The 2024 Ferrari Roma spider is a timelessly elegant, high-performance car, but also a contemporary take on the chic, pleasure-seeking Italian lifestyle of the 1950s and 60s. This spider carries over the proportions, volumes and specifications of the Ferrari Roma’s hugely successful concept, but what makes it so striking is the adoption of a soft top, a solution making a welcome return to the Prancing Horse range on a front-engined car 54 years after the launch of the 1969 365 GTS4
The values of fuel consumptions and CO2 emissions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures refer to the WLTP cycle.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Stuffed under the 2024 Ferrari Roma’s lengthy hood and mounted near the middle of the car is a turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 that makes 612 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that debuted on the even more exotic Ferrari SF90 Stradale. While we’ve had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Roma, we haven’t had a chance to test its performance at the track.
Still, our drive taught us that this Ferrari can be enjoyed both during a nonchalant cruise or when raced around winding corners. Its high-revving V-8 produces glorious sounds, and the DCT quickly adapts to requests for snappy gearchanges—especially when you turn the drive mode dial to Sport or Race. While its steering was light on effort, we appreciated the helm’s directness and precision.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
With a powerful engine and sporty pretensions, the 2024 Ferrari Roma isn’t fooling anyone that it’s going to be especially fuel efficient. The coupe is rated at 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. However, we can’t evaluate its real-world mpg unless we have an opportunity to run one on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen. For more information about the Roma’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Stitched together with leather and swathed in faux suede, the 2024 Ferrari Roma’s interior mixes upscale materials with a unique layout. Each front-seat passenger is cocooned by a sweeping dashboard that flows into the doors and floating center console. The driver faces a giant 16-inch fully digital gauge cluster that responds to haptic controls on the Roma’s button-heavy, flat-bottom steering wheel. A pair of rear seats make it a 2+2 coupe, and the space is actually suitable for adults in short spurts as long the front seats are properly adjusted. Unlike most other Ferrari models, the Roma has a large center section, just don’t expect its interior cubby storage to be plentiful.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Despite wearing the iconic Prancing Horse logo, the 2024 Ferrari Roma is more of a grand tourer than a focused track star. As a result, it treats passengers with more infotainment and connectivity features than some other Ferrari models. This includes a vertically mounted 8.4-inch touchscreen as well as a separate screen for the front passenger.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
While driver-assistance technology is usually an afterthought on ultra-pricey sports cars, the Roma offers several advanced assists. For more information about the Roma’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Available adaptive cruise control
- Available lane-departure warning
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Specifications
2024 Ferrari Roma
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2+2-passenger, 2-door convertible
PRICE
Base: $277,970
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 235 in3, 3855 cm3
Power: 612 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 561 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
Length: 183.3 in
Width: 77.7 in
Height: 51.4 in
Curb Weight (C/D est): 3800 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.1 sec
100 mph: 7.0 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.1 sec
Top Speed: 199 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 19/17/21 mpg