California HELE (Italy, 2010)

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show Ferrari presented a greener version of the California. This version of the California is equipped with the HELE (High Emotion Low Emissions) system, developed to reduce the environmental impact, while still boosting performance and driving pleasure.

The HELE system incorporates an engine fan and fuel pump control, electronic air-conditioning compressor displacement control and a gear-shift pattern that adapt to driving style. The Caifornia HELE has its fuel pump capacity controlled by the engine CPU in order to limit power demands on the alternator. The air conditioning  system has become more efficient with the amount of torque absorbed by the system being cut by 35 per cent, not affecting the efficient cabin cooling. The Ferrari engineers also achieved a reduction of current absorption and cut the cooling system’s weight by over 2 kg. The aerodynamic drag was reduced by 5 per cent at high speeds.

The California is the first...