2020 Ferrari Portofino Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Ferrari unveiled its successor to the California, called the Portofino after an Italian village of the same name, in 2019. Like the old California, the Portofino serves as Ferrari’s entry-level GT and features a retractable hardtop roof, seats in the back, and a potent V8 in front of the driver. Since the Portofino is just entering its second model year, it unsurprisingly goes into 2020 without major changes.
Sitting in front of the driver in the Portofino is a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 rated at 591 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. While it is an entry-level model, the Portofino is still a Ferrari and still extremely quick. The sprint to 60 mph takes a little over 3 seconds, and top speed is just shy of 200 mph. Expect unremarkable fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 highway, and 18 combined. It isn’t just quick between the traffic lights, either, as the Portofino features the magnetorheological dampers found across the Ferrari range, and its aluminum chassis is reportedly 35 percent stiffer than the old Ferrari California T's. The driver can also adjust the shocks depending on his or her mood, allowing the Portofino to be both a boulevard cruiser and a canyon carver.
Inside, the instrument cluster blends old and new with a large, brightly colored analog tachometer flanked by digital instrument displays. The center of the dashboard is dominated by a 10.2-inch touchscreen that runs Ferrari’s latest infotainment system and supports Apple CarPlay.
The Portofino has rear seats, and there’s more room back there than in the old California, but it’s still a tight space best suited for kids or short trips. The power-retractable hardtop, meanwhile, raises or lowers in 14 seconds at speeds up to 25 mph, and trunk space is a usable 10.2 cubic feet with the hardtop raised.
The Portofino is, aside from the GTC4Lusso hatchback, the most versatile car in the Ferrari range. It can be a comfortable long-distance cruiser with the roof up. It can also quickly shuffle kids or a couple of friends in between destinations. When the weather is nice, it’s a sexy convertible. And when you feel like driving hard, the Portofino has all the performance and all the features necessary for a track day or even just a blast through the back roads. It’s not alone in the world of expensive and fast convertibles, however. Buyers interested in the Portofino might also consider the open versions of the Bentley Continental GT or the Mercedes-AMG GT. The Aston Martin DB11 Volante is another tempting alternative, as are the higher-spec versions of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: passenger
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse