Ferrari unveils its new ‘entry-level’ twin-turbo V-8 in the shape of the Ferrari Amalfi 2+ grand tourer coupé Berlinetta, expected to come to market for around $270,000.
The supercar replaces the old Roma, which ended its run only as a drop-top Spider version, so it is expected Ferrari will take the roof off this model soon.
This everyday–use GT aims to combine sophisticated, comfortable travel with all the connected technology its customers would expect, with supercar performance from its 631-hp gasoline powerplant boasting 19 more ponies than the outgoing model.
In terms of looks, Ferrari admits its engineers sought inspiration from the luscious lines of the old Roma.
However, it loses the traditional front grille, creating a floating body-colored wing above a dark recessed band hiding vehicle sensors and headlights. The lower splitter emphasizes visual width and sportiness.
The minimalist design continues to the rear, where taillights are hidden inside graphic cuts and a wide functional diffuser shouts the 2026 Amalfi’s speed potential.
Speaking of speed, the car boasts the latest evolution of the 3.9L twin-turbo flat-plane V-8 from the F154 family.
In this configuration, the unit has been upgraded to deliver a maximum output of 631 hp at 7,500 rpm and with a redline raised to 7,600 rpm.
The power couples with a maximum torque output of 560 lb.-ft. (759 Nm) produced between a comparatively wide band of 3,000 rpm and 5,750 rpm, allowing the car to claim the 0-to-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in just 3.3 seconds. The new Ferrari’s top speed is expected to exceed Roma’s 199 mph (320 km/h), considering the Amalfi’s improved aerodynamics vs. its predecessor.
Its extra horses come from an improved turbocharging management system enabling independent control of the two turbochargers’ operating speeds, raised now to 171,000 rpm. The engine also boasts dedicated pressure sensors for each cylinder bank, and its engine control unit is lifted from Ferrari’s more powerful offerings including the 296 GTB, Purosangue and 12Cilindri.
Engine rotating mass is also reduced including lightweight camshafts which lose 2.86 lbs. (1.3 kg) and a redesigned engine block with precision machining eliminating non-structural material, saving another 2.2 lbs. (1 kg).
For the first time in a Ferrari engine, a low-viscosity oil has been introduced, reducing cold resistance 30% compared to the previous version and improving warm-up efficiency.
The engine is paired with an improved 8-speed dual-clutch oil-bath transmission with a more powerful control unit and deeper integration with the engine software.
Aerodynamic improvements see fairings positioned on the underbody in front of the front and rear wheels to reduce drag and improve efficiency.
A bypass duct above the front headlights connects the front end to the engine bay, helping to reduce pressure build-up and optimize cooling.
Frontal downforce at the front is managed by a pair of vortex generators and two diffusers integrated into the splitter, which also help front brake ventilation.
At the rear, the diffuser has been redesigned to find the best balance between downforce and drag, while an active mobile wing is integrated into the tail of the car. On straightaways, the wing remains in low or medium drag, while in high-speed cornering or hard braking, it switches to high-drag configuration, generating an increase in downforce of 242 lbs. (110 kg) at 155 mph (250 km/h) with less than a 4% increase in drag.
At launch, the car comes in what Ferrari calls the Verde Costiera, a shade of green said to be inspired by reflections of the sea off the famous Amalfi coast and its sinuously winding, if often congested, coastal road.
The Ferrari Amalfi 2+ grand tourer coupé Berlinetta is expected to hit the market in 2026.
