California T

Alghero at sunset, the honey-coloured Catalan ramparts, the roof folding away as you leave the city behind: the California T is the Ferrari of la dolce vita, and the Riviera del Corallo is its ideal stage. The coast road to Bosa, suspended between Mediterranean scrub and open sea, ranks among the most beautiful coastal drives in the Mediterranean: forty kilometres with barely a junction, to be savoured unhurried with the V8 murmuring in the background.

It is also the most welcoming gateway into the world of Maranello: elegant without excess, docile in small-town traffic, thrilling the moment the road opens up. To understand the factors that shape the spend, read our guide to how much it costs to rent a supercar in Sardinia; for collection, delivery of a Ferrari in Alghero can be arranged at the airport, the port or your hotel.

The 560 hp 3.9-litre twin-turbo conceals a refined idea: variable boost management meters torque gear by gear, so the thrust builds as progressively as a naturally aspirated engine's, with no surge and no lag. The result is a silken delivery through the mid-range and genuine bite when you stretch it, the 0–62 mph dash dispatched in 3.6 seconds to a warm exhaust note — more baritone than scream.

The seven-speed dual-clutch favours fluency: left in automatic, it accompanies a gentle run along the harbour; taken by the paddles, it becomes an accomplice through the hairpins above Capo Caccia. Light steering and a supple yet composed chassis make it the most restful Ferrari to drive all day long, even for those who have never owned a sports car.

The folding hardtop is the heart of its double life: closed, the California T is a hushed, air-conditioned coupé, perfect for transfers; open, in a matter of seconds, it becomes the spider from which to watch the island roll past. The two rear seats take children or soft bags, and the boot remains usable even with the roof stowed — details that transform the practicality of a holiday.

Within the LSM Car Luxury fleet — more than 100 models and 150+ versions — the California T is the choice for those who want to experience Sardinia in freedom rather than chase a stopwatch: breakfast in Stintino, a swim at La Pelosa, dinner in the old town of Castelsardo, always under an open sky.