Ferrari California 

Rumor has it that the next generation of the Ferrari California might feature a new V8 turbocharged engine. The Italian sports car is scheduled to arrive in 2015 and it will feature Ferrari’s newly developed Eight-Cylinder engine. The power mill can already be seen in the new Maserati Quattroporte where it has a 3.8-liter twin-turbo configuration with an output of 523 HP.

These rumors are based on the raised hood line of the upcoming California as well as the additional cooling vents. Autocar suggests that these modifications could indicate a turbo engine needing more space under the bonnet. These speculations are contradicted by insiders who are saying the car’s unusual exhaust layout is a necessity for test cars to reduce noise output during tests at Fiorano where stricter operating regulations have been implemented.

Notably, Ferrari designed the aforementioned engine at its new Maranello facility. Could the new investment bring new tech on the future Ferraris?