Ferrari’s New Amalfi Spider Supercar Is a Drop-Top Stunner
Ferrari knows just how to greet the change in seasons.
The Italian marqueMarqueA brand name of a car manufacturer, particularly one associated with prestige, such as Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin. The term emphasizes a make's heritage and identity beyond product lines,Go to Marque Glossary unveiled an open-top version of the Amalfi on Thursday. The company’s latest convertible arrives almost a year after its coupe sibling debuted and maintains the power that makes Ferrari’s most accessible supercar so impressive.
The big story with the Amalfi Spider is its redesigned roof. The grand tourerGrand TourerA high-performance car designed for fast, comfortable long-distance driving, combining a powerful engine with a luxurious cabin. The grand tourer prioritizes refinement over track focus, and models from Bentley, Ferrari,Go to Grand Tourer Glossary’s sleek shape is thankfully unchanged up until the beltline, meaning that the convertible still looks commanding and stylish in equal measure. The coupe’s hardtop has been replaced by a folding soft top. The automaker says that the new element, which is stowed away in the trunk, can be deployed in just 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 37 mph, in case you are caught off guard by the change in weather. Its soft top is also just 8.7 inches thick when folded, meaning you’ll still have over six cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk when it’s hidden away.
Options abound as far as the soft top is concerned. Ferrari says the top will be offered four tailor-made fabric colors and two technical fabric hues, including the new Tecnico Ottanio. Contrast stitching is also available to further personalize the look of each vehicle. Additionally, Ferrari says that each of the fabric options utilizes a five-layer construction that will provide the same sound and heat insulation as one of its retractable hardtops.
While some change can be good, Ferrari has thankfully seen fit to leave the vehicle’s powertrain alone. The Amalfi may be the closest thing the marque has to an entry-level model, but it’s still packs a serious punch. The car’s grunt comes from a front-mid-mounted 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8. This mill makes 631 hp and 560 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The latest Amalfi can sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach the same 199 mph top speed as the coupe.
Ferrari has yet to say how much the Amalfi Spider will cost, but based on past convertible variants, expect a sizable jump from the coupe’s $266,810 starting price. We’re also still waiting to find out when the car will arrive on our shores, but sometime this year seems likely.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.