Piloting the 612 hp convertible in Sardinia revealed improvements over the coupe, aside from the obviously more immersive drive experience.
. The Spider also marks a notable milestone in Ferrari history as being the first front-engine, soft-top convertible since the Daytona version, which ended production half a century ago.As such, the Roma retains its delightfully zoomy snout, which flaunts a compelling combination of complex curves and attitudinal lilts. The expansive dash-to-axle distance continues the theme, attenuating with a lengthy door and a rather compact rear section.
The top folds down in 13.5 seconds, and is operational at speeds of up to 37 mph, opening the richly detailed interior to the sun and stars. Body reinforcements and the addition of elements like a roll bar—which automatically pops up in the unlikely event of impending rollovers—add a total of 185 pounds to the Roma Spider. But the power-to-weight ratio is a strong counterargument to the slightly increased mass, thanks to the 612 hp, 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with 561 ft lbs of torque.
Appropriated from the Purosangue, the Roma Spider’s steering wheel is an upgrade from that of the coupe.Get in the zone, and the V-8 kicks in with remarkable punch, especially considering the Roma Spider appears a tad too elegant and polite for such heady thrust. While it takes a bit of eye-hand coordination to optimize aggressive gearshifts, we found that the suspension does a fantastic job of balancing between a compliant ride and enough grip and composure to confidently handle tight curves.
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