Used 2020 Ferrari Portofino for sale 

The Portofino only comes in one trim. Ferrari is a mark of speed, wealth and status, you can’t expect them to offer trims for their cars like a Hyundai or a Kia. They don’t roll like that. The kit you get as standard is down below.

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How am I gonna make my Ferrari unique if there’s only one trim? Aha!, Ferrari offers something called their Tailor-made program where you can spec the balls out of the car and get into customizing even the air vent surrounds. Of course, Ferrari’s gonna charge some serious money for it. Hey! If you can buy a Ferrari, you could obviously spend a couple of thousand dollars more. 

Enzo Ferrari once said that “I don’t sell you cars, I sell engines, the car is thrown in for free since it holds the engine” times have certainly changed and cars are more than just a shell to hold an engine. But Ferraris to this day emphasize their engine as something sensational. Which it is, to be honest. The 3.9L can be seen in the GTC4Lusso T as well but with a higher state of tune. The engine was so good that it won the international engine of the year award 4 times in a row from 2016 to 2019. Ferrari has bagged close to 14 titles for both F154B and F154C. Of which the F154B is the one in the Portofino and the GTC4Lusso and the F154C is the one in the 488 GTB, Pista and F8 Tributo.

The Ferrari’s V8 just dominates the playing field. The power is most produced by the Portofino out of the competition, but trails behind the Brit in terms of torque. Not significant but nonetheless. 

Is it fast?

Yes indeed. Ferrari pitched the Cali T as a grand tourer and the Portofino follows suit. It is an exhilarating experience but not as raw as the 488 Pista. The latter being a track focussed car, the rawness was expected. The Portofino reaches the ton in 3.5 seconds and manages the quarter-mile in 10.9.

The Porsche just takes the win in the quarter and is the fastest off the line. Ferrari makes up for the 1-second delay in hitting 60 by finishing the quarter-mile with a difference of 0.6 of a second. The folks from Britain manages an equal difference of one-tenth of a second in both the tests with the Aston edging forward.

How’s the ride?

The ride is as supple as any grand tourer but the Bently feels much more sumptuous. The Bently is the proper GT while the Ferrari is more of a GT with some pepper shot up its bottom. The car has very direct steering much like the 812 superfast, which adopts Ferrari’s electronic steering. One thing to point out would be the steering which is very sensitive and gives it a dart-like feel but any wrong moves and they’d have to hose you off the road. Put the roof down and feel the V8 burbling with a signature Ferrari wail. The drive is much more engaging when the elongated paddles which stay prominently on the column are used. The shifts are instant and the car takes off even in 4th gear. Marking how torquey the turbocharged V8 is. 

Will it stop in time?

The Portofino comes equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes on all 4 wheels and comes with all the electronic wizardry that helps you from wedging it in between trees. The rotors are 15.4” in the front and 14.2” in the rear. The brakes bring the car to a full emergency stop from 60 in 111.5 feet.

The Ferrari is second to the Aston in terms of braking distance. The Aston’s bigger front rotors may have helped it stop sooner. The Porsche takes a third by completing the stop at 114 feet. The Bently was no surprise to be honest, given it weighed 1000lbs more than the Ferrari. It took 168 feet for the Bently to stop from 60 mph.

When you’re buying a Ferrari, the last thing that you need to know about is its fuel economy. While it’s not gonna help in saving the Polar bears, the turbocharging has given the Portofino decent gas mileage. For the curious ones among you, the car returns 18 mpg combined. Which is amazing for a near 600 hp machine. 

Well, let’s be honest here, you are not gonna place your buy based on how fuel-efficient a 500+ hp machine would be. Nonetheless, here’s some trivia to those who care, the Aston’s the better among them, second in line would be the Bentley and a close third shared by the Ferrari and the Porsche.

The interior is dominated by the extensive use of leather and nowhere does it feel cheap. Obviously it's a Ferrari, it screams wealth and status. However, the climate control switches could’ve been better which is the only place in the cabin that felt a bit cheap. Apart from that minor niggle, the interior is magnificent. As with modern Ferraris, all the buttons are found on the steering wheel. From indicator switches to windshield wiper and washer controls.

The steering wheel also houses the Engine start/ stop button and the Manettino switch, Ferrari’s drive mode selector. Moving along you’ll find the 10.2” center touch screen which has all the media functions including radio and sat-nav. There is also the option of having the passenger display which is a screen on the passenger side that gives driving info like speed, what mode the drive is and so on. There is the center bridge housing the launch control, reverse and the option to switch between manual and automatic.

Apart from the Bentley all the rest are in fact best described as 2-seaters. Space at the back is pretty much non-existent for adults. Kids would fit in nicely or you could use it to keep your Hermes bags. The Bentley is the most spacious of the bunch, but there is something to piloting a Ferrari that all of the others lack.

How much cargo can you fit in?

The Portofino offers a generous trunk space of 10.3 cu-ft, which is okay for a weekend blast with your wife or the mistress perhaps. Keep in mind that this is with the roof up so expect the trunk capacity to go down even more if you decide to feel the wind in your hair.

The Bentley being the true GT offers more practicality than its race-bred sportscar turned GT car rivals. However, apart from the Porsche, the rest of the bunch offers an easy weekend trip with a couple of duffle bags squeezed in.

Interior Features

Some of the notable interior features include:

• 10.2” touch screen
• Passenger display
• Apple car play connectivity
• Dua-zone climate control
• Premium leather
• Aluminum paddle shifters
• Carbon fiber inlays in some of the interior trim.

Ferraris are known to incite sensations of a sensual nature if you look at them. Classic Ferraris from the iconic 250 GT SWB, 250 GTO to the Laferrari all look drop-dead gorgeous. However Ferrari has also given us some ugly cars as well, the Mondial 8, California, the 456. Much to our relief the Portofino is leaps and bounds ahead of the California in every respect.

The styling is spot on, with form following function. In 2018 the Portofino was awarded the Red dot: Best of the Best award for its design. Every line around the body has perfectly enhanced the visual appeal. The hips are sculpted to make it resemble that of a super model’s. Even with the roof down the proportions feel undisturbed. Good job Ferrari, you haven’t disappointed us this time.

Dimensional Analysis

The Portofino is 180.6” long which is about an inch longer than the California it replaces. Basically, the Portofino has grown an inch in all respects (LxWxH) apart from the wheelbase which remains the same as the California at 105.1”. The difference is not monumental but change is welcomed any day if it's good enough.

Being 80 kgs lighter than the Cali T the Portofino is the Lightest in this company of cars. The Porsche weighs a tad more than the Ferrari. The Aston is the third lightest and the Bentley carries the most heft.

Exterior Features

Some of the notable exterior features include:

• 20" silver forged aluminum Wheels.
• Vents on the front fenders to channel air along the sides of the car.
• Hood vents to aid in heat dissipation.
• Quad tailpipes
• Active brake cooling ducts on the front bumper.
• Side skirts and diffuser to provide more downforce.
• Ferrari’s integrated door handle that generates less drag.

For a 200 grand car, the Ferrari comes with a lot of standard safety features like ABS, EBD, Traction control and airbags to name some. However, all the driver assistance tech that are common nowadays are not there, nor are there any autonomous driving technology equipped. To put it into simple words, Ferraris were always meant to be driven by a human and not computers. How much do you want to see a self-driving Ferrari? certainly, we don’t. Do we care that it doesn’t have radar cruise control? Absolutely effing not.

Ferrari Portofino v/s Aston Martin DB11 Volante

The Ferrari is better in terms of power and performance. However, DB11 can be had in a V8 and a V12 which is not possible in the Portofino. Although Aston is fun the Portofino has better driving dynamics with a more responsive chassis and steering. In our opinion, the Aston sounds better than the Ferrari.

Ferrari Portofino v/s Bentley Continental GT Convertible

If the hunt is for a proper GT car, the Bentley would be the one. It has that level of class and not to mention how much better an interior it has. However, the Ferrari holds a certain flair that the Bentley lacks. Also, the Ferrari is much more agile and exhilarating to drive. But Bentley offers a W12 for a cool $34,000 extra which is the ultimate waft-mobile in our opinion. 

Ferrari Portofino v/s Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

Now, this is the clash between 2 sportscars. That’s how capable both are. Put the roof down on a spring day or take it to the track on a Sunday, both will not disappoint. It's a hard pick, but since we have to go with one, it’d be the Ferrari, because It’s a Ferrari. It has that certain passion and flair which is just unrivaled. 

A very comfortable GT car. Equally pleasing would be the fact that it has all that you expect from a Ferrari. Good looks, blistering performance, aural pleasures, and the all-important access to the Ferrari owners club. A much smaller hole in the pocket made than otherwise. The 2020 Ferrari Portofino is sure to keep your spirits high and the senses alive.