In the realm of grand tourers, evolution is often disguised beneath refinement. But the new Ferrari Amalfi makes no such effort to be subtle. Taking over from the Roma, it represents a bold stride forward for Ferrari’s “entry-level” offering, both in design and dynamics. While the underpinnings remain familiar, nearly everything visible—and much that isn’t—has been dramatically reworked.
The Amalfi’s most immediate impression comes from its front fascia. Gone is the romantic elegance of the Roma, replaced by a sharper, more assertive presence that nods to the Purosangue SUV. Tucked into a narrow, sculpted frame sit LED headlamps capped with a lightbar, all hovering above a reimagined lower grille that stretches wide across the nose. A delicate mesh wraps the intake, giving a sense of lightweight precision beneath the aggression. The new bonnet and front wings mark a clear shift toward technical clarity, trading the flowing forms of the Roma for crisp edges and taut surfaces.
At the rear, the transformation is even more pronounced. The once-rounded haunches have been trimmed and tucked, now evoking the language of the 12Cilindri. Twin-element taillights nest within recessed ledges that cleverly integrate the boot release, while an active rear wing now generates up to 110kg more downforce than the Roma’s—an unmistakable signal of the Amalfi’s performance intentions.
But it’s not just a facelift. Step inside, and the cabin tells a story of considered ergonomics and elevated tactility. The dashboard and center console have been redesigned for a more open layout, replacing the Roma’s flowing center spine with a central bridge milled from a solid block of anodized aluminum. This new centerpiece balances the classic Ferrari sense of theater with a cool, modern material honesty.
Ferrari has responded to customer feedback in a way that feels genuinely progressive. The much-criticized haptic controls are gone, replaced with proper mechanical switches that bring precision back into the driver’s fingertips. The engine start button, now an actual red button once again, marks the return of a small but vital ceremony in the ignition ritual.
A horizontal screen borrowed from the 12Cilindri now sits beneath a new dashtop, reshaping the interior’s atmosphere into something more architectural and expansive, without disrupting the driver-focused ethos that Ferrari cabins are built around.
Though the structure beneath remains largely Roma-derived—with the same windscreen and glasshouse—the chassis benefits from meaningful enhancements. A new ECU offers deeper integration of the various handling systems, and updated braking hardware promises improved feedback and consistency. Revised springs and dampers contribute to a wider dynamic bandwidth, giving the Amalfi the ability to stretch further between a plush GT ride and incisive sports car reflexes.
Under the hood, the familiar 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 has been massaged to extract 631 horsepower and 760Nm of torque. Paired with the slick-shifting eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electronically controlled rear differential, the Amalfi remains rear-driven—an increasingly rare and cherished configuration in a segment drifting toward all-wheel drive and hybridization.
And just in time. The Amalfi arrives into a fiercely competitive landscape. Aston Martin’s DB12 is already turning heads with style and muscle, and an even more potent S version is on the horizon. Bentley continues to refine the Continental GT Speed, while Porsche sharpens its claws with a hybrid 911 Turbo that promises staggering pace.
Expected to land in early 2026 with a price tag around £200,000, the Ferrari Amalfi is more than a reworked Roma—it’s a statement of intent. In an era where grand tourers often blur into homogeny, the Amalfi reasserts Ferrari’s ability to blend elegance, innovation, and raw emotion in a way that only Maranello can.
