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Ferrari Roma: Ferrari's front-engine grand tourer (2020+). Twin-turbo V8 making 612 horsepower. Elegant 2+2 design contrasti
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Ferrari's front-engine grand tourer (2020+). Twin-turbo V8 making 612 horsepower. Elegant 2+2 design contrasting Ferrari supercar aggression.

The Ferrari Roma is a front-engine grand tourer produced from 2020. The Roma is Ferrari interpretation of a refined, elegant grand tourer (rather than the aggressive supercar styling of the F8 or 488). The 3.9L twin-turbo V8 makes 612 horsepower. Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 seating. The Roma styling references classic Italian grand tourers from the 1950s and 1960s. Front-engine layout. Refined cabin. Less aggressive than typical Ferrari mid-engine cars. The Roma Spider (convertible) was added in 2023. On WhipJury, Roma submissions are uncommon but distinctive. The elegant grand tourer aesthetic appeals to a different buyer segment than mid-engine Ferrari cars.

Roma specifications

3.9L twin-turbo V8, 612 horsepower at 5,750 rpm. Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Rear-wheel drive. 2+2 seating. 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Top speed 199 mph.

Frequently asked questions about Ferrari Roma

Is the Roma a real Ferrari?
Yes, fully. The Roma is built at Ferrari Maranello factory with Ferrari engines and Ferrari engineering. The grand tourer styling is intentional reference to classic Italian grand tourers. Some Ferrari purists prefer the more aggressive mid-engine Ferraris but the Roma is a legitimate Ferrari product.
How much does a Roma cost?
New 2024 Roma starts around $258,000. Used Roma: $200,000-$260,000. Roma Spider $260,000-$310,000+. Pricing has been generally stable.
How is Roma different from Portofino?
Roma is coupe (with Spider convertible variant added 2023); Portofino is convertible. Both share twin-turbo V8 architecture but Roma has more refined chassis and more aggressive performance tuning. Roma is the modern Ferrari grand tourer; Portofino was the cabriolet variant of similar concept.
Is the Roma slower than F8?
Yes. F8 is mid-engine with 710 horsepower; Roma is front-engine with 612 horsepower. F8 0-60 in 2.9 seconds vs Roma 3.4 seconds. Top speeds are similar. Roma prioritizes grand tourer refinement over outright supercar performance.
Is the Roma reliable?
Generally yes for a Ferrari. The F154 V8 has been reliable across multiple Ferrari generations. Common issues are typical for grand tourer Ferraris: occasional infotainment concerns and electronic gremlins. Maintenance is expensive due to specialty parts.

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