Prime Highlights:
- Ferrari launches the 2026 Amalfi, a 640 hp V8 grand tourer that is the refined replacement for the Roma.
- The Amalfi comes before the company’s first EV launches, with classic petrol excitement combined with contemporary GT refinement.
Key Facts:
- Boasts a 3.85 L twin turbo V8, 640 hp, top speed of 320 km/h, and 0–100 km/h in ~3.3 s.
- Maintains 2+2 seating as the Roma, with updated design and an active rear wing for stability.
- Launch begins in Europe Q1 2026 at €240 000 (~ ¥241 L), followed by U.S. deliveries mid 2026 at slightly higher prices due to tariffs.
Key Background
The Ferrari Amalfi (internal designation F169M) officially went on show on July 1, 2025, in a VIP event on the symbolic shores of Italy’s celebrated Amalfi Coast—a place redolent with the dolce vita that characterized its predecessor, the Roma. A genuine development rather than a revival, the Amalfi inherits the chassis and grand-touring nature of the Roma but refines its shortcomings to provide a more engaging, polished driving experience.
Propelling the Amalfi is a highly developed 3.85-liter twin turbo V8, now 640 hp—increased from the Roma’s 611 hp—after being taken to a redline of 7 600 rpm and quicker responsiveness through reworked camshafts and faster turbines. The powerplant is connected to a fresh eight speed DCT and highlevel ABS Evo brake-by-wire system, backed by Side Slip Control 6.1, to increase control on all driving circumstances. Aerodynamic upgrades comprise fresh underfloor strakes and an active rear spoiler that deploys at ~90 km/h for stability and high-speed downforce.
Ferrari design cues borrow from the Roma but gain freshness—thin front fascia, sleeker bonnet, and a cleaner rear profile. Hinting at driver-focused usability, the cockpit transitions from a vertical screen to a more conventional horizontal layout, and, importantly, physical buttons—including a tactile red start/stop—return at owners’ request, retiring the previous model’s haptic controls. This shift underscores Ferrari’s commitment to “hands-on-the-wheel, eyes-on-the-road” ergonomics.
As the brand prepares its first EV, launching in fall 2025 through spring 2026, the petrol-only Amalfi stands as a symbolic bridge between Ferrari’s combustion heritage and its electrified future. Its European launch is slated for Q1 2026 at €240 000, with U.S. deliveries lagging by a few months and priced higher due to duties. This positions the Amalfi as a compelling final chapter in Ferrari’s pure petrol GT lineage before the EV epoch fully begins.
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