The Roma doesn’t simply have distinctive styling when in comparison with different Ferraris, however it additionally drives in its personal distinctive means.

Ferrari launched the Roma as a center floor between the Portofino and the F8 Tributo and journalists within the U.S., together with Matt Farah, have just lately had their first alternative to place it via its paces. The Roma is marketed as a grand tourer however it performs splendidly via the canyons and appears like a correct sports activities automobile.

It’s powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that’s rated at 612 hp and 561 lb-ft (761 Nm) of torque and whereas this engine is utilized in different Ferraris, the Italian automobile producer did modify it to be used within the Roma and have given it a special character. The truth is, Farah says that it truly sounds higher than the one within the F8 Tributo.

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Coupled to the twin-turbo V8 is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This gearbox snaps via the gears with blistering tempo however must be pushed in handbook mode if you wish to get essentially the most of it. When left in computerized mode, it responds in a really relaxed method.

Key rivals to the Ferrari Roma together with the Mercedes-AMG GT C, Bentley Continental GT and Porsche 911 Turbo and whereas they’re all wonderful, they don’t flip heads fairly just like the Ferrari does.

As you’d count on, although, it’s fairly expensive and may get considerably dearer when you begin ticking the choice containers. As commonplace, the Roma begins at $218,000, however the automobile examined by Farah had an MSRP of $316,000.