Ferrari’s latest grand tourer has galloped into Malaysia as the Ferrari Amalfi. Replacing the Ferrari Roma in Maranello’s line-up, this sculpted 2+ coupé is now available locally. While Ferrari Malaysia did not provide official pricing information for the new Amalfi, the model retails in Europe for EUR240,000, which is approximately RM1.09 million before taxes and duties. Once those local levies are included, buyers should expect to pay approximately RM2.65 million, before options.
Starting with the powertrain, the Ferrari Amalfi is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine from the F154 family. It features extensive upgrades such as new lightweight camshafts that save 1.3 kg, a new engine control unit derived from the 296 GTB, and a lighter engine block.
The turbochargers are also recalibrated to spin at a dizzying 171,000 rpm. This upgrade, combined with a management system that allows for independent control of each turbine, enables the engine to produce 640 hp and 760 Nm of torque. This represents a 20 hp increase over the outgoing Roma.
Mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) featuring a dry-sump configuration, which sends all 640 horses to the rear wheels, the Ferrari Amalfi completes 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. It reaches 200 km/h in 9 seconds before reaching its top speed of 320 km/h.
When you need to slow down, the Ferrari Amalfi is equipped with a brake-by-wire system derived from the 296 GTB and 12Cilindri. It features the ABS Evo controller and Maranello’s Side Slip Control (SSC) 6.1 software.
This system manages torque and vertical body motion while working in tandem with an electric power steering system sourced from the 296 GTB. The steering system now offers grip estimation that is 10% faster than before. All of this high-tech wizardry results in a 119.5-metre stopping distance from 200-0 km/h.
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You will likely need a magnifying glass to spot the visual differences between the Amalfi and the Roma, which it replaces, because the two cars look almost identical at a glance. However, the Amalfi features the latest iteration of the sharknose design, which incorporates a new front grille and a floating body-coloured wing. A subtle black trim connects the redesigned headlights while discreetly housing the car’s sensors, a look similar to the 12Cilindri and the F80. This works in tandem with a redesigned rear diffuser to improve overall aerodynamic efficiency.
Towards the rear, the Amalfi is equipped with a subtle active rear spoiler that offers three modes: Low Drag (LD), Medium Downforce (MD), and High Downforce (HD). This rear spoiler automatically toggles between configurations based on your driving style. In its most aggressive HD setting, it generates 110 kg of downforce at 250 km/h while increasing drag by less than 4%.
The cabin of the Ferrari Amalfi is where the differences are more apparent, as Maranello has brought back physical buttons on the multi-function steering wheel to replace the previous touch-capacitive controls. The door cards on the Amalfi are also redesigned with the door handles integrated into sail-like shapes.
Also new is the dual-cockpit design for the dashboard, which creates two visually connected cells for the driver and passenger. This layout enables Ferrari to install a 10.25-inch horizontal infotainment display that replaces the 8.4-inch vertical unit found in the Roma. The centre console is now separated from the dashboard and is milled from a block of anodised aluminium. This sculpted element houses the gear shift toggles, a dedicated key slot, and a new wireless charging pad.
Other interior amenities include a 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 engine revs. If you want to listen to something other than the V8, an optional 1,200-watt, 14-speaker Burmester sound system is also available.
While performance usually takes precedence for the typical owner, the Ferrari Amalfi is equipped with a comprehensive suite of ADAS systems. This includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and lane-keeping assist.
The system relies on a network of front and rear radars and cameras to manage traffic sign recognition and driver drowsiness detection. For those who find parking a 640 hp coupé a bit daunting, optional extras such as surround view and rear cross traffic alert are also available.
For prospective owners, the Ferrari Amalfi includes a seven-year maintenance programme. This covers all regular scheduled servicing for the first seven years of the car’s life at intervals of either 20,000 km or once a year.
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