The Ferrari V-8–powered coupe’s convertible version is the first Ferrari with a front-mounted engine since the Portofino M in 1969.

• In order to replace the Portofino M, Ferrari has taken the magnificent Roma coupe and converted it into the Roma Spider for the year 2024.
• The overall look is mostly the same, although Ferrari improved aerodynamics by reworking the rear spoiler, installing a wind deflector, and reinforcing bodywork and the chassis.
• The turbocharged 3.9 liter V-8 in the Roma Spider is still responsible for producing the car’s 612 horsepower.

A Ferrari with a front-mounted engine will sport a fabric roof for the very first time since the 365GTS/4 was introduced in 1969. Today, Ferrari unveiled the Roma Spider, a convertible version of its sophisticated V-8-powered coupe that has had its roof removed and replaced with a fabric top that can be retracted.

According to the folks over at Track and Road, Ferrari has moved the Portofino M model out of production and replaced it with the Roma Spider.

For the most part, Ferrari managed to keep the exterior design of the Roma Spider the same as that of its coupe sibling, which means that the tall hood and sleek curves are still present.

The multi-layer fabric weaves used in the construction of the soft top allow it to be deployed in as little as 13.5 seconds, even at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour. The active rear spoiler has been modified and returned for roofless driving, and it now has three different configurations that enhance the amount of downforce produced by the vehicle as the vehicle’s speed increases.

In addition, the rear of the chassis was strengthened by Ferrari, and the company boasts that the Spider version of the Roma has a weight that is 185 pounds more than the coupe but just.

With the same display with an 8.4-inch vertical dimension and metal gear selector panel wrapped in luxurious leather and faux-suede as the first-generation Roma, the cabin maintains the same upscale appearance.

According to Ferrari, the start button on the steering wheel has been made more visible and now shines a bright red. Ferrari installed a 5-mm aerodynamic element on the top of the windscreen and a wind deflector that can be deployed by turning the rear seat backrest at the push of a button to mitigate wind turbulence and noise when the top is down.

This can’t be opened if there are people sitting in the rear, but Roma’s backseat is so cramped that we doubt it will be a problem in practice.

The heart of the Roma Spider has not been modified; the turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 continues to produce a whopping 561 pound-feet of torque and 612 horsepower, and it continues to deliver that power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.

The Ferrari Roma Spider comes standard with the most recent iteration of Ferrari’s Slide Slip Control system, which governs stability and traction control and enables drivers to drift in a controlled manner. Ferrari brags about the modest tweaks to the gearbox that enhance fuel efficiency.

The Roma Spider has incredible power, but compared to a track weapon, it is more of a cruiser.. It also has a tonne of amenities, including Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, heated seats that can be adjusted in 18 different ways, and a neck warmer that can be added if you want to keep the top down in colder climates.

Although there is no official pricing information available for the Roma Spider, our best guess is that it will begin somewhere in the neighborhood of $280,000. This is in comparison to the coupe, which starts at $247,310.

Although Ferrari did not disclose when Roma Spider will be available for purchase, we anticipate that drivers will be able to experience the excitement of driving with the top down sometime before the end of the year.