Ferrari has taken the elegance of the Roma and turned it into something even more indulgent. Meet the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, an open-top grand tourer named after the dramatic coastline in southwest Italy. Sun, winding roads, and the sound of a V8 echoing off cliffs that’s the vibe Ferrari clearly had in mind.
At its core, the Amalfi Spider is a heavily revised Roma without the fixed roof. But Ferrari hasn’t simply chopped the top off. The company has refined the platform, adjusted the proportions and ensured the car still carries the effortless grace expected from a front-engined Ferrari GT.
Let’s break down what makes this new convertible special.
A Familiar Yet Refined V8 Powertrain
Power comes from a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8, mounted up front but pushed far back in the chassis to maintain near-perfect balance. It produces 631bhp, sent to the rear wheels through Ferrari’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The result is performance that feels every bit as serious as the coupe. The Amalfi Spider sprints from 0–62mph in just 3.3 seconds, delivering explosive acceleration with the unmistakable soundtrack of a Ferrari V8.
Top speed is slightly lower than the coupe, capped at 198mph, but that hardly feels like a compromise in a car designed to celebrate open-air driving.
A Roof That Disappears in Seconds
Of course, the defining feature here is the roof. The Amalfi Spider uses a five-layer fabric soft top that can open or close in 13.5 seconds. Even better, it can do so while driving at speeds of up to 37mph.
Ferrari says the roof provides sound insulation comparable to its retractable hard-top systems when closed. That means the Spider can still function as a comfortable long-distance GT when the weather turns.
When folded away, the car transforms completely. The V8 soundtrack becomes more present, the cabin feels brighter, and the car suddenly makes perfect sense on a coastal road.
Practicality Still Matters
Convertibles typically sacrifice practicality, but Ferrari has worked to minimize that trade-off.
With the roof closed, the Amalfi Spider offers 255 litres of luggage space. With the roof folded away, there’s still 172 litres available. That’s enough room for a couple of weekend bags, exactly what you’d expect from a grand touring Ferrari.
Part of that practicality comes from the compact roof mechanism, which measures just 220mm thick.
Tech and Driver Focus
Inside, Ferrari has kept much of the coupe’s layout but made one change many drivers will welcome: physical buttons are back.
Alongside the tactile controls, the car features Ferrari’s latest Side Slip Control 6.1 system, brake-by-wire technology and active aerodynamic systems designed to maximize grip and stability.
Slightly Heavier, Still Seriously Quick
The Amalfi Spider weighs 1,556kg, which is 86kg heavier than the coupe. Most of that comes from structural reinforcement and the roof mechanism.
In reality, the added weight is unlikely to dull the experience. This remains a powerful, rear-drive Ferrari with serious performance credentials.
Built for the Open Road
More than anything, the Amalfi Spider feels like a car built for a mood. It’s not the most extreme Ferrari, and it’s not trying to be.
Instead, it’s about effortless speed, open skies and the theatre of a V8 engine with nothing above your head but sunshine. Exactly the kind of car that belongs on the roads that inspired its name.
