At Maranello, some new products are no surprise... but they're always an event. Less than a year after the presentation of the Ferrari Amalfi, the Italian brand is now unveiling its Spider version. A logical evolution, since the previous Ferrari Roma was already available as a coupé and cabriolet.
But this Amalfi Spider doesn't just remove the roof. It also corrects a much-criticized aesthetic detail on the Roma Spider, while improving interior presentation and retaining the impressive performance of the twin-turbo V8.
A design that finally corrects the Roma Spider's weak point
When the Roma Spider was unveiled, its split styling was the subject of much debate. While the overall lines were elegant, the front end, and especially the grille integrated into the bumper, elicited mixed reactions. With the Amalfi Spider, Ferrari seems to have heard these criticisms.
The new front end adopts a sleeker, more conventional design, with a slim black band and a redesigned bumper that simplifies the visual signature. The result is more timeless and less divisive than that of the Roma Spider, whose front design did not meet with unanimous approval.
As for the rest of the bodywork, the connection is obvious. The overall proportions, such as the position of the wheels, windscreen, doors and even the area behind the headrests, are largely based on the architecture of the Roma Spider. But Ferrari has reworked several elements: the sides now feature a wavy line at the doors, and the rear retains the high silhouette characteristic of modern Ferrari convertibles.
A Spider designed for open-air fun
As with all Ferrari convertibles, the roof remains the central element. The Amalfi Spider adopts a fabric soft top, available in several colors, which can be opened or closed in 13.5 seconds. What's more, the operation can be carried out while driving at speeds of up to 60 km/h, allowing you to enjoy the sunshine or quickly protect yourself in the event of capricious weather. Despite this flexible roof, Ferrari claims a level of thermal and acoustic insulation comparable to that of its retractable hardtop models.
The architecture remains that of a «2+» configuration. The two small rear seats are still there, more for convenience or to carry luggage than to actually accommodate adult passengers. It's a compromise already familiar from the Roma Spider, but one that preserves extra storage space. The trunk offers 255 liters with the roof closed, and 172 liters with the top down.
The twin-turbo V8 is always there
Under the hood, Ferrari remains faithful to its tried-and-tested recipe. The Amalfi Spider is powered by the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 from the F154 family. This engine develops 640 hp and 760 Nm of torque, a slight increase over the Roma Spider.
Combined with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox derived from the SF90 Stradale, this engine delivers performance worthy of a true supercar: 0 to 100 km/h is dispatched in around 3.3 seconds, while top speed reaches 320 km/h. Even in the Ferrari range, the Amalfi Spider is far from being a “quiet” car.
A thoroughly modernized interior
It's on board that the evolution is most visible. The Amalfi Spider features the completely redesigned interior of the coupé version. The cockpit adopts a minimalist architecture with three screens: a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver, a 10.25-inch central screen for the multimedia system and an 8.8-inch passenger screen.
Ferrari also marks a welcome return to physical buttons on the steering wheel and the aluminum starter button. An indirect response to criticisms of the ergonomics of previous touch-control Ferraris. The overall design retains the «double cockpit» philosophy dear to the brand, visually separating the driver's and passenger's areas.
A Ferrari designed for grand touring... a dolce vita version
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider belongs to a rather unique category: that of sporty GT convertibles with a mid-mounted V8 engine. This segment includes models such as the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and the Bentley Continental GTC. But Ferrari's approach here is more exotic and emotional.
Pricing has not yet been officially confirmed, but estimates put the price close to €270,000 to €300,000, some €30,000 more than the coupé version.
With the Amalfi Spider, Ferrari doesn't revolutionize the Roma's recipe... but improves it where it counts. The front design is less controversial, the interior has been modernized and the twin-turbo V8 turns every drive into an experience.
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