All-new Ferrari California T: 49 percent more torque, infinitely more style

Since its birth as a standalone model in 2008, the California has been Ferrari's most affordable vehicle — that is, if you can call $200,000 affordable. This led sales to surpass 8,000 units, and of all the cars departing Maranello, the California brings in the most new buyers.

However, there's always been one gaping problem that's hard to ignore: It's uglier than a baboon's backside, and often the same color.

Naturally we approve of Ferrari red, but its lackluster aesthetics needed a rework. And, as is immediately evident with the new California T, debuting today ahead of its Geneva reveal next month, Ferrari has done just that — rectifying its errors, creating a convertible GT that makes us as wobbly-kneed as Shaun White's most recent bid for gold.

With its voluptuous curves and twin hood vents, it pulls together a design that once appeared lost and disconnected. A large part of its success must be attributed to the narrower headlamps that pinch up top like being tightened by a belt. The retractable hardtop and seating for four remains, and the interior cocoons the occupants in more leather than a La-Z-Boy factory.