The Ferrari Roma doesn’t provide the identical form of efficiency because the automaker’s mid-engined supercars however as Harry Metcalfe just lately found in a check of the Roma, it has its personal strengths.

The veteran journalist first drove the Roma earlier within the 12 months however chilly climate and heavy rain made it laborious for him to get a really feel for it. So, he bought involved with Ferrari and organized to get a Roma press automotive to tackle a roadtrip to Cornwall on the British coast. Sadly for him, the climate didn’t play ball for the primary a part of the journey.

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Throughout his check, Metcalfe says the street noise of the Roma is roughly similar to a brand new 992-generation Porsche 911, which is respectable. He’s extra impressed with the automotive’s new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, noting that it’s a huge enchancment over the previous seven-speed and is far smoother to function.

Powering the Roma is a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a cool 612 hp and 561 lb-ft (761 Nm) of torque. As talked about, this engine is coupled to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission powering the rear wheels and after watching this overview, it’s clear that this engine is simply as completely happy to cruise alongside motorways as it’s to be pushed to its limits alongside flowing, nation roads.

Among the many key rivals of the Ferrari Roma embrace the Bentley Continental GT, Porsche 911 Turbo, and Mercedes-AMG GT C. Whereas we’d need to drive all 4 back-to-back to see which we’d desire to personal, the Roma is definitely probably the most hanging of them.