Italy: Ferrari Portofino
Though it is designed to be more of a leisure car, the Portofino has dimensions that are very similar to those of its supercar siblings from the Stallion brand. It measures 180.6 inches in length, 76.3 inches in width, and 51.9 inches in height, while riding on a 105.1-inch wheelbase. Curb weight works out to 3,669 pounds, around 176 lbs lighter than the California T thanks to various weight-reducing strategies that extend to the engine and electronics.
Powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 592 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque, the Portofino is every bit a bona fide Ferrari when you plant the throttle. Sending power to the rear wheels exclusively, 0 to 62 mph is completed in a swift 3.5 seconds, 0-124 mph takes just 10.8 seconds, and it’ll hit a top speed just shy of 200 mph.
The sporty-looking cabin is trimmed in an appealing mix of leather and metal trim, that, for the most part, exudes a sense of quality. There are some areas that aren’t in keeping with the Italian’s exotic price tag though, such as the air vents and the array of switches below the infotainment display. There are also quirks like an absence of indicator/light stalks; instead, these functions are controlled with switches on the busy-looking steering wheel. In true supercar style, the driver faces a centrally-mounted rev counter. The cabin isn’t overly spacious, although there is enough legroom on offer in front if the seats are pushed back. While you get power-adjustable seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, and air conditioning, there isn’t exactly an abundance of features in the cabin and it’s here that more traditional grand tourers.
Leather-upholstered seats are standard and available in a choice of many shades. You can choose between darker colors like Charcoal, Nero, and Blue Sterling, or go for a more expressive color option like Rosso Ferrari, Crema, or Beige Tradizione. Sporty Daytona seats are available as an option along with diamond-stitched seats. A carbon interior upgrade will cost extra and adds the material to the steering wheel, center console, and dashboard, plus there is a choice of five rev counter color backgrounds including red, white, and yellow. The level of customization even extends to the floor carpets, which you can have with an embroidered logo and in a selection of nine colors.
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