Why it is special that the Ferrari Roma Spider has a soft top
Ferrari Roma Spider has a soft top
According to the Italians, the Ferrari Roma Spider is a modern interpretation of the chic, adventurous lifestyle of the 1950s and 1960s. The car is obviously based on the 2+ concept of the Ferrari Roma V8, with the major difference being a soft top, which returns for the first time to a Ferrari model with the engine in the front for 54 years after the 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS4. For other Spider models, Ferrari opted again and again for a hard roof structure, often made of carbon fiber or aluminum.
Soft-top opens in 13.5 seconds
Customers will have extensive personalization options for the soft top, with a choice of special fabrics and contrasting stitching. The soft top can be opened in just 13.5 seconds and at speeds up to 60 km/h. There is also some luggage space left. A striking feature is the windshield integrated into the backrest of the rear seat. It can be activated via a button on the tunnel console, for surprising interior comfort, according to Ferrari, without taking up additional space.
Performance Ferrari Roma Spider
The 620 hp and 760 Nm V8 is mated to Ferrari’s eight-speed DCT transmission. Good for a 0-100 time of 3.4 seconds, a 0-200 time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of more than 320 km/h. The Roma Spider has an empty weight of 1,556 kilograms. The V8 engine is allowed to rev remarkably for a turbocharged engine: 7,500 rpm.
Also quite practical
The Ferrari Roma Spider is also quite practical. It has a spacious luggage compartment including the cargo hatch in the rear seatback to carry larger items. The car further has standard wireless connectivity via Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and WiFi. Not to mention the 18-way adjustable, heatable ergonomic seats with optional neck heating for colder days.
