Say hello to the all-new Ferrari Amalfi, which, despite looking similar to the Ferrari Roma, is not exactly a facelift of the Roma. Rather, it’s an all-new model to replace the Roma as Maranello’s new entry-level front-engined coupe model, and this time, Ferrari has looked to the coastal town in southern Italy for its name.
First things first, the engine. Powering the Ferrari Amalfi is still the familiar twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 engine from the F154 family, but now thoroughly upgraded here with changes like new lightweight camshafts, a new engine control unit from the 296 GTB, recalibrated turbochargers, and a lighter engine block, to give it 640 hp and 760 Nm of torque – 20 hp more than the Roma.
Paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends all 640 horses to the rear wheels, the Ferrari Amalfi accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9 seconds, and onwards to a top speed of 320 km/h. Notably, Ferrari has also decided to opt for a low viscosity engine oil for the first time here, which should shorten the engine’s warm-up time – probably a smart move given the target audiences for the car.
To keep everything under control, Ferrari has equipped the Amalfi with its new brake-by-wire system taken from the Ferrari 296 and 12Cilindri, contributing to its 119.5-metre stopping distance from 200 km/h. The braking system also features Ferrari’s Side Slip Control (SSC) 6.1 software that governs all of the Amalfi’s driving inputs, promising better response on the road.
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Furthermore, the Ferrari Amalfi is equipped with an active rear spoiler that has three settings: Low Drag, Medium Downforce, and High Downforce. At the highest downforce setting, the spoiler produces 110 kg of downforce at 250 km/h while adding less than 4% increase in drag.
The new active spoiler on the Amalfi is part of several enhancements Ferrari made to the exterior, where you’ll probably need a magnifying glass to spot the differences between the Amalfi and the Roma.
For starters, the Ferrari Amalfi sports Maranello’s new sharknose design, featuring a new front grille design with a subtle black trim connecting the redesigned headlights, similar to the 12Cilindri and the F80. The rear diffuser is also redesigned for improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Apart from these, the proportions of the Amalfi look practically identical to the Roma it replaces, with four light pods at the rear of the grand tourer that is also connected by a subtle black trim.
The most noticeable design change on the Ferrari Amalfi is perhaps its interior, highlighted by a new multi-function steering wheel, which – thank heavens – has finally brought back the physical buttons, including the engine Start/Stop button, replacing the previous touch-capacitive controls. The door cards on the Amalfi are also redesigned, with the door handle integrated into the design.
As for the dashboard itself, the overall design is very much alike that of the 12Cilindri with a twin-cockpit design. The centre console is now separated from the dashboard, a departure from the integrated design seen on the Roma. This has enabled Ferrari to put in a new 10.25-inch horizontal infotainment display, replacing the 8.4-inch vertical display on the Roma.
The redesigned central tunnel meanwhile, milled from a block of anodised aluminium, houses the gear shift toggles, a key cutout, and a new wireless charging pad.
The driver gets a large 15.6-inch digital gauge cluster, whereas the lucky front passenger is entitled to an optional 8.8-inch display nestled in the dashboard showing real-time data like G-force and speed.
As you expect from a Ferrari, the interior of the Amalfi is generously decked out in carbon fibre with contrasting stitching. Optional interior equipment includes a 14-speaker Burmester sound system and comfort seats with massaging function.
Not that it is important for a Ferrari, but the Amalfi is also equipped with a suite of ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitors, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.
The Ferrari Amalfi is priced from EUR240,000 (approx. RM1.19 million) in Italy before options, with customer deliveries beginning in early 2026. It will probably be some time before the Amalfi makes its way over to Malaysia, but perhaps those fortunate among you can already start dreaming of the Amalfi parked in your car park.
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