Ferrari Amalfi, the new Italian V8 supercar that replaces the Ferrari Roma

At the end of 2019, Ferrari unveiled its new model Roma to the world. Now, after five years on the market, it has a confirmed successor called Amalfi. The Italian brand’s concept for the Amalfi is the same as the Roma’s: a 2+2 coupé with a spectacular central V8 engine that combines high sporting performance without giving up the exquisiteness, refinement and design expected of a vehicle from the house of the Prancing Horse.

The resemblance between the Ferrari Amalfi and the Roma is undeniable, and this has an easy explanation: Flavio Manzoni, director of the Ferrari Style Centre, and his team drew on the Roma’s proportions and lines for its creation in order to achieve an even more sculptural and modern form without losing the essence of Ferrari’s 2+2 history. The result is a vehicle with a minimalist approach, perfectly defined lines and geometric volumes that sculpt its bodywork.

The Roma’s distinctive nose with integrated grille disappears on the Amalfi and gives way to a stylised headlight cluster joined in this area by a black band, while in the lower section sits a black mesh that gives it, in my opinion, a more sporty character. Right below it, the front splitter can be seen in glossy black with a central section in the body colour, which aligns perfectly with the side skirts and gives the sensation of a flat floor like a Formula 1 car.

From the side we can also see and appreciate the pronounced shoulder line running through this area, starting from the inside of the front wheel arch and blending into the rear wheel arch, framed by the gorgeous 20-inch alloy wheels fitted with 245/35 tyres at the front and 285/35 at the rear, which can be Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Pirelli P ZERO depending on choice. The work done on the rear reflects attention to detail but also a character that blends design and sportiness perfectly. Examples include the stylised headlights that now seem to float within the bodywork, and the rear diffuser with integrated exhaust outlets, which is much wider than the Roma’s.

This whole design exercise also conceals a silhouette sculpted with solutions that work in favour of aerodynamics and efficiency. Thus we find ducts facing the wheels that improve efficiency, and another just above the front headlights, connected to the engine cradle that aids cooling and reduces pressure. Aerodynamic elements such as the front wings and splitter, as well as the rear diffuser, help to generate more downforce at high speeds, not to mention the active rear spoiler perfectly integrated into the rear end, with three available settings.

The interior of the Ferrari Amalfi follows the enveloping concept introduced on the Roma but, as with the exterior, with a more refined yet sporty design and a more streamlined centre console that breaks the symmetry of the two front seats. All of this is complemented, as it could not be otherwise, by a selection of carefully chosen high-quality materials presented in a colour palette that enhances its sporting character, combined with comfort features such as the optional massaging and ventilated seats, plus the optional Burmester Premium sound system with 14 speakers and 1,200 watts of power.

Notable in the interior is how well integrated the three screens of its HMI system are: a 15.6-inch instrument cluster for the driver, a 10.25-inch central screen for the infotainment system and for controlling functions such as climate control and various settings, and finally the 8.8-inch screen where the passenger can enjoy the on-board experience even more, viewing parameters such as G-forces or engine revs. What is especially appreciated is the steering wheel, where physical buttons return and improve the driving experience, also incorporating once again a signature feature of Ferrari: the start button.

The crown jewel of the Ferrari Amalfi is the V8 engine with a maximum output of 640 CV and a torque of 760 Nm. It is the latest evolution of the 3855 engine and features a rev limit that now rises to 7,600 rpm, improvements achieved through a redesign of the turbos and a new control unit already present in other models such as the Purosangue, 12Cilindri and 296 GTB, while also managing to reduce the total weight of the engine. This engine works together with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox inherited from the SF90 Stradale, though equipped with a more powerful control unit and improved software.

For now, the new and spectacular Ferrari Amalfi will be presented to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed taking place next weekend, so we will not be long in getting more details on its full specification, price and arrival in the different markets.