DecodedCarsFerrari California T
4 model years from 2015 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2018
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 19–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 8,916 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2018 California T in brief
The 2018 Ferrari California T is a minicompact car offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 17% worse than the 2018 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Ferrari California T has 4 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2018.
Its most efficient year was 2018 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 19 MPG.
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2015 California T compares
The 2015 Ferrari California T is a minicompact car offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,814 lb.
About the Ferrari California T
The Ferrari California is a grand touring, high performance sports car created by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. It is a two-door 2+2 hard top convertible. When originally unveiled in 2008, the California was powered by a front-mid mounted, rear wheel drive, naturally aspirated 4.3-litre V8. In 2012, a lighter, slightly more powerful variant, the California 30, was introduced. In 2014, Ferrari announced the second generation of the model, named California T powered by a new twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8.
From the Wikipedia article "Ferrari California", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2018 California T pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 17% below the 2018 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 California T
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
Year to avoid2016 California T
0 owner complaints · 4 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2017 California T
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Lotus Evora | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Lamborghini Huracan | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →