Ferrari Portofino Interior

On the interior, the Portofino gets a 10.2 inch touch screen infotainment system, new air conditioning system that improves occupant comfort both with the top up or down, a new steering wheel, 18-way electrically adjustable seats with a new backrest design that boosts legroom for rear seat passengers, and the passenger display. When the top is dropped, the new wind deflector cuts air flow inside the cabin by 30% and also reduces aerodynamic noise.