Ferrari Replaces Roma with the Amalfi, Bringing Back Buttons and Boosting Power
By Hugo Mattson July 2, 2025
The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi takes the place of the Roma with added power, increased aerodynamics, and a more refined 2+2 GT shape.
Ferrari resurrects physical buttons within while refreshing infotainment and driving technology throughout.
As a harbinger of the brand's first EV, the Amalfi tells us that Ferrari is giving the combustion era its attention once again.
Ferrari Refreshes Its Grand Touring Lineup with the 2026 Amalfi
With the introduction of the 2026 Amalfi, Ferrari has officially brought the curtain down on the Roma era. This new front-engine, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 GT coupe is a cautious but calculated evolution—stylistically more tense, technically more refined, and responsive to owner and critic input in equal proportions.
Where the Roma brought minimalist cool, the Amalfi does sports luxe. Power is boosted from 612 to 631 horsepower (640 PS) with a revised 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 that features lighter camshafts and a remapped ECU. The 0–62 mph improves to a knife-sharp 3.3 seconds, with the top speed rising to just below 200 mph. These gains come without hybrid power—a conscious decision prior to the next Ferrari EV's arrival.
Exterior Styling Redefines Subtlety as Purpose
The Amalfi takes its appearance from the Roma's, but doesn't deviate much, just trimming almost all of its edges more sharply. The face is more aggressive with a lower grille aperture and slimmer headlamps. A new active rear spoiler and aerodynamic underbody strakes are added for downforce control, and enhanced brake-cooling revisions imply its greater performance potential. The rear is also more defined, giving the car a slightly more earthy demeanor.
While preserving design continuity, the Amalfi is a bit longer than the Roma and slightly lower in height. This achieves the sensation of being a grand-tourer without appropriating mid-engined offerings' proportions. The fresh aerodynamic design features are reported to provide enhanced high-speed stability without creating too much drag.
Cabin Tech Scales Screens with Tactility
The most significant change might not be to the engine or bodywork, but to the interior. Ferrari has responded to the mounting criticism of its touch-based interfaces by reverting to physical buttons—most notably the start button for the engine on the steering wheel. It's a small thing, but one that precedes a willingness to change previous decisions.
The design itself is current. A mid-dash landscape-format touchscreen now regulates climate and infotainment, with a digital instrument panel on one side and a passenger display on the other. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included, and voice command response has been redesigned.
Technology also advances, with Side Slip Control 6.1, brake-by-wire capability, and driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. It's a more explicit nod to long-distance usability, something Ferrari has only recently begun to include in its GT models.
Dynamics Pay Attention to Balance, Not Theoretical Numbers
The Amalfi’s 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 carries over core architecture from the Roma but benefits from a lighter valvetrain and improved intake geometry. It now revs more freely while complying with Euro 6e emissions standards. Notably, the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission remains unchanged in gearing but sees refinements in low-speed smoothness.
With its dry weight of approximately 1470 kg and near-ideal 50:50 weight distribution, the Amalfi is more subdued in tune for comfort rather than in-for-the-slop taco warfare. Ferrari has set its sights on particular emphasis on ride comfort, acoustic insulation, and brake reassurance—all qualities harmonious with the marque's luxury GT ambition.
In the Midst of Past and EV Future
While the Amalfi doesn’t radically shift Ferrari’s playbook, it does arrive at a meaningful crossroads. It’s the last non-hybrid Ferrari GT expected before the company’s first all-electric vehicle breaks cover in 2025. As such, it occupies a unique space: a sendoff to combustion-era design and a transitional statement of intent.
Pricing is estimated to start around €240,000 in Europe, with U.S. deliveries slated for mid to late 2026. Given its more premium specification over the Roma, and its closer alignment with customer preferences, the Amalfi likely sets a new benchmark for Ferrari’s front-engined road cars.