Replacing the Roma in Ferrari’s lineup, the new Amalfi is named after the famous Italian coastal region that overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and Salem, debuted yesterday.
Debuting today in Italy, the new Amalfi employs a front mid-engine V8 2+ layout that redefines the concept of contemporary sportiness, combining high performance, versatility, and refined aesthetics. Designed for those who want to enjoy sporty driving without sacrificing comfort and style, the Ferrari Amalfi stands out for its unprecedented balance between adrenaline and everyday usability.
Amalfi gets 631 hp V8 engine
The car’s design stems from a fluid and minimalist approach, with sculpted volumes and clean surfaces that express modernity and dynamism. The front is dominated by a large air intake and a long, sculpted bonnet. At the rear, the integrated active spoiler contributes to high-speed stability, while forged wheels and carbon fibre details complete a sporty and sophisticated aesthetic.
Inside, the cabin adopts a dual-cockpit layout, with a new steering wheel featuring physical buttons and the return of the iconic start button. Its integrated central display and ergonomic controls ensure intuitive interaction with the car, even during dynamic driving, or so Ferrari tells us. Extensive use of carbon fibre and contrasting stitching adds a touch of exclusivity, while the 2+ configuration allows the rear seats to be used for a little more than just ankle-biter territory.
At the heart of the Amalfi is a twin-turbo V8 capable of pumping out 631 hp thanks to new turbocharging calibrations, while a highly acclaimed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission ensures fast gear changes. As might be expected, performance is impressive with the car’s 0–100 km/h sprint time hovering around 3.3 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 9.0 seconds, with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.29 kg/hp, the best in its class.
Driving dynamics have been refined with the introduction of a brake-by-wire system, an ‘ABS Evo’ controller designed for all surfaces and conditions, and a recalibrated steering box. Active aerodynamics, with the new integrated rear mobile wing, ensure stability in all driving conditions and Manettino positions, helping to maximize dynamic performance.
The Amalfi incorporates a fully connected infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, paired with wireless smartphone charging. The new steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, and 10.25” horizontal central display offers an advanced human-machine interface designed to engage both driver and passenger. Among the optional features is the addition of the front lifter system usable up to 35 km/h, allowing the car to easily overcome urban obstacles by raising it by up to 40 mm.
Completing the onboard experience, the optional Burmester® premium audio system offers an immersive sound environment, designed to accompany every journey with quality and detail.
The Ferrari Amalfi is aimed at those seeking a car that combines elegance and performance, emotion and functionality. A model that interprets the Ferrari sporting spirit in a modern key, offering a driving experience without compromise, in any context.
The engine of the Ferrari Amalfi represents the latest evolution of the 3855-cc twin-turbo V8 from the F154 family, the one that has received the most international awards in recent automotive history. In this configuration, the power unit has been optimized to deliver a maximum output of 640 cv at 7,500 rpm, with a specific power of 166 cv/l and a redline raised to 7,600 rpm, allowing full exploitation of its continuously increasing power curve.
Amalfi’s engine control unit borrowed from Purosangue and 296 GTB
The performance increase was achieved through an advanced turbocharging management system, enabling independent control of the rotational speed of the two turbochargers with dedicated calibration and an increase in the maximum turbo speed up to 171,000 rpm. This approach improves throttle response and boosts pressure control precision, also thanks to the introduction of dedicated pressure sensors for each cylinder bank. The new engine control unit, already used in models such as the 296 GTB, Ferrari Purosangue, and Ferrari 12Cilindri, has allowed the engine’s full potential to be harnessed.
Inside, the Ferrari Amalfi adopts a dual-cockpit layout that envelops both driver and passenger in two visually connected cells, linked by the dashboard, door panels, and central tunnel. The cocoon effect is enhanced by a faceted surface that breaks the symmetry and highlights the central touchscreen display, creating a formal interaction between the two occupants. The interior design has been simplified to achieve a clean and contemporary language, with extensive use of premium materials and integrated technological solutions.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
To be blunt, it’s hard to understand how a supercar like this can only offer a lifter system as optional. Come on guys. Given the fact that drivers must negotiate a myriad of roads and conditions, many with high curbs, it seems only natural that such a system should be standard! Apart from that oversight, the Amalfi looks pretty impressive all-round from its sexy exterior to its gutsy powertrain.