Ferrari Amalfi Spider Unveiled: 640 HP, 3.3-Second Sprint and a Roof That Opens at 60 km/h

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider arrives as the definitive open-top grand tourer from Maranello — a 640 hp twin-turbo V8 spider that rewrites what a convertible Ferrari can be in 2026.

On 13 March 2026, Ferrari officially unveiled the Ferrari Amalfi Spider — a car built on the DNA of the Ferrari Amalfi coupé and engineered from the ground up for open-air excellence. The Amalfi Spider is not simply a roof-delete exercise. It is a purpose-built, architecturally reimagined machine that celebrates the joy of top-down driving without sacrificing a single element of the performance and refinement expected from the Prancing Horse.

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider sits at the heart of Ferrari’s 2+ spider segment — a 2+2 layout convertible powered by a front-mid-mounted, award-winning twin-turbo V8 producing 640 hp. With a 0–100 km/h time of just 3.3 seconds, a top speed of 320 km/h, a class-leading luggage capacity, and a soft top that opens in 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 60 km/h, this car is engineered for those who want Ferrari’s best every single day — with the sky as the only ceiling.

Design Philosophy: Beauty That Lives With or Without a Roof

Exterior Styling

Designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider was given a deceptively simple brief: preserve the proportions and visual purity of the Ferrari Amalfi coupé in every open and closed configuration. The result is a silhouette that is elegant, fluid and instantly recognisable, whether the roof is open or closed.

The design language is built around what Ferrari calls a monolithic speedform — a sculptural, sleek presence that carries a modern, fresh character while retaining the timeless elegance associated with Maranello. The approach is deliberately minimalist and functional, relying on a precise interplay of volumes and clean surfaces sculpted by light, rather than complex surface detailing or unnecessary aerodynamic theatre.

The front end is defined by a large central air intake and a long, sculpted bonnet that underlines the front-mid engine layout — an arrangement that pushes the V8 rearward for optimal weight distribution. At the rear, a perfectly integrated active spoiler contributes both to visual drama and aerodynamic function, while forged wheels and carefully placed carbon fibre details complete a look that is as sophisticated as it is purposeful.

Rosso Tramonto: A New Colour Born at Dusk

For the Amalfi Spider, Ferrari introduces Rosso Tramonto — a new exclusive shade that continues the chromatic journey begun with Verde Costiera on the Ferrari Amalfi. The name translates to “sunset red,” and the inspiration is exactly what it sounds like: the precise, evocative boundary between sea and sky at dusk along the Amalfi Coast.

It is an intense yet deeply refined shade distinguished by subtle orange undertones that evoke the warm light of the setting sun. On the sculpted surfaces of the Amalfi Spider, Rosso Tramonto does not simply add colour — it adds emotion, identity, and visual performance.

The Soft Top: Engineering Meets Personalisation

The soft top is available in six configurations: four colours in tailor-made fabric, and two in technical fabric — including the new Tecnico Ottanio, a shade inspired by the car’s overall colour mood. The distinctive weave of the technical fabric creates a three-dimensional shimmering effect that highlights the roof under all lighting conditions.

Optional contrast stitching is available to further underline the car’s sporting character. When the roof is open, the technical fabric can extend across the tonneau and adjacent rear surfaces, creating a seamless material continuity across the exterior that gives visual momentum to the rear of the car.

Soft Top Mechanics: Speed, Packaging, and Acoustic Excellence

Opens in 13.5 Seconds — On the Move

The Z-fold kinematic system developed for the Amalfi Spider allows the fully automatic soft top to open in just 13.5 seconds, and critically, it can be operated at speeds of up to 60 km/h — a genuinely useful real-world capability that means you can drop the roof at a traffic light or while cruising into a coastal town. When fully stowed, the roof measures only 220 mm thick, a packaging efficiency that directly translates to class-leading luggage capacity.

Luggage Capacity: 255 Litres Roof Closed, 172 Litres Roof Open

The figures are striking for a convertible in this segment: 255 litres of boot space with the roof closed, and still a highly usable 172 litres with the roof down. These numbers establish the Ferrari Amalfi Spider as a legitimate grand tourer — one capable of swallowing a weekend’s luggage for two without compromise.

Five-Layer Acoustic Fabric

Ferrari’s engineers have addressed the most persistent criticism of fabric-roof convertibles — interior noise — with a five-layer, sandwich-assembled acoustic fabric that delivers soundproofing and thermal insulation genuinely comparable to that of a retractable hardtop (RHT). When the roof is up, the Amalfi Spider cocoons its occupants as effectively as any hardtop rival, thanks to insulating layers of varying thicknesses that strike an ideal balance between performance and weight.

Interior: The Dual-Cockpit Experience

The interior of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider carries forward the dual-cockpit architecture from the Ferrari Amalfi, specifically tuned for open-top driving. The layout creates a pronounced cocooning effect, enveloping driver and passenger in two distinct yet visually connected spaces. The approach throughout is deliberately clean, minimalist and contemporary — shaped by what Ferrari describes as a process of subtraction that highlights materials, surfaces and geometries.

For the first time on a Ferrari of this type, the instrument cluster and air vents are unified within a single monolithic cockpit unit, divided equally between driver and passenger. The central tunnel adopts an especially pure form: a suspended bridge machined from solid aluminium houses the primary controls, while secondary functions are positioned further rearward to improve ergonomics and visual cleanliness. The door panels introduce a sail motif — sculptural elements that organically integrate the handles and armrests into the door surface.

Stylistic Continuity: Soft Top Fabric Enters the Cabin

In a genuinely original design decision, Ferrari has extended the personalisation of the soft top fabric into the interior itself. Selected cabin components — including the tonneau cover, door panels, and seatbacks — can be trimmed in the same fabric used for the roof, creating an unprecedented stylistic bridge between the exterior and the cockpit that is particularly striking when the roof is stowed.

The 2+ Rear Configuration

The 2+ layout enhances the car’s practicality in real terms: the rear seats are suitable for accommodating children on longer journeys, or for increasing the effective load capacity of the cabin when not in use for passengers. The rear seats also house an important comfort feature — the integrated wind deflector, built directly into the rear bench backrest and activated at the touch of a button without needing to stop.

Driver–Vehicle Interface: Technology Meets Intuition

A New Steering Wheel and the Return of the Start Button

The onboard experience of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider begins at a new steering wheel featuring physical buttons — a deliberate return to tactile controls after a period of touchscreen-based interaction in the wider automotive industry. The layout is engineered for maximum ergonomics and immediate recognisability, ensuring that the driver can operate every function without taking their eyes off the road.

Perhaps the most emotionally resonant element of the new interface is the return of the iconic anodised aluminium start button on the left spoke, establishing an immediate, physical bond between driver and car from the very first moment of ignition. Left spoke controls cover ADAS, adaptive cruise control, phone, and voice commands. Right spoke selectors manage visualisation and interaction with the instrument panel.

Three Displays, One Coherent System

The digital architecture of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider revolves around three core displays:

• 15.6″ digital instrument cluster — all driving and vehicle dynamics information, presented with clarity and precision.
• 10.25″ central capacitive display — the main hub for multimedia, radio, phone, screen mirroring, climate control, seat adjustments, and vehicle settings, accessible to both driver and passenger.
• 8.8″ passenger display — a dedicated co-driver screen showing parameters including G-forces and engine revs, allowing the passenger to engage directly with the car’s dynamic behaviour.

The system supports Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, wireless smartphone charging is integrated into the central tunnel, and the MyFerrari Connect system allows remote monitoring of the vehicle’s status via a dedicated app.

Powertrain: The Award-Winning 640 hp Twin-Turbo V8

The Engine: F154 Family, Latest Evolution

At the heart of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider sits the latest evolution of the 3855 cc V8 twin-turbo from the F154 family — the engine series that has won more international awards than any other in recent automotive history. In the Amalfi Spider’s configuration, this unit delivers 640 hp at 7,500 rpm, 760 Nm of torque between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm, a redline raised to 7,600 rpm, and a specific power output of 166 hp per litre.

Key Engineering Advances Over the Roma Spider

Advanced turbocharging management: Independent control of each turbocharger’s rotational speed, with dedicated calibration and maximum turbo speed raised to 171,000 rpm. Dedicated pressure sensors for each cylinder bank improve throttle response and boost pressure control precision.

Mass reduction: New lightweight camshafts saving 1.3 kg, and a redesigned engine block with precision machining eliminating non-structural material, saving approximately one additional kilogram.

Low-viscosity oil: Introduced for the first time in a Ferrari engine, reducing cold resistance by 30% compared to the previous version and improving warm-up efficiency.

Flat-plane crankshaft: Combined with compact low-inertia turbines, twin-scroll technology for separate exhaust gas management, and a single-scroll manifold with equal-length runners — contributing to continuous, progressive power delivery with a torque curve tuned for stronger pull at mid and high revs across all gears.

Transmission: 8-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT

The eight-speed dual-clutch oil-bath transmission — first introduced on the SF90 Stradale — has been further optimised with a more powerful control unit and enhanced engine software integration, improving both the smoothness and the speed of gear changes. The dry-sump gearbox configuration, low-friction bevel gear, and clutch torque management strategies also deliver much smoother urban driving, particularly during Start & Stop phases.

Sound Design

A new silencer layout was developed to comply with the strictest noise emission regulations without sacrificing Ferrari’s signature sound. The flat-plane crankshaft and equal-length exhaust headers contribute a distinctive firing sequence, while a new proportionally controlled bypass valve with dedicated maps adapts the exhaust note to different driving conditions via the Manettino. The exhaust system features a ceramic matrix catalyst with a trimetallic coating of rhodium, platinum, and palladium, with reduced activation times thanks to lower thermal inertia.

Performance Figures

A 0–100 time of 3.3 seconds from a 1,556 kg open-top 2+2 grand tourer is a remarkable achievement, and the 30.8-metre stopping distance from 100 km/h underscores the capability of the brake-by-wire system and ABS Evo combination.

Aerodynamics: Engineering for Open-Air Performance

Ferrari’s aerodynamic target for the Amalfi Spider was clear and ambitious: to create a convertible with a fabric roof delivering aerodynamic performance comparable to that of the Ferrari Amalfi coupé, while simultaneously delivering class-leading comfort with the roof down. The adoption of the soft top required a comprehensive process of analysis and optimisation to preserve the efficiency and downforce of the car.

A series of functional devices were integrated into the bodywork: a bypass above the headlight connects the front end to the engine compartment, reducing overpressure and contributing to thermal management; vortex generators and diffusers integrated into the front underbody enhance vertical load generation; and aerodynamic fairings in front of both front and rear wheels reduce resistance from the exposed wheel openings.

Three-Position Active Rear Wing

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider’s active rear spoiler offers three distinct configurations, adjusting automatically based on speed and both longitudinal and transverse acceleration:

• Low Drag (LD): Optimised for minimum resistance at sustained high speeds.
• Medium Downforce (MD): A transitional configuration supporting downforce development with a quicker transition to maximum opening.
• High Downforce (HD): Generates up to 110 kg of additional downforce at 250 km/h, with a drag increase of less than 4%.

A 20 mm integrated nolder at the rear axle helps recompress airflow under minimum resistance conditions, while the rear diffuser has been optimised for the best possible balance between load and resistance through controlled expansion of flow in the central channel.

The Wind Deflector: Comfort at the Touch of a Button

The integrated wind deflector is built into the backs of the rear seats and operated by the driver at the touch of a button — without needing to stop. Calibrated to an opening angle of 101°, it deflects airflow that would otherwise enter the cockpit from the rear, creating a stable bubble of comfort around the occupants and significantly reducing turbulence and noise in the head area. The system can be activated at speeds of up to 170 km/h, and if already deployed, remains functional at the car’s maximum velocity.

Vehicle Dynamics: Ferrari’s Most Advanced Technologies

Brake-By-Wire

The introduction of brake-by-wire represents one of the most significant dynamic advances in the Amalfi Spider versus its predecessor. The system significantly improves braking efficiency, reduces pedal travel, and enhances modulation — even in situations where ABS is engaged. The result is a braking feel that is more linear, more consistent, and more confidence-inspiring than a traditional hydraulic system.

ABS Evo: Precision Across All Surfaces

The ABS Evo system — first introduced on the 296 GTB and further developed for the Ferrari Purosangue and Ferrari 12Cilindri — uses data from a 6D sensor to precisely estimate vehicle speed and determine the optimal slip for each wheel, thereby optimising brake force distribution. The result is greater straight-line braking effectiveness and superior performance in combined conditions where lateral stability and longitudinal deceleration must be simultaneously managed. The precision of these estimates also improves the repeatability of braking manoeuvres, reducing variation caused by mechanical tolerances or environmental conditions such as tarmac temperature.

Side Slip Control 6.1

The SSC 6.1 system serves as the common language among all dynamic controllers on the vehicle — from steering and torque management to vertical body motion control — maximising performance in every situation. An evolved EPS-based grip estimation system is 10% faster and more accurate than the version introduced on the 296 GTB, even on surfaces with very low traction.

The Manettino: Five Modes, Wider Dynamic Range

The Manettino steering wheel dial offers five positions — Wet, Comfort, Sport, Race, and ESC-Off — each adjusting the intervention levels of F1-Trac, suspension damping, and the electronic differential (E-Diff3). The dynamic range of the Amalfi Spider has been refined and expanded, with more dynamic Sport and Race calibrations compared to the Ferrari Roma, and more gradual transitions between settings.

Full ADAS Suite

As standard, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider includes a comprehensive package of next-generation driver assistance systems: Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Automatic High Beam, Traffic Sign Recognition and Assistance, and Driver Drowsiness and Distraction Detection. Optional Surround View and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also available.

Tyres, Dimensions & Full Technical Specifications

Tyres: Three Partners, One Standard

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider was developed in collaboration with three major tyre manufacturers, each co-developing a bespoke fitment for this specific application: Pirelli P ZERO, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, and Bridgestone Potenza Sport. All three are supplied as standard. Tyre dimensions are 245/35 R20 at the front and 285/35 R20 at the rear, mounted on 20-inch forged wheels chosen to maintain the harmonious proportions consistent with the car’s design language without compromising ride quality.

Full Specification Sheet

Ferrari Amalfi Spider vs Ferrari Roma Spider: Key Advances

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is positioned as the successor to the Ferrari Roma Spider and represents a significant step forward in almost every measurable area:

• Power: 640 hp achieved through advanced turbocharger management including independent turbo speed control up to 171,000 rpm.
• Braking: Brake-by-wire is new; ABS Evo replaces the previous system with 6D sensor-based slip estimation.
• Dynamics: SSC 6.1, more dynamic Sport and Race Manettino calibrations, EPS grip estimation 10% faster and more accurate.
• Interface: Completely renewed driver-vehicle interface with three displays and physical steering wheel controls.
• Aerodynamics: Three-position active rear wing generating up to 110 kg additional downforce at 250 km/h.
• Transmission: Further optimised 8-speed DCT originally from the SF90 Stradale.
• Engine: First Ferrari engine to use low-viscosity oil, reducing cold resistance by 30%.

Ferrari Genuine Maintenance: Seven Years of Peace of Mind

Every Ferrari Amalfi Spider is backed by Ferrari’s extended seven-year Genuine Maintenance programme, covering all regular maintenance for the first seven years of the car’s life. Maintenance intervals are set at 20,000 km or once per year with no mileage restrictions — whichever comes first.

The programme uses original Ferrari spare parts and employs staff trained directly at the Ferrari Training Centre in Maranello, using the most modern diagnostic tools available. It is available across all markets worldwide through the entire Official Dealership Network, and is also available to owners of pre-owned Ferraris.

Verdict: The Open-Air Ferrari Benchmark

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider arrives as a thoroughly resolved machine. Every system on it — from the active aerodynamics to the brake-by-wire, from the acoustic soft top to the F154 twin-turbo V8 — has been developed or significantly refined specifically for this car. It is faster, lighter, more technologically sophisticated, more aerodynamically capable, and more beautifully designed than the car it replaces.

With 640 hp, a 320 km/h top speed, a 3.3-second 0–100 sprint, class-leading luggage space, and a fabric roof that opens in 13.5 seconds at 60 km/h, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider sets a new benchmark for what a performance spider can be. With Rosso Tramonto and Tecnico Ottanio available on the options list, it looks like nothing else on the road.

The Amalfi Coast may have inspired the name. But the Ferrari Amalfi Spider was built to make any road feel exactly like that.