Ferrari has introduced the Amalfi, an evolution of the Roma, positioned as the brand’s entry-level model.
The Roma’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 has been tweaked, with a new turbocharger management system including turbo speed sensors, allowing for improved throttle response, and more power, now 640PS, up from 620.
The engine also features a lighter engine block, lighter camshafts, and uses low-viscosity oil, a first on a Ferrari production car, which improves the car’s efficiency during the warm-up cycle.
Ferrari also redesigned the exhaust system, aiming to maintain the classic Ferrari flat-plane V8 sound, while meeting current noise regulations.
The eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox has also received tweaks, including a new control unit, which improves the speed and smoothness of gear changes.
Brake-by-wire, already used on Ferrari’s hybrid models, also features on the Amalfi, allowing for better braking efficiency, and reduced pedal travel.
Other dynamic systems such as ABS Evo and Side Slip Control 6.1 are now offered on the Amalfi, enhancing handling and control.
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams are also on offer.
A new steering wheel features physical buttons, replacing the unpopular capacitive touch setup found on the Roma, with the wheel including controls for ADAS, phone integration, the stereo, the digital instrument cluster, as well as the windscreen wipers and indicators.
New screens also feature in the interior, including a 10-inch landscape touchscreen in the centre, and an 8.8-inch passenger display, showing performance information such as engine speed and G-force data.
Ferrari’s seven-year maintenance and servicing package is standard on the Amalfi, with free servicing annually or every 20,000km, until the vehicle reaches seven years old.
Styling is evolved from the Roma, with styling cues from other Ferrari models integrated, and the Amalfi losing the Roma’s distinctive front grille.
