A Legacy of Open-Top Performance
The reveal of a new convertible from Maranello is always a special occasion, and the Amalfi Spider is no exception. Serving as the drop-top sibling to the Amalfi coupe, this car is the spiritual successor to the much-loved Roma Spider. It enters Ferrari’s
lineup as a front-mid-engine grand tourer with a 2+ seating configuration, blending ferocious performance with a degree of everyday usability. The philosophy behind the Amalfi Spider is clear: to deliver the raw emotion of a Ferrari with the sky as your headliner, creating a car that is as much about the journey as the destination. It’s designed for those who want to feel the wind, hear the engine, and experience the road without compromise.
Design: Sculpted by the Wind
Ferrari's designers were tasked with a significant challenge: create a convertible that looks just as elegant and proportional with the top down as the coupe does with its roof. They succeeded by designing both cars in parallel, ensuring a harmonious aesthetic. The Amalfi Spider shares its sleek, muscular lines with its coupe counterpart from the beltline down, featuring a long, flowing bonnet and a powerful stance. The rear has been carefully modified to accommodate the roof mechanism without disrupting the car's aerodynamic profile. An active rear spoiler adds significant downforce at speed, while a clever integrated wind deflector can be deployed from the rear bench to reduce turbulence in the cabin for a more comfortable open-air experience at speed.
The Heart of the Prancing Horse
At the core of the Amalfi Spider is the latest evolution of Ferrari's celebrated 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. This award-winning power plant has been tuned to produce a staggering 631 horsepower (640 cv) and 561 lb-ft of torque, with power sent exclusively to the rear wheels. The engine is paired with a quick-shifting eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Despite the added weight from the convertible mechanism, the performance figures are breathtaking. The Amalfi Spider rockets from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 3.3 seconds, matching its coupe sibling, and continues on to a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). This is a car built not just for cruising, but for rapid, exhilarating progress.
An Interior of Craft and Technology
Inside, the Amalfi Spider features a dual-cockpit layout that is both luxurious and driver-focused. After receiving customer feedback, Ferrari has moved away from some of the controversial touch controls of previous models, reintroducing more physical buttons on the new steering wheel for a more tactile and intuitive experience. The cabin is a blend of fine leather, polished metal, and carbon fibre, surrounding a digital instrument cluster and central infotainment screen. While it has a 2+ seating configuration, the rear seats are best reserved for short trips or extra luggage, reinforcing its role as a grand tourer designed for two. The fabric soft top itself is a feat of engineering, composed of five layers to provide excellent acoustic and thermal insulation, ensuring comfort comparable to a hardtop.
The Art of Open-Air Motoring
The defining feature of the Amalfi Spider is, of course, its retractable fabric roof. Ferrari opted for a soft top to save weight and maintain a compact footprint when stowed. The roof can be opened or closed in just 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 37 mph (60 km/h), allowing for a seamless transition between enclosed comfort and open-air exhilaration. When folded, the roof is remarkably compact, allowing the car to retain a useful amount of boot space for luggage, a key consideration for a touring vehicle. To mark its debut, Ferrari even introduced a new launch color, Rosso Tramonto, a shade with hints of orange meant to evoke a coastal sunset—a perfect match for a car named after one of the world's most beautiful coastlines.
