Ferrari is preparing to launch a droptop version of its entry-level Amalfi GT, offering buyers a more open-air driving experience. The new model, dubbed the Amalfi Spider, is expected to debut next month, continuing a trend for Ferrari of offering both coupe and convertible options across its lineup.
Following a Familiar Formula
This move is not unexpected. Ferrari previously sold the Roma in both hardtop and convertible (Spider) configurations. Similarly, the earlier Portofino model was also available in both styles, though with a heavier folding hardtop design. The Amalfi Spider will feature a lighter, folding fabric roof, aligning it with the Roma Spider and offering a more modern approach to convertible design.
Design and Performance Details
The exterior design will remain largely consistent with the coupe version, though modifications will be necessary to accommodate the folding roof mechanism. This will likely result in a slightly reduced cargo area, a common trade-off for convertible models.
Under the hood, the Amalfi Spider will retain the coupe’s powerful 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering 631 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. While the coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in approximately 3.3 seconds, the added weight of the convertible mechanism may increase this to around 3.5 seconds. Even with this slight reduction in performance, the Amalfi Spider will remain exceptionally quick for road use.
Interior and User Experience
Notably, the Amalfi Spider will maintain a more traditional interior layout compared to some of Ferrari’s newer models. It will include physical buttons for critical functions such as engine start/stop and driving mode selection, as well as a physical Manettino dial. This approach is a response to criticism of other Ferrari models that rely heavily on touch-capacitive controls, offering drivers a more tactile and user-friendly experience.
Ferrari’s decision to release the Amalfi Spider is a logical extension of their product strategy, appealing to buyers who value both performance and open-air driving. The continued use of physical controls in the interior also suggests that Ferrari is listening to consumer feedback regarding usability.
