Ferrari California 0–60 Times
The Ferrari California 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Ferrari California is the 2010 Ferrari California Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.90 seconds at 117.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Ferrari California is the 2009 Ferrari California Convertible, which took 3.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 117.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Ferrari California tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.63 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.03 seconds at 117.10 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.50sec
2010 Convertible · stock
Average 0–60
3.63sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.03sec
@ 117.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
3.90sec
2009 Convertible
Across 3 verified runs, the Ferrari California ranges from 3.50 to 3.90 seconds 0–60, with a 3.63-second average.
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Ferrari California Performance Overview
Ferrari’s California arrived for the 2009 to 2010 model years in this dataset as the front-engine, retractable-hardtop performance line represented by the Type F149. Across 3 verified tests spanning those two model years, its numbers cluster tightly around a 4.3-liter naturally aspirated V8, with F136IH and F136IB engine codes and a steady 453 hp output sent through a gasoline powertrain. The earliest result here, the 2009 Convertible, reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, establishing the initial benchmark for the model in independent testing.
By 2010, the same Type F149 formula had been sharpened. The 2010 Convertible cut the sprint to 3.5 seconds to 60 mph, which remains the quickest result in this sample, and also produced the fastest quarter-mile at 11.9 seconds @ 117.4 mph. With an average 0-60 time of 3.63 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 12.03 seconds at 117.1 mph, the California’s recorded performance over this span is defined by narrow variation rather than major mechanical change.
Within the years covered here, the California stands as a consistently quick Type F149 convertible, with the 2010 Convertible’s 3.5-second run representing the high point of the model’s tested performance.
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Ferrari California 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type F149 | 2008–2014 | 3.63s | 3.50s — 2010 Convertible | 3 | The Type F149 generation (2008–2014) averaged 3.63 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 Convertible at 3.50 seconds. Output was 453 hp across 4.3L V8 configurations. |
Type F149
2008–2014
Avg 0–60
3.63s
Fastest
3.50s
Tests
3
2010 Convertible
The Type F149 generation (2008–2014) averaged 3.63 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 Convertible at 3.50 seconds. Output was 453 hp across 4.3L V8 configurations.
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Ferrari California 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2010 Ferrari California
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.90
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2010 Ferrari California Convertible
3.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.90s
¼ mi @ 117.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.4 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 453 hp
- Torque
- 358 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,858 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2010 Ferrari California Convertible
3.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.90s
¼ mi @ 116.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 116.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 453 hp
- Torque
- 358 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,858 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify Ferrari California performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ferrari California trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ferrari California 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Ferrari California performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2010 Ferrari California Convertible runs 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds in recorded stock tests. Two separate 2010 runs match that figure, making 3.5 seconds the benchmark 0-60 time for the current model year California.
The quickest Ferrari California on record is the 2010 Convertible at 3.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 11.9 seconds, with the top recorded trap speed reaching 117.4 mph.
The fastest stock Ferrari California is the 2010 Convertible, which reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. All three recorded California tests are production cars, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same.
The Ferrari California Type F149, sold from 2008 to 2014, averages 3.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across three verified runs. Its quickest recorded time is 3.5 seconds, set by the 2010 Convertible, with output listed at 453 horsepower.
The fastest Type F149 Ferrari California is the 2010 Convertible. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 3.5 seconds, which stands as the quickest result for the generation. Across all Type F149 tests, the generation average is 3.63 seconds.
For the 2008-2014 Ferrari California generation, coded Type F149, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.63 seconds across three tests. The quickest run is 3.5 seconds, while the slowest recorded California run is a 2009 Convertible at 3.9 seconds.
The Ferrari California Convertible averages 3.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. Its best recorded run is 3.5 seconds, and its slowest is 3.9 seconds. Every recorded California test here is for the Convertible body style.
The 2010 Ferrari California uses a 453-hp, 358-lb-ft F136IH naturally aspirated gasoline engine with rear-wheel drive. In stock form, that setup delivers a 3.5-second 0-60 mph time and an 11.9-second quarter-mile in recorded 2010 tests.
The fastest quarter-mile time recorded for the Ferrari California is 11.9 seconds by the 2010 Convertible. The best trap speed is 117.4 mph, and across all three California tests the average quarter-mile result is 12.03 seconds at 117.1 mph.
There are three Ferrari California acceleration tests on record, and all three are production cars. Across those runs, the model averages 3.63 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest result is 3.5 seconds, while the slowest is 3.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ferrari California can do, not a single marketing claim.
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