by Presentation of the New Ferrari Amalfi Spider Roadster
Despite actively developing its first fully electric car, the Lucce, Ferrari continues to expand its lineup of models with internal combustion engines. The successor to the recently discontinued Roma Spider roadster is a new entry-level open-top car called the Amalfi Spider.
This model appeared approximately eight months after the presentation of the Amalfi coupe. Structurally, the car is largely similar to the coupe version, inheriting design updates, interior enhancements, and technical improvements, but receiving a complex fabric roof.
Design and Folding Roof Technologies
The exterior of the roadster is practically identical to the coupe. Details such as narrower LED light units, a smooth front end without a clearly defined radiator grille, updated bumpers, a more expressive profile, and new 20-inch alloy wheels have been retained.
The fabric roof is offered in four colors of custom tailoring and two shades of technical fabric with a characteristic weave. It opens in 13.5 seconds at speeds up to 60 km/h. The five-layer construction provides noise and thermal insulation comparable to a folding hardtop, similar to the system used on the Ferrari Portofino.
Updated Interior and Practicality
The 2+2 type interior received an updated center console with a 10.25-inch multimedia system screen, a 15.6-inch digital instrument panel, and a separate 8.8-inch display for the passenger. The car is equipped with a suite of driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the brand’s signature Manettino driving mode selector (Wet, Comfort, Sport, Race, ESC-Off).
The trunk volume with the roof raised is 255 liters, and with it folded, it reduces to 172 liters. This is less than that of the compact Fiat Panda, however, for buyers looking for an Italian sports car with the characteristic sound of a V8, this fact is unlikely to be decisive.
Technical Specifications and Dynamics
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is equipped with a bi-turbo 3.9-liter V8 engine that develops 631 hp and 760 Nm of torque. This is 20 hp more than the previous Roma Spider model. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed robotic dual-clutch transmission.
Despite the additional weight of the roof mechanism, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, just like the coupe. The difference is noticeable in the acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: the roadster needs 9.4 seconds versus 9 seconds for the coupe. The top speed remains unchanged at 320 km/h.
Pricing and Competitors
The official price of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider has not yet been announced, but the open-top version will traditionally be more expensive than the Amalfi coupe, which starts at $283,000 in the USA. In this market segment, the model will compete with cars such as the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster, Mercedes-AMG SL 63, Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and Maserati MC20 Cielo.
The appearance of the Amalfi Spider clearly demonstrates Ferrari’s strategy of balancing innovation and tradition. While the world awaits the brand’s electric future, it continues to refine its iconic models with internal combustion engines, offering customers emotions that cannot be fully digitized. This roadster combines the latest technologies, such as advanced driver assistance systems and digital displays, with the brand’s classic values—a powerful atmospheric engine, sleek design, and the feeling of the open road. It is intended for those who appreciate mechanical craftsmanship and pure dynamics, even in a world gradually transitioning to electric vehicles.
