Ferrari has just pulled the covers off the Amalfi Spider, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from Maranello’s take on open-air motoring with a 640-horsepower V8 up front.
The Amalfi Spider takes the already-impressive Amalfi coupe and gives it a fabric soft top that opens in just 13.5 seconds. Better yet, you can drop the roof while driving at speeds up to 60km/h, which is handy for those spontaneous “roof down” moments when the sun breaks through the clouds.
Where some convertibles lose their visual appeal with the roof mechanism exposed, Ferrari has worked hard to maintain the Amalfi’s flowing silhouette. The soft top comes in six different configurations, including four tailor-made fabric colours and two technical fabric options, with the new Tecnico Ottanio among them. Ferrari is also offering optional contrast stitching for those who want to go the extra mile with personalisation.
At 220mm thick when folded, the roof mechanism is impressively compact and leaves you with 255 litres of boot space with the roof closed, or 172 litres with it open. That’s genuinely usable luggage room for a proper GT touring experience.
Under that long bonnet sits Ferrari’s award-winning twin-turbo V8 from the F154 family, now pumping out 640 horses at 7,500rpm with a redline raised to 7,600rpm. Maximum torque is 760Nm, available from 3,000 to 5,750rpm. The engine features independent turbo control that allows the two turbochargers to spin at different speeds for better throttle response, with maximum turbo speed now reaching 171,000rpm.
Ferrari has also done the weight-loss work, shaving 1.3kg from the camshafts and another kilogram from the engine block through precision machining. A new low-viscosity oil reduces cold resistance by 30 percent, which should help warm-up efficiency.
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The numbers are properly quick: 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds, 0-200km/h in 9.4 seconds, and a top speed of 320km/h. That’s properly rapid for what is essentially a comfortable GT cruiser with two usable rear seats.
Speaking of those rear seats, the 2+ configuration means you can actually take the kids along, though adults will find it snug. When you’re not carrying passengers, those rear seats fold to extend the luggage capacity.
Ferrari has incorporated active aerodynamics with a three-position rear wing that adjusts automatically based on speed and acceleration. In high downforce mode at 250km/h, it generates an additional 110kg of rear load with less than four percent drag increase. There’s also an integrated wind deflector in the rear bench backrest that pops up at the touch of a button, creating a comfortable bubble for occupants at speeds up to 170km/h.
Inside, the dual-cockpit layout carries over from the coupe, with a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, and an 8.8-inch passenger display that shows G-forces and engine revs. Ferrari has brought back physical buttons on the steering wheel, including the iconic anodised aluminium start button on the left spoke.
The brake-by-wire system is new for this application, working alongside ABS Evo that adapts to all surfaces and driving modes. Ferrari’s Side Slip Control 6.1 manages everything from steering to torque distribution, while the five-position Manettino lets you dial in your preferred level of electronic intervention.
Two new colours arrive with the Amalfi Spider: Rosso Tramonto, a sunset red with subtle orange undertones, and Verde Costiera, inspired by the coastal greens of the Amalfi Coast. Both look spectacular in the press images, though our money would be on that sunset red paired with one of the technical fabric roof options.
Standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. Ferrari is also offering a comprehensive seven-year maintenance programme covering all scheduled servicing for the first seven years of ownership.
The Amalfi Spider weighs 1,556kg dry with a 48/52 weight distribution. Tyre choices include Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, or Bridgestone Potenza Sport in 245/35 R20 front and 285/35 R20 rear sizes.
Australian pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet, but expect the Amalfi Spider to command a premium over its coupe sibling when it arrives in local showrooms.
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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