Ferrari has unveiled the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, a new 2+ spider from Maranello featuring a front-mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine.
A perfect balance of performance, elegance, driving pleasure, ease of use and versatility makes the Ferrari Amalfi Spider the benchmark for Ferrari’s performance-driven lifestyle, including in an open-air configuration. The tailor-made or technical-fabric soft top opens in just 13.5 seconds, even at speeds of up to 60 km/h and, together with the car’s compact dimensions and generous luggage capacity, places the Ferrari Amalfi Spider among the leaders in its class.
The award-winning 640 hp twin-turbo V8 delivers outstanding performance and immediate response in all driving conditions. The brake-by-wire system ensures more precise vehicle control, while ABS Evo, effective across all grip conditions, enhances braking performance and stability. Active aerodynamics, with a three-position rear wing and an integrated wind deflector operated at the touch of a button, improve the open-air driving experience.
The soft top opens in 13.5 seconds and can be operated on the move at speeds of up to 60 km/h. When folded, its compact packaging – just 220 mm thick – maximises luggage capacity, offering 255 litres with the roof closed and 172 litres with the roof open, in a layout suited to both everyday use and weekend getaways. Acoustic and thermal insulation is provided by a five-layer fabric delivering soundproofing and heat insulation comparable to that of a Ferrari retractable hard top (RHT), allowing occupants to appreciate the quality of the soft-top material even when driving with the roof down.
Like the Ferrari Amalfi, the cabin features a dual-cockpit layout and an evolved driver–car interface. Key elements include the steering wheel with physical buttons, the return of the iconic start button, the integrated central display, and controls designed for natural interaction even during the most dynamic driving. The 2+ configuration enhances practicality, with rear seats suitable for travelling with children or increasing load capacity. Completing the experience, an integrated wind deflector built into the rear bench backrest, and operated at the touch of a button, improves comfort by reducing turbulence during open-top driving.
DRIVER–VEHICLE INTERFACE
The onboard experience of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, like that of the Ferrari Amalfi, has been designed to deliver intuitive, engaging and technologically advanced interaction, thanks to a completely renewed interface system and a range of solutions aimed at enhancing comfort and quality of life on board.
The new steering wheel, featuring physical buttons, marks a return to tactile controls, with a layout engineered to ensure maximum ergonomics and immediate recognisability in all driving conditions. On the left, the return of the iconic anodised aluminium start button establishes an immediate bond between driver and car from the very first moment of start-up. The controls are functionally distributed: on the left spoke are the ADAS controls, adaptive cruise control, phone, and voice commands, while on the right are the selectors for visualisation and interaction with the instrument panel. At the rear, two rotary dials manage volume and station selection, while a dedicated button is used to switch audio sources.
The system is structured around three main displays. The 15.6" digital instrument cluster provides all driving and vehicle dynamics information. At the centre of the dashboard, a 10.25" capacitive display allows the driver and passenger to access the main functions: multimedia, radio, phone, screen mirroring, climate control, seat adjustments, and vehicle settings. Finally, the 8.8" passenger display offers a true co-driver experience, showing parameters such as G-forces and engine revs.
Connectivity is ensured through compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while wireless smartphone charging is integrated into the central tunnel. The car is also equipped with the MyFerrari Connect system, which allows remote monitoring of the vehicle's status via a dedicated app.
POWERTRAIN
The engine of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, like that of the Ferrari Amalfi, represents the latest evolution of the 3855-cc V8 twin-turbo from the F154 family – the model that has won the most international awards in recent automotive history. In this configuration, the engine has been optimised to deliver a maximum output of 640 hp at 7,500 rpm, with a specific power output of 166 hp/l and a redline raised to 7,600 rpm, allowing it to get the most out of its continuously increasing power curve.
The performance increase compared to the Ferrari Roma Spider was achieved through an advanced turbocharging management system, enabling independent control of the rotational speed of the two turbochargers with dedicated calibration and an increase in the maximum turbo speed up to 171,000 rpm. This approach improves throttle response and boosts pressure control precision, also thanks to the introduction of dedicated pressure sensors for each cylinder bank. The new engine control unit, already used in models such as the 296 GTB, Ferrari Purosangue, and Ferrari 12Cilindri, has allowed the engine’s full potential to be harnessed.
In parallel, efforts were made to reduce mass: new lightweight camshafts (-1.3 kg) and a redesigned engine block with precision machining eliminated non-structural material, saving about one kilogram. For the first time in a Ferrari engine, a low-viscosity oil has been introduced, reducing cold resistance by 30% compared to the previous version, improving warm-up efficiency.
Throttle response is now even quicker thanks to a series of advanced technical solutions: a flat-plane crankshaft, compact low-inertia turbines, twin-scroll technology for separate exhaust gas management, and a single-scroll manifold with equal-length runners. These elements contribute to a sensation of continuous and progressive power delivery, with a torque curve shaped to provide stronger pull at mid and high revs in all gears.
The eight-speed dual-clutch oil-bath transmission, first introduced on the SF90 Stradale to widespread acclaim, has been further optimised with a more powerful control unit and enhanced integration with the engine software, improving the smoothness and speed of gear changes.
The overall powertrain efficiency benefits from solutions such as the dry-sump gearbox configuration, low-friction bevel gear, and clutch torque management strategies that ensure much smoother urban driving, especially during Start & Stop phases.
Sound design also received special attention: a new silencer layout was developed to meet the strictest noise emission regulations, without compromising Ferrari’s signature tone. The flat-plane crankshaft and equal-length exhaust headers contribute to a distinctive firing sequence. The exhaust system features a ceramic matrix catalyst with a trimetallic coating (rhodium, platinum, palladium), with reduced activation times thanks to lower thermal inertia. Sound control is managed by a new proportionally controlled bypass valve with dedicated maps to adapt the exhaust note to different driving conditions.
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