Ferrari Amalfi Spider Convertible: Anticipated Debut and Features
Ferrari is anticipated to introduce the Amalfi Spider convertible in the first half of March. This new model, based on the Amalfi coupe, is expected to feature a folding soft top, a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, and a design largely consistent with its coupe counterpart. Its launch is part of Ferrari's broader strategy to release multiple new models this year and by the end of the decade.
Based on the Amalfi coupe, the new Spider is expected to feature a folding soft top and a twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
Expected Debut and Market Position
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider convertible is expected to be unveiled in early March, with a starting price of approximately $270,000. The Supercar Blog reports a debut in the first half of the month.
It follows the Amalfi coupe, which was introduced last summer as the successor to the Roma model. Both the Roma and the Portofino, another Ferrari model, previously offered convertible variants.
The Amalfi Spider follows the Amalfi coupe, which succeeded the Roma model, continuing Ferrari's tradition of offering convertible variants.
Engine and Performance Specifications
The Amalfi Spider will be equipped with a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, shared with the hardtop Amalfi coupe, producing 631 horsepower. Torque figures are cited as 561 pound-feet by one source and 560 pound-feet (760 Nm) by another.
Regarding acceleration:
- The Amalfi coupe achieves 0 to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in approximately 3.3 seconds.
- One report suggests the Spider is expected to achieve a similar 0-62 mph time.
- Another report indicates that the convertible's additional weight may extend this acceleration time to approximately 3.5 seconds.
While the coupe hits 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, the Spider's additional weight may extend this to approximately 3.5 seconds. The convertible is also set to feature Ferrari’s new brake-by-wire system.
The Amalfi Spider will feature Ferrari’s new brake-by-wire system.
Design and Interior Features
The Amalfi Spider's design is largely expected to align with that of the Amalfi coupe, featuring a standard folding soft top. Modifications to the vehicle's rear will be necessary to accommodate the roof's stowage, which may impact available cargo space.
Modifications to the vehicle's rear will be necessary to accommodate the soft top's stowage, potentially impacting cargo space.
The interior is anticipated to remain substantially unchanged from the coupe. It is expected to retain physical controls, including buttons on the steering wheel, a physical Engine Start/Stop button, and a Manettino dial, contrasting with touch-heavy designs. This design choice contrasts with models that rely heavily on touch-capacitive buttons.
Broader Model Strategy
The Amalfi Spider is one of five new models Ferrari plans to introduce this year, aiming for a total of 20 new models by the end of the decade. The electric Luce is already scheduled for a May debut, making the Amalfi Spider a potential candidate for one of the remaining four new models.