At an exclusive event at the El Badi Palace in Marrakesh, Ferrari revealed the new Ferrari Roma Spider – a 2+ spider equipped with an innovative soft top. This high-performance car carries over the proportions, volumes and specifications of the Ferrari Roma’s hugely successful V8 2+ concept.
The soft-top of the Ferrari Roma Spider can be customized with sophisticated, bespoke fabrics and contrasting stitching. It deploys in just 13.5 seconds and can be actioned at up to 60 km/h. A new, patented wind deflector integrated into the backrest of the rear bench can be deployed by a button on the central tunnel, ensuring exceptional in-car occupant comfort without taking up any space in the car.
The Ferrari Roma Spider features a best-in-class weight/power ratio thanks not only to its soft top, but also to its all-aluminum chassis and 620 cv V8. The 3,855 cc power unit can punch out 620 cv at 7,500 rpm, the equivalent of 161 cv/l, which it combines with the flexibility of low-end pick-up, thanks to 80% of the torque being available at just 1900 rpm. The engine is connected with Ferrari’s universally-acclaimed 8-speed DCT known for its fast shift times as well as excellent standards of comfort and mechanical efficiency.
Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre headed by Flavio Manzoni, the Ferrari Roma Spider draws inspiration from the “La Nuova Dolce Vita” concept. The long front hood underscores the spare silhouette of the flanks. The sober, spare front of the car looks as if it was sculpted from single block of metal. The hood and sinuous wings flow into one another effortlessly. The edges of the front grille flow into two linear, full-LED headlights. They are traversed by a horizontal DRL strip that hints at the structure beneath the car’s skin. The rear is completed by a compact aerodynamic diffuser that incorporates the fence and exhaust tailpipes.
For the Ferrari Roma Spider’s cabin, the Ferrari Styling Centre designers used the same approach to volumes and forms introduced on the Ferrari Roma. It is characterized by a dual cockpit – one each for driver and passenger. The two cockpits are cocooned in a wraparound volume and extend from the dashboard all the way back to the rear seats, incorporating the dash, doors, rear bench and tunnel. The passenger has an optional display that allows them to share driving information. An 8.4” central display set between the two cockpits incorporates the other infotainment and climate control functions.
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