There are convertibles, and then there are Ferraris with the roof down. One is pleasant. The other is unforgettable.
With the unveiling of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, Maranello has introduced a new chapter in its line of front-engined grand tourers. This is a V8-powered spider that blends performance, elegance and everyday usability with the irresistible appeal of open-top motoring.
It is Ferrari’s interpretation of the perfect sporting lifestyle machine: a car that thrills when the road opens up, yet remains civilised enough for the journey home.
A Spider That Preserves the Soul of the Amalfi
Designing a convertible is never as simple as removing a roof. Do it poorly, and the car loses its shape, its balance, even its personality. The Amalfi Spider preserves the flowing proportions of the Ferrari Amalfi coupé, maintaining its elegant silhouette whether the roof is raised or lowered.
Rather than opting for a folding metal roof, Ferrari engineers chose a lightweight soft-top system that emphasises versatility while allowing a broader palette of personalisation.
Owners can select from four tailor-made fabric colours and two technical fabric options, including a new material known as Tecnico Ottanio. The fabric’s distinctive weave produces a subtle shimmering effect in sunlight, giving the roof a three-dimensional visual depth that feels appropriately theatrical for a Ferrari.
And of course, this is a Ferrari. A new colour accompanies the launch: Rosso Tramonto, a shade inspired by the hues of the Amalfi Coast at sunset.
The roof itself opens in just 13.5 seconds, and it can do so while travelling at speeds of up to 60 km/h. When folded, the soft top compresses to a remarkably compact 220mm thickness, preserving luggage space. With the roof closed, the Amalfi Spider offers 255 litres of boot capacity, dropping to 172 litres with the roof open.
A Cabin Designed for Driving
Inside, the Amalfi Spider adopts Ferrari’s familiar dual-cockpit architecture, creating two distinct yet visually connected zones for driver and passenger.
Three displays form the digital backbone of the interior, and Ferrari has also returned to something enthusiasts will quietly celebrate: physical steering wheel buttons, including the iconic anodised aluminium start button.
The rear seats, meanwhile, provide either space for children or additional luggage capacity.
The Heart of the Amalfi: A Twin-Turbo V8
At the heart of the Amalfi Spider sits a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 from the celebrated F154 family, delivering 640 hp at 7,500 rpm and 760 Nm of torque.
This engine has been refined further for the Amalfi Spider. Independent control of the twin turbochargers allows them to spin up to 171,000 rpm, improving throttle response and boost precision.
A new engine control unit, lightweight camshafts and reduced friction components all contribute to sharper response and greater efficiency. 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 320 km/h.
Engineering That Works in the Background
Ferrari has also introduced brake-by-wire technology, significantly improving braking precision and pedal modulation. The latest ABS Evo system, integrated into Ferrari’s Side Slip Control 6.1 architecture, constantly monitors vehicle dynamics using six-dimensional sensors to optimise braking force at each wheel.
The rear of the Amalfi Spider features an active three-position rear wing, capable of generating up to 110 kg of additional downforce at 250 km/h in its high-downforce configuration.
Meanwhile, a rear wind deflector integrated into the seatbacks can be deployed at the touch of a button to reduce turbulence when driving roof-down.
The Ferrari Lifestyle, With The Roof Down
The moment the roof drops, the world changes. The sound of the V8 becomes sharper, the road feels closer, and every journey gains a layer of theatre that even the most accomplished coupé cannot quite replicate.
Sometimes, the best journeys are the ones taken with the roof down and the horizon wide open.
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