Ferrari
introduced the all-new Roma last month, and now the company has released full
details about the upcoming grand tourer. Designed
to recall classics GTs, the Roma has a shark nose front fascia with a
minimalist grille that is flanked by LED headlights with horizontal light
strips. The latter are a nod to the Monza SP1 and SP2.
Moving
further back, we can see soft curves and a rakish windscreen. The model also
has muscular rear fenders, a four tailpipe exhaust system and distinctive
taillights. On the
functional side, the Roma has vortex generators and an active rear spoiler with
low drag, medium downforce and high downforce settings. Ferrari says these
features enable the car to produce 95 kg more downforce at 250
km/h than the Portofino.
While
the car is undeniably sporty, the model is also elegant. In order to achieve
this, designers removed superfluous decorations and unnecessary vents. The car
also eschews Scuderia shields as it follows the approach taken by road-going
models from 1950s. The 2+
cabin features a dual cockpit design with an “almost symmetrical structure
which produces a more organic distribution of both spaces and functional
elements.”
Drivers
sit behind an new steering wheel which has haptic controls, a touchpad and a
five-position manettino switch. The latter is a first for a Ferrari grand
tourer and it features settings for Comfort, Sport, Race, Wet and ESC-Off. A 16-inch digital instrument cluster
resides in front of the steering wheel and, in its default setting, shows a
large tachometer surrounded by navigation and audio screens. The cluster is
customizable and the full screen can be used to show navigation information.
A
ramp-like structure resides in the middle of the car and it features a metal
plate that is designed to recall a gear lever gate. Elsewhere, there’s Frau
leather and Alcantara upholstery as well as chromed aluminum and carbon fiber
trim. The central 8.4-inch infotainment system
is optional, but it provides easy to climate control, navigation and
entertainment settings. Passengers can also get an optional 8.8-inch widescreen
display that shows performance specs, audio settings and navigation information
– among other things. Ferrari says it effectively turns the passenger into a
co-driver.
Speaking
of technology, the Roma has an assortment of driver assistance systems
including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane
departure warning. Other safety systems include a surround view camera, traffic
sign recognition and blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert.
Power
is provided by a turbocharged 3.9-liter (3855 cc) V8 engine that has new cam
profiles and a “speed sensor which measures the turbine revolutions and allows
the maximum revs per minute to be increased by 5,000 rpm.” The model also has a
particulate filter to comply with Euro 6D standards. The engine produces 612 hp and 760 Nm of torque. Ferrari says it delivers “almost
instantaneous throttle response” thanks to its flat-plane crankshaft, compact
turbines and twin-scroll technology. The engine has also has a single-piece
cast exhaust manifold with equal length pipes to “optimize pressure waves in
the turbine and reduce losses.”
The
engine is connected to a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which is
derived from the gearbox used in the SF90 Stradale. The biggest differences are
that Roma’s gearbox has longer gear ratios and a reverse gear instead of an
electric motor. In
terms of performance, the 1,472 kg coupe can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 9.3 seconds.
Given enough room, the Roma will eventually hit a top speed in excess of 320 km/h.
Besides
the powerful V8, the Roma features the latest evolution of Side Slip Control.
Known as SSC 6.0, the system works in conjunction with the E-Diff, F1-Trac,
SCM-E Frs and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer systems. Ferrari
declined to mention pricing, but the model comes with a seven-year warranty that
includes regular maintenance.