Ferrari Roma

Market and succession

Deliveries of the first Romas began in summer 2020. The open-top Roma with a fabric roof debuted on March 16, 2023, replacing the Portofino. Competitors included the Aston Martin DB11 and the McLaren GT. The coupe variant was phased out in 2024. Ferrari presented its mechanically and visually related successor, the Amalfi, as a coupe on July 1, 2025.

Engine and turbocharging

The chassis is made of aluminum and is partly shared with the Portofino, as is the 3.9-liter V8 (F154). The crankcase and four-valve cylinder heads are aluminum; the engine features direct gasoline injection and a flat-plane crankshaft. Two parallel, water-cooled turbochargers operate at 1.2 bar. The "Variable Boost Management" software adjusts torque to the selected gear; 760 Nm is available in seventh and eighth gear. Dry-sump lubrication prevents oil starvation during hard acceleration.

Transmission

The Roma shares its 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with the SF90 Stradale. Ferrari cites 15 percent more tractive force in third gear compared to the previous generation's 7-speed transmission, along with a tall eighth gear for highway driving. Unlike the SF90, which uses electric power to reverse, the Roma features a mechanical reverse gear and an electronic differential. The transmission weighs 6 kg less than that of the Portofino, primarily thanks to dry-sump lubrication and a compact aluminum oil sump casing.

Interior

In the center sits a portrait-oriented 8.4-inch touchscreen that controls most functions. An optional third, horizontal screen is available on the passenger side: through it, the passenger can operate climate control, multimedia, and navigation, and view vehicle performance data. A trim strip separates driver and passenger and is integrated into the dashboard. Behind the front seats there is only a small rear seating area; Ferrari refers to it as a “2+2” interior.

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