Ferrari has reimagined its entry-level grand tourer to such an extent that it no longer carries the Roma name. The new model, now called the Amalfi, continues the brand’s tradition of naming cars after picturesque Italian locations, and signals both a design refresh and a functional shift in philosophy.
One of the most significant changes is the partial rollback of Ferrari’s controversial haptic-touch controls. First introduced with the SF90 in 2019, these controls were met with widespread criticism. In the Amalfi, Ferrari brings back physical buttons on the steering wheel. The red engine start button returns, along with traditional-style chiclet buttons replacing touchpads on both spokes. The update is not just a nod to usability but a response to strong customer feedback. Ferrari has even confirmed that the new steering wheel design can be retrofitted to several recent models.
Mechanically, the Amalfi carries over the Roma’s front-mounted, twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8. However, it features several upgrades, including a lighter engine block, faster-spooling turbos, quicker camshafts, and a new Bosch ECU. These enhancements increase output to 631 horsepower, up from 612 hp. The car retains the same 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle, now with refined software for improved shifting. Brake performance is also improved thanks to a brake-by-wire system with Ferrari’s ABS Evo, delivering a 9% reduction in stopping distance.
Design-wise, the Amalfi introduces a more technical and less retro look. It eliminates the old Roma’s plastic grille and adopts a sleeker front end that aligns with Ferrari’s newer aesthetic direction. The proportions remain nearly identical, but nearly all body panels have been redesigned. At the rear, an active three-stage spoiler adds up to 240 pounds of downforce at high speeds, improving stability and handling. Combined with its flowing lines and sculpted surfaces, the Amalfi makes a strong case for being one of the most beautiful cars of all time.
Inside, Ferrari has swapped the vertically oriented center screen for a horizontal one and redesigned the center console to be lower and less intrusive. The result is a cleaner, more spacious feel. Materials include anodized aluminum by default, with carbon fiber as an option. The overall cabin layout remains a driver-focused 2+2 configuration.
The Amalfi will enter the U.S. market in the third quarter of 2026 as a 2027 model. It targets first-time Ferrari buyers, and the company expects about half of all Amalfi purchasers to be new to the brand. While pricing hasn’t been officially announced, it will likely exceed the Roma’s starting price of just over $240,000. That places it squarely in the realm of the most expensive cars currently available in the front-engine GT segment. A convertible variant is not planned at launch.
