Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be blown away by the new Drop Top Ferrari Roma Spider! The sleek Italian grand tourer now boasts a retractable roof but has lost none of the cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance in the process.
The Roma Spider represents a significant departure for Ferrari, marking the first front-engined soft-top spider from the legendary Italian marque in over half a century, However, this is no mere novelty vehicle – the Spider has been crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as its coupe counterpart, ensuring that its performance is every bit as impressive.
At the heart of the Roma Spider lies a 3,9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, capable of producing a staggering 456 kW of power and 760 N.m of torque. This power is delivered to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch auto, derived from the SF90 Stradale, enabling the Spider to sprint from 0-100 km/h in a mere 3,4 seconds and can reach a top speed of over 320 km/h.
Of course, no Ferrari would be complete without a stunning exterior design and the Roma Spider does not disappoint in this regard. The car’s proportions are perfectly balanced, with clean lines and a sculptured bonnet that exudes a sense of power and elegance. The roof has been meticulously designed to complement the car’s flowing silhouette with a sophisticated five-layer fabric construction that insulates occupants from the outside world and a two-tone weave on the outside that can be finished in an optional iridescent red.
Inside the cabin, the Roma Spider is every bit as impressive, with an identical interior to the standard Roma. The 8,4-inch central display is set between two cockpit-style areas, with F1 gearbox controls that have been set into a modern metal plate referencing the iconic gear lever gate. The steering wheel’s HMI is a further honed and refined version of that seen on the Ferrari Roma coupe, with touch controls on its spokes that help the driver keep their eyes on the road.
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In short, the Ferrari Roma Spider is a triumph of engineering and design, combining cutting-edge technology with timeless elegance to create a vehicle that is said to be thrilling to drive as it is beautiful to look at. This is a car that will turn heads wherever it goes, and we cannot wait to see it in action on the open road. Speaking of which, based on how successful the coupe has been in the local market, we anticipate the local division of the Prancing Horse is in the works to bring the all-new drop top to South African shores.