The Roma is gone, long live the Amalfi. The smallest Ferrari has reached the middle of its life cycle and, as is customary at Ferrari, it receives a subtle redesign, a little more power, and above all a new name. There is no intention of confusing clients. As part of its world tour, the Amalfi made a stop in Montreal at Ferrari Quebec, and we went to see it.
What’s New for the Amalfi
- The Amalfi succeeds the Roma
- The bodywork is slightly revised
- The V8 now delivers 640 horsepower instead of 612
Farewell to the French Fry Cutter
The french fry cutter grille has long been one of Ferrari’s visual signatures, especially in the 1960s. When the Roma arrived in 2020, the “french fry cutter” design made a notable comeback, but its execution was not a success. Too steep and made of plastic, it simply did not work. Unsurprisingly, it is likely the first detail Ferrari’s designers reworked when creating the Amalfi.
The headlights adopt an original shape inspired by the Purosangue SUV. Naturally, the family resemblance to the Toyota Prius and Honda Prelude of this world is also quite noticeable. From the side, the changes are limited, and the same applies at the rear. The taillights now feature a slimmer and more refined layout.
Interior Revisions and Personalisation
Inside, the updates are significant. The dashboard has been almost entirely reworked, and the centre console now floats independently from the main panel. This makes room for a new 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen. The driver continues to benefit from a fully digital instrument cluster spanning more than 15 inches, while the passenger has access to an 8.8-inch display.
As always, Ferrari offers extensive personalisation options through fine leathers, carbon fibre accents, and exclusive trims. As the smallest Ferrari in the lineup, the Amalfi remains a strict two seater. Travellers will need to pack smartly: luggage space is limited to 273 litres, barely more than a three door MINI Cooper.
La Musica Italiana
The Ferrari Amalfi continues the lineage of front-engine Ferrari V8 models, succeeding not only the Roma but also the Portofino and the California. Its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 640 horsepower, drawing directly from the brand’s expertise in competition. This represents an increase of about 28 horsepower over the Roma’s output. Torque remains unchanged at 561 lb-ft.
Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Performance leaves no room for debate:
- 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h in 9.0 seconds
- Weight: 1,470 kg
- Power-to-weight ratio: 2.29 kg per horsepower
Pricing and Availability
The Ferrari Amalfi is available to order with a starting price of about $297,000. A vast catalogue of options allows buyers to personalise their car extensively and create a truly unique build. The first Canadian deliveries are scheduled for 2026.
