It has been roughly nine months since the covers were taken off the Ferrari Roma and the first reviews have just started to come out.
The Roma is an intriguing grand tourer that could almost be considered a smaller version of the 812 Superfast as well as a coupe alternative to the Portofino. Ferrari has a long and proud history of producing some of the industry’s finest GT cars. Is it the same story with the Roma?
Powering the car is a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8. While this engine is found in other Ferrari models, it does have new cam profiles for the Roma and a particulate filter to comply with Euro 6D standards. All up, it is good for 612 hp and 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Mated to this engine is a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission derived from the one of the SF90 Stradale, sending power solely to the rear wheels.
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Ferrari says the Roma will hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds and 124 mph (200 km/h) in 9.3 seconds, and it will max out at 199 mph (320 km/h).
One of the first things the reviewer from Auto Express notes is that the Roma is very agile and feels much better to drive than a Portofino. The interior also appears to be a lovely place to sit. Not only is the cabin unlike any other Ferrari, but it is also loaded with technology. For example, there is a massive 16-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a portrait-oriented infotainment system sitting in the dashboard and a slim display that sits in front of the passenger.
So, is the new Roma a grand tourer worthy of the Prancing Horse emblem? Let’s see what the reviewers have to say about it.