‘Entry-level’ is a relative term when it comes to Ferraris

The sublime Portofino has swiftly dispelled memories of its underwhelming predecessor, the California, writes Matt Robinson

The Ferrari Portofino: drives far better and looks nice than its predecessor, the California

Critically speaking, the 2008-launched Ferrari California was not a success. Unusual and fussy styling meant it didn’t have the effortless good looks demanded of vehicles that proudly wear the Ferrari badge, while as a driving experience it was felt to be too soft and too far removed from the Italian company’s sports-car ethos to be truly worthy ...