Ferrari Roma is a 2+ coupé with a place in the marque’s GT story, designed by its in-house Ferrari Design Centre.
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A 2+ coupé introduced in Rome
Ferrari revealed the Roma in Rome on 13 November 2019 as a mid-front-engined 2+ coupé. In its launch account, the company also described the proportions as refined and the design as timeless.1
“La Nuova Dolce Vita”
Roma and Roma Spider are separate names
In Ferrari’s 2023 range, Roma and Roma Spider were separate V8 internal-combustion models. Here, Roma refers to the original coupé introduced in 2019; Roma Spider remains a distinct name in Ferrari’s range.3
A contemporary Roma, in Ferrari’s GT tradition
Ferrari places the Roma in the tradition of its Grand Touring cars of the 1950s and 1960s. The company describes the new coupé as carrying their elegance into a contemporary model. That historical framing is part of Ferrari’s design story for the Roma, alongside its front-engined layout and closed body.1,2
Design credited to Ferrari’s in-house centre
Ferrari’s in-house Design Centre designed the Roma.2
Ferrari’s idea of a grand tourer
Ferrari describes its GT philosophy through versatility, onboard comfort and driving enjoyment. For its sports cars, the company places greater emphasis on performance and driving emotion. The Roma’s place in the marque’s GT tradition reflects that distinction in Ferrari’s own model positioning.2
The coupé, in measurable terms
The Roma rewards a change of scale: stop looking at the badge and follow the long bonnet towards the cabin. Its engine sits ahead of the occupants, while the roof remains fixed. The useful comparison begins with that architecture, then moves to the numbers. These are the original international launch specifications from 2019, not a specification sheet for every subsequently registered car.4
| 2019 Roma coupé | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3855 cc turbo V8 |
| Maximum power | 620 cv / 456 kW, 5750–7500 rpm, with 98 RON petrol |
| Maximum torque | 760 Nm, 3000–5750 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual clutch |
| Length × width × height | 4656 × 1974 × 1301 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm |
When comparing weight figures, keep the measurement attached: 1472 kg dry and 1570 kg kerb weight describe different conditions, and both launch figures include optional content. A lighter-looking number is not automatically a lighter car.4
Two front seats, two visual territories
Inside, the grand-tourer idea becomes a piece of interior architecture. The driver and passenger occupy separate cockpit cells rather than facing a single flat dashboard. A curved 16-inch instrument screen places the driving information in front of the driver; the optional 8.8-inch passenger display lets the companion work with navigation, music and climate settings. The division gives the passenger a defined role in the cabin’s design without supplying a second set of driving controls.4
For a particular car, ask to see the cabin switched on as well as at rest. Check which passenger display is fitted, then try the navigation and climate controls while stationary. Photographs reveal the overall composition; they cannot establish how easily your hands find a control or how well the seating position suits you.4
What changes when the roof opens
The 2023 Roma Spider makes a different design bargain. A five-layer fabric roof folds away in 13.5 seconds and can operate at speeds up to 60 km/h. Its quoted luggage volume is 255 litres with the roof closed. This is a distinct body and roof mechanism, so the coupé’s luggage and weight figures should travel with the coupé. When viewing either version, bring the bags you intend to use: litres describe volume, not the shape of an opening or the fit of a rigid suitcase.4,5
