Ferrari Roma
Front-mid-engine V8 2+ grand tourer · Introduced in 2019. This review has not established this model’s 2024 U.S. sales.
California, Portofino, Roma and Amalfi are distinct models within this Ferrari family history. Introduction year refers to the global reveal; US model years and delivery dates may differ.
How it began
Ferrari created this V8 grand-touring family. Pininfarina styled the 2008 California while Luca di Montezemolo was president, and Michael Schumacher helped tune its suspension. The Ferrari Styling Centre designed the California T in collaboration with Pininfarina; the team led by Flavio Manzoni continued the development of the later models.
The Roma was built in Maranello, Italy, home to Ferrari's headquarters and plant, and to the Ferrari Styling Centre that designed it. In the United States it is distributed by Ferrari North America.
The California made its official world debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2008, after earlier online and client previews. The Roma was revealed in Rome in November 2019; Ferrari’s annual report locates its client premiere at the Stadio dei Marmi.
Roma is the Italian name of Italy's capital. Ferrari presented the car as a modern take on la Dolce Vita, the carefree, pleasurable way of life of 1950s and 1960s Rome, and called it "the Nuova Dolce Vita". The family carries place names: California recalls the 1957 250 GT California Spider, created for the U.S. West Coast; Portofino is a village on the Italian Riviera; and Amalfi pays tribute to that Southern Italian coastline.
Ferrari sought a comfortable grand tourer for everyday use that would broaden its customer base. In 2009, the Australian importer estimated that about 70 percent of California buyers worldwide would be new to Ferrari. The Roma continued that combination of performance, comfort and everyday usability. At the 2019 unveiling, Reuters recalled Ferrari’s announced target for grand tourers to account for about 40 percent of sales in 2022.
Related models and history
- Chapter 12008–2014
California: the first front-engine V8 Ferrari
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It revived the California name on a 2+ grand tourer meant to sell in far higher volumes than its 1950s and 1960s ancestors. It was the first Ferrari with a V8 in the front-mid position and the first with a folding hard top, which turns it from coupe to convertible in 14 seconds. It carried a 4,297 cc, 460 cv V8 and ran 0 to 100 km/h in about 4.0 seconds. In 2012 the California 30 update shed about 30 kg and gained about 30 cv.
The innovation. It was the first Ferrari with a direct-injection V8 and the first with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox as standard, which Ferrari said also helped cut fuel use. It also introduced a new multilink rear suspension.
If you buy one usedCheck passenger-inflator campaigns 16V341/18V188 for certain 2009–2011 Californias, 20V007 for non-desiccated interim replacements on those years, 18V381 for 2012 and 19V006 for 2014. The later programs can require another repair after earlier work. Brake-cap campaign 22V536 names the broader 2009–2017 California family; confirm exact body and VIN. Original Ferrari campaign 12V211 documents California MY2012 crankshaft manufacturing faults and free repair or engine-replacement options, without proving the buying guide’s separate 2009 claim or every engine’s actual replacement. PistonHeads reports some DCT failures mainly on earlier cars; that is a qualitative report, not a fleet failure rate. Obtain actual repair and diagnostic records. For an affected 22V536 vehicle, a low-brake-fluid warning means pull off safely and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing; do not follow the older display wording to drive slowly. - Chapter 22014–2017
California T: the turbo returns
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014 with a 3,855 cc turbo V8 making 560 cv and 755 Nm, the first turbocharged Ferrari since the 1980s F40. It ran 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and used 15 percent less fuel than the California over a typical real-world route. The Ferrari Styling Centre designed it together with Pininfarina, with flanks that recall the 250 Testa Rossa's pontoon fenders.
The innovation. Variable Boost Management software, which meters torque to suit the selected gear, combined with a Formula 1-derived flat-plane crankshaft and twin-scroll turbos. Ferrari said this virtually eliminated turbo lag.
If you buy one usedSelected California T campaigns are passenger inflators 19V006 for 2015–2018; airbag ECU 19V411 for 2016–2018; driver-airbag assembly 15V433 for specified 2015 cars within the published December 19, 2014–April 29, 2015 build range; and brake-cap campaign 22V536 for 2015–2017. Dealer remedies differ, and exact VIN eligibility and completed work must be checked. For an affected 22V536 vehicle, a low-brake-fluid warning means pull off safely and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing; do not follow the older display wording to drive slowly. - Chapter 32017–2020
Portofino: lighter, stiffer, 600 cv
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It replaced the California T and debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017. It weighs about 80 kg less, has 40 cv more (600 cv and 760 Nm) and a body 35 percent stiffer; the A-pillar went from 21 pieces to just 2. It runs 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and tops 320 km/h. The redesigned, lighter hard top opens in 14 seconds, even on the move at low speed.
The innovation. Ferrari billed it as its first grand tourer with electric power steering, 7 percent quicker, combined with the third-generation E-Diff3 electronic differential and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen.
If you buy one usedCampaign 22V536 addresses cap ventilation, vacuum, brake-fluid leaks and partial or total braking loss, with a new cap and warning-software update. The original maker report separates Portofino MY2019–2021 from Portofino M MY2021–2022. The exact Ferrari/Portofino/2018 query returned zero on November 3, 2026; that model-name result does not clear every alias or an individual VIN. For an affected 22V536 vehicle, a low-brake-fluid warning means pull off safely and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing; do not follow the older display wording to drive slowly. - Chapter 42020–2024
Portofino M: M for Modificata
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It was unveiled on September 16, 2020 in an all-digital premiere. The M stands for Modificata, Ferrari's term for an evolution that clearly boosts performance. It gained 20 cv (620 cv and 760 Nm) and a new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with longer ratios than the SF90 Stradale's. Ferrari phased it out during 2024.
The innovation. The five-position Manettino with a Race mode, a first for a Maranello GT spider, which enables the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer: a system that adjusts brake pressure at each wheel to help the driver control slides.
If you buy one usedFor affected 2023 Portofino M cars in 24V810, do not drive until Ferrari verifies the driveshaft screws and performs any necessary tightening free of charge. Loose screws can cause loss of traction and control. Exact Portofino M queries for 2021 and 2022 each returned zero on November 3, 2026, but the original 22V536 manufacturer report explicitly includes those model years: a zero alias query is not an exemption from the cap/software repair. Confirm actual VIN records. For an affected 22V536 vehicle, a low-brake-fluid warning means pull off safely and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing; do not follow the older display wording to drive slowly. - Chapter 52019–2024
Roma: the Nuova Dolce Vita
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It was revealed in Rome in November 2019 as a front-mid-engine 2+ coupe. Ferrari said that 70 percent of its components were new. Its 3,855 cc turbo V8 delivers 620 cv at 7,500 rpm and 760 Nm, with 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and more than 320 km/h. Its design strips away every superfluous detail. It was built in Maranello and Ferrari phased it out during 2024.
The innovation. A movable rear spoiler built into the rear screen area: it stays hidden to keep the lines uncluttered and deploys automatically at high speed for downforce. It also brought the SF90 Stradale's eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox to a grand tourer, 6 kg lighter than the Portofino's with a stated reduction in fuel use and emissions.
If you buy one usedCampaign 22V536 includes certain 2021–2022 Romas: poor cap ventilation can cause fluid leakage and braking loss; the free remedy replaces the cap and updates the low-fluid warning. Exact Roma queries for 2023 and 2024 each returned zero on November 3, 2026, a dated model-name observation rather than VIN clearance. Ask Ferrari for completed service and recall records. For an affected 22V536 vehicle, a low-brake-fluid warning means pull off safely and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing; do not follow the older display wording to drive slowly. - Chapter 62023–
Roma Spider: the soft top returns after 54 years
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It was unveiled on March 16, 2023 at the El Badi Palace in Marrakesh, Morocco. It brought the soft top back to a front-engine Ferrari for the first time since the 1969 365 GTS4. The roof opens in 13.5 seconds at up to 60 km/h. It keeps the 620 cv, 760 Nm V8, with 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
The innovation. A patented wind deflector hidden in the rear seat backrest that rises at the touch of a button at up to 170 km/h. Ferrari says it cuts turbulence around taller drivers' heads by about 30 percent compared with its earlier 2+ spiders.
If you buy one usedFor affected 2024 Roma Spiders in 24V810, do not drive until a Ferrari dealer verifies driveshaft-screw tightening and performs the tightening process if necessary, free of charge. Factory-loose screws can loosen further and cause loss of traction and control. Obtain proof that the actual VIN’s prescribed work is complete. - Chapter 72025–present
Amalfi: the successor with real buttons
Photo: Loco Steve · CC BY-SA 4.0 What changed. It was unveiled on the Amalfi Coast on July 1, 2025 and replaces the Roma. It takes the Roma's proportions and makes them more sculpted. The F154-family twin-turbo V8 rises to 640 cv and 760 Nm, with 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, 320 km/h and 1,470 kg dry with optional lightweight content. The steering wheel goes back to physical buttons and the aluminum start button returns. In March 2026 the soft-top Amalfi Spider followed.
The innovation. Brake-by-wire, which shortens pedal travel and improves modulation, together with ABS Evo and a three-mode active rear wing that adds 110 kg of downforce at 250 km/h with less than 4 percent extra drag.
If you buy one usedUnveiled July 1, 2025, Amalfi has a short long-term used-car observation horizon. The exact Ferrari/Amalfi/2026 query returned zero records on November 3, 2026; it does not establish every alias or VIN. Check the actual VIN and current Ferrari service information before buying.
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