2026 Ferrari Amalfi First Look: Successor to the Roma

Introducing the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi

• 🚗 The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi is the successor to the Ferrari Roma, aiming to recapture the energy of Italy's "new sweet life" from the late 1950s and 1960s.
• 💡 The Roma was Ferrari's attempt at a GT car, channeling an era of renaissance in arts, architecture, and design, inspired by legendary models like the 250 GT.

Design and Aerodynamics

• 🎨 The Amalfi features a revised front grille with a black bar, replacing the Roma's perforated sharknose, creating a signature Ferrari look.
• 💡 Functional vents are integrated into the headlights, reducing drag and aiding engine cooling, showcasing significant aerodynamic work.
• 🚀 The rear design is highlighted as a favorite, with a continuous bar housing the tail lights and an active spoiler offering three positions, capable of producing significant downforce.

Interior and Controls

• 🔘 A key improvement is the return to physical buttons, replacing the controversial haptic controls on the Roma's steering wheel for better real-world usability.
• 🖥️ The central screen has been switched from portrait to landscape orientation, making it appear more integrated and elegant, and enhancing the sense of cabin spaciousness.
• 🧑‍✈️ The interior design emphasizes a distinct driver and passenger experience, with a dedicated passenger screen.

Performance Enhancements

• 📈 Horsepower has increased from 611 to 631 hp, while torque remains at 561 lb-ft, with the engine designed to rev more quickly.
• ⚙️ Improvements include better intake and exhaust systems, lighter camshafts, faster-spinning turbos, and the ECU from the 296 model.
• 🏎️ The engine's redline has been raised, and peak torque is available across a broad RPM range, promising a transformation from a luxurious GT to a sports car in sport mode.