The Ferrari Roma is no more. Long live the Ferrari Amalfi! With a grand flourish, Ferrari has unveiled its latest 2+ coupé, but let’s cut through the glossy marketing spiel and see what’s really going on here. Is this a revolution on wheels or just a Roma with a pricier badge? Grab an espresso, settle in, and let me take you for a spin through the world of Ferrari’s newest gem.
The Amalfi is, in one word, stunning. Let’s get that out of the way first. The Italians have crafted a car that looks like it rolled straight off a sun-drenched Amalfi Coast road. The lines are sharper, the nose more pointed, and the rear boasts a razor-straight light strip that screams futuristic Italian dream. The grille is gone, replaced by a wide air intake and a power dome on the hood that shouts, “I’m a Ferrari, and I know it!” The design leans closer to the 12Cilindri, with a dash of retro charm that has you reminiscing about the glory days of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. But let’s be honest: squint a little, and you’ll see this isn’t an all-new model. It’s a Roma with a facelift, a pricey makeover that Ferrari prefers to call a “new car.” A clever trick? Maybe. But when it looks this good, who’s going to complain?
Under the hood lies the familiar 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8, now with an extra kick: 640 horsepower, 20 more than the Roma. That’s enough to rocket you from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and hit 200 km/h in just 9 seconds. Top speed? A cool 320 km/h. The eight-speed dual-clutch automatic sends all that power to the rear wheels, and a new active rear spoiler generates up to 110 kilos of extra downforce when you floor it. The brake-by-wire system has been refined for a sharper braking feel, and the driver assistance systems have been upgraded with a full ADAS suite. Ferrari claims the Amalfi reads your grip faster than your mother-in-law judges your career choices. But let’s be real: when you’re driving a Ferrari, you don’t need driver aids to boost your confidence.
Inside, the cabin is a big step forward. The Roma took flak for its touchpad steering wheel, where an enthusiastic turn could accidentally switch the radio to a polka station. Ferrari listened: the wheel now has good old-fashioned physical buttons. Hallelujah! The iconic start button is back, and the dashboard is sleeker, with three digital screens that align seamlessly with the 12Cilindri’s style. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, without turning your instrument cluster into a digital mess. The center console is more compact, with a gear selector panel that nods to the manual Ferraris of yore. The 2+2 setup remains, meaning the back seat is better suited for your designer bag than your lanky teenage son. But with 273 liters of trunk space, you can pack enough for a weekend in Monaco.
Still, the question lingers: why a new name? The Roma wasn’t even five years old and was showered with praise. Why not call a facelift what it is? Ferrari seems to view the word “facelift” as something for lesser brands, like a budget sedan getting a new bumper. The Amalfi is an evolution, a polished sequel to an already brilliant story. With a starting price of around €240,000 in Italy (likely well over €320,000 in the Netherlands), it’s the “cheapest” Ferrari you can buy. Cheap is relative, of course—for that money, you could buy a terraced house in Den Helder. But between a house and an Amalfi, you know which one brings more joy on a Sunday morning.
So, the Amalfi is faster, smarter, and prettier than its predecessor, but a revolution? No. It’s an evolution, a Roma with extra shine and some clever tweaks. And honestly? That’s perfectly fine. Ferrari knows how to make hearts race, and the Amalfi does it with flair. Expect it in showrooms by late 2025, with a Spider version sure to follow. Until then, you can start picking your favorite color—red for the purists, or maybe that blue-green hue for the bold.
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