‘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
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 ...