- Ferrari has quietly phased out the Roma, signaling the arrival of a new model in the near future.
- Work on a successor is already underway, with our spies capturing a prototype testing in Italy.
- The mystery model is essentially a facelifted Roma, but appears destined to adopt a new name.
The Ferrari Roma feels like a relatively new addition to the lineup, but believe it or not, it was introduced exactly five years ago today. This helps to explain why a prototype of its successor was recently spotted on the streets of Maranello.
Dressed in a black disguise, the mystery model appears to be an evolution of its predecessor. This isn’t too surprising as the car is effectively a heavily facelifted Roma, but will presumably adopt a new or revised name in typical Ferrari fashion.
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While there doesn’t appear to be any obvious changes, the car likely wears new fascias, bumpers, and lighting units. We also wouldn’t be surprised to find an updated interior as we can see glimpses of camouflage in the cabin. The extent of the revisions are unclear, but the Roma has a 16-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8.4-inch infotainment system, and an 8.8-inch passenger display.
The Roma is powered by a turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine that produces 612 hp (456 kW / 620 PS) and 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which enables the 3,245 lb (1,472 kg) coupe to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds before hitting a top speed in excess of 199 mph (320 km/h).
A performance boost is all but assured, but little else is known about the car at this point. Given Ferrari’s shift towards electrification, with the goal of having electric and hybrid models account for up to 80% of its sales by 2030, the Roma’s successor could incorporate this new technology. If this happens, it’s still unclear whether a hybrid car will feature a turbocharged V6 like the 296 GTB or stick with the familiar V8.
However, a debut likely isn’t far off as Ferrari recently used their third quarter earnings report to reveal the Roma and 812 Competizione have been phased out. That being said, it’s worth noting the Roma Spider is still available.
