Meet Ferrari’s new soft-top convertible, the Roma Spider

KUALA LUMPUR: Ferrari has finally ended the mystery of its upcoming model with the reveal of the all-new Roma Spider. The latest luxury car is the first soft-top convertible from the House of Prancing Horse after the Ferrari F430 Spider that was introduced in 1969. Let’s get to know the all-new Roma Spider in detail.

The Roma Spider comes as a replacement for the Portofino M and boasts a detailed reworked rear design. Just like the Roma coupe, the convertible iteration also used the carbon-fibre tub, but with added rigidity as it lacks the roof. 

The convertible is kitted with a roof-retraction mechanism, integrated headrests for the back seats, and a wind deflector. Thus, it weighs 84 kg more than the standard coupe that tips the scales at 1,570 kg. Made from a five-layered bespoke fabric, the roof can be opened in 13.5 seconds at vehicle speeds of up to 59 kmph.

Powering the Ferrari Roma Spider is a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine found on the coupe model. The said mill kicks out a maximum power of 612 hp at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 760 Nm. The power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. In terms of performance, this convertible Ferrari runs from zero to 100 kmph in 3.4 seconds and clocks a top speed of 320 kmph.

Among the other key exterior highlights of the Roma Spider are a body-coloured mesh grille, LED headlights, flush-mounted door handles, a rear diffuser, LED tail lights, and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.

The luxurious cabin features a portrait-style 8.4-inch infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a multifunctional steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, an illuminated start button, a mix of leather and suede upholstery, and 18-way adjustable seats with optional neck warmers. Also available as an optional feature is a slender 8.8-inch display for the passenger.

Ferrari is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details of the new Roma Spider.

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