2012 Ferrari California
US · Two Seaters
The 2012 Ferrari California is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Stop-Start option)
- Transmission
- 7-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Stop-Start option) | |
| Displacement | 4.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 7 | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.
22V536000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed…
Reported July 26, 2022. View on NHTSA
18V381000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, and FF vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature…
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at…
Reported June 7, 2018. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 7, 2026
Data verified: November 7, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2011 Ferrari California
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Stop-Start option) · RWD
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) - 2013 Ferrari California
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Stop-Start Option) · RWD
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2012 Ferrari California have?
Varies by configuration: 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 4.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Stop-Start option). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Ferrari California?
Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2012 Ferrari California front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: RWD.
Are there recalls for the 2012 Ferrari California?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.