Ferrari Fully Details The New Roma 612 HP Grand Tourer

Ferrari introduced the all-new Roma last month, and now the company has released full details about the upcoming grand tourer.

Designed to recall classics GTs, the Roma has a shark nose front fascia with a minimalist grille that is flanked by LED headlights with horizontal light strips. The latter are a nod to the Monza SP1 and SP2.

Moving further back, we can see soft curves and a rakish windscreen. The model also has muscular rear fenders, a four tailpipe exhaust system and distinctive taillights.

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On the functional side, the Roma has vortex generators and an active rear spoiler with low drag, medium downforce and high downforce settings. Ferrari says these features enable the car to produce 209 lbs (95 kg) more downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h) than the Portofino.

While the car is undeniably sporty, the model is also elegant. In order to achieve this, designers removed superfluous decorations and unnecessary vents. The car also eschews Scuderia shields as it follows the approach taken by road-going models from 1950s.

A Stylish And High-Tech Interior

The 2+ cabin features a dual cockpit design with an “almost symmetrical structure which produces a more organic distribution of both spaces and functional elements.”

Drivers sit behind an new steering wheel which has haptic controls, a touchpad and a five-position manettino switch. The latter is a first for a Ferrari grand tourer and it features settings for Comfort, Sport, Race, Wet and ESC-Off.

A 16-inch digital instrument cluster resides in front of the steering wheel and, in its default setting, shows a large tachometer surrounded by navigation and audio screens. The cluster is customizable and the full screen can be used to show navigation information.

A ramp-like structure resides in the middle of the car and it features a metal plate that is designed to recall a gear lever gate. Elsewhere, there’s Frau leather and Alcantara upholstery as well as chromed aluminum and carbon fiber trim.

The central 8.4-inch infotainment system is optional, but it provides easy to climate control, navigation and entertainment settings. Passengers can also get an optional 8.8-inch widescreen display that shows performance specs, audio settings and navigation information – among other things. Ferrari says it effectively turns the passenger into a co-driver.

Speaking of technology, the Roma has an assortment of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning. Other safety systems include a surround view camera, traffic sign recognition and blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert.

A Turbocharged V8 With 612 HP

Power is provided by a turbocharged 3.9-liter (3855 cc) V8 engine that has new cam profiles and a “speed sensor which measures the turbine revolutions and allows the maximum revs per minute to be increased by 5,000 rpm.” The model also has a particulate filter to comply with Euro 6D standards.

The engine produces 612 hp (456 kW / 620 PS) and 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Ferrari says it delivers “almost instantaneous throttle response” thanks to its flat-plane crankshaft, compact turbines and twin-scroll technology. The engine has also has a single-piece cast exhaust manifold with equal length pipes to “optimize pressure waves in the turbine and reduce losses.”

The engine is connected to a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which is derived from the gearbox used in the SF90 Stradale. The biggest differences are that Roma’s gearbox has longer gear ratios and a reverse gear instead of an electric motor.

In terms of performance, the 3,245 pound (1,472 kg) coupe can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds and 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in 9.3 seconds. Given enough room, the Roma will eventually hit a top speed in excess of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Besides the powerful V8, the Roma features the latest evolution of Side Slip Control. Known as SSC 6.0, the system works in conjunction with the E-Diff, F1-Trac, SCM-E Frs and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer systems.

Ferrari declined to mention pricing, but the model comes with a seven-year warranty that includes regular maintenance.