The Ferrari Roma made its debut in November 2019 when it introduced a new cabin layout for the Maranello-based automaker. A convertible version of this supercar has always sounded like the logical next step in our heads and we finally have confirmation that an open-top Roma is in development. Friends, these are the first spy photos showing a prototype of what we believe to be the Roma Spider.
The gallery below consists of just six shots, but they show the supercar from nearly every angle. Unfortunately, there’s black camo covering the whole machine, although it’s probably safe to predict that the design will be as close to the standard Roma as possible. If you have any doubts that this is a Roma prototype, our professional spy photographers point out that the headlights and taillights, as well as the overall profile, were certainly identical to those of the Roma.
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Given the mechanical similarity between the Roma and the Portofino M, a convertible Roma doesn’t really make sense. This logic has fueled rumors that Ferrari’s original plan for a Roma Spider has been cancelled, although it looks like something is brewing in Maranello after all. Whether this is indeed a production version of the Roma Spider or something else is hard to say at this point.
One thing that clearly indicates this is an open-top vehicle is the slightly different roofline than the regular Roma. Either way, though, we think this prototype has the Roma’s 4.0-liter V8 engine under the hood, producing 612 horsepower (450 kilowatts) and 561 pound-feet (761 Newton-meters) of torque. . The same mill can be found in the renovated Portofino M.
Roma will probably be refreshed soon. Ferrari’s entry-level supercar is set to get visual revisions next year, along with some upgrades in the powertrain department. This seems like the perfect opportunity for the Maranello team to show off a convertible version of the grand tourer and we’ll probably hear more about it soon. We expect to start seeing more prototypes of the supercar in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Finally, a V12-powered Roma test car was filmed in April this year.
The Ferrari Roma made its debut in November 2019 when it introduced a new cabin layout for the Maranello-based automaker. A convertible version of this supercar has always sounded like the logical next step in our heads and we finally have confirmation that an open-top Roma is in development. Friends, these are the first spy photos showing a prototype of what we believe to be the Roma Spider.
The gallery below consists of just six shots, but they show the supercar from nearly every angle. Unfortunately, there’s black camo covering the whole machine, although it’s probably safe to predict that the design will be as close to the standard Roma as possible. If you have any doubts that this is a Roma prototype, our professional spy photographers point out that the headlights and taillights, as well as the overall profile, were certainly identical to those of the Roma.
6 Pictures
Given the mechanical similarity between the Roma and the Portofino M, a convertible Roma doesn’t really make sense. This logic has fueled rumors that Ferrari’s original plan for a Roma Spider has been cancelled, although it looks like something is brewing in Maranello after all. Whether this is indeed a production version of the Roma Spider or something else is hard to say at this point.
One thing that clearly indicates this is an open-top vehicle is the slightly different roofline than the regular Roma. Either way, though, we think this prototype has the Roma’s 4.0-liter V8 engine under the hood, producing 612 horsepower (450 kilowatts) and 561 pound-feet (761 Newton-meters) of torque. . The same mill can be found in the renovated Portofino M.
Roma will probably be refreshed soon. Ferrari’s entry-level supercar is set to get visual revisions next year, along with some upgrades in the powertrain department. This seems like the perfect opportunity for the Maranello team to show off a convertible version of the grand tourer and we’ll probably hear more about it soon. We expect to start seeing more prototypes of the supercar in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Finally, a V12-powered Roma test car was filmed in April this year.