Core summary
Ferrari Roma Spider
The Ferrari Roma Spider is a front-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive 2+ convertible introduced in March 2023. It extends the Roma concept into an open-top grand-touring format while retaining the model's 3.855-liter twin-turbocharged V8, eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and Ferrari electronic-dynamics package. Ferrari quotes 620 cv, 760 Nm, a top speed above 320 km/h, 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 0–200 km/h in 9.7 seconds. Its defining structural feature is a five-layer fabric roof that opens or closes in 13.5 seconds at speeds up to 60 km/h. The cabin keeps Ferrari's 2+ seating arrangement, with two small rear seats linked to the luggage compartment. Ferrari positions the Roma Spider around open-air comfort, tailored styling and long-distance usability rather than the extreme track focus of its mid-engine performance models. The published global technical specification gives an 80-liter fuel tank and 255-liter boot capacity.
History & generations
Ferrari presented the Roma Spider at the Palais El Badi in Marrakesh on March 16, 2023. The model is the open-top companion to the Ferrari Roma coupe and revives a fabric-roof configuration in Ferrari's front-engine range after the 365 GTS4, identified by Ferrari as the marque's last mid-front-engine soft-top model 54 years earlier. The Roma Spider is not a succession of several named generations; it is the first generation of the Roma Spider nameplate. Its engineering derives from the Roma, but Ferrari revised the rear structure, windshield frame and side sills to accommodate the soft-top mechanism and preserve body stiffness. Ferrari also describes the rear section as drawing on solutions used by the Portofino M. The result is a distinct spider body rather than a simple roof conversion. Ferrari continues to list the Roma Spider in its official model range alongside newer models, including the Ferrari Amalfi.
Ferrari Roma Spider
The first Roma Spider combines the Roma platform with a retractable fabric roof, 620 cv and a 2+ cabin.
Body, platform & design
The Roma Spider was designed by Ferrari Centro Stile under Flavio Manzoni. Its design uses a long hood, a clean front treatment and a fast rear deck to maintain the Roma's restrained grand-touring proportions with the roof lowered. The five-layer fabric roof is central to the design: Ferrari offers tailored two-tone treatments from a four-color palette, plus a technical fabric developed specifically for the model. The roof opens and closes in 13.5 seconds at up to 60 km/h. A mobile wind deflector is integrated into the rear seatback to improve open-air comfort. Aerodynamic work includes front vortex generators and an active rear spoiler with multiple operating positions. Ferrari states that the spoiler can provide about 95 kg of downforce at 250 km/h in its high-downforce setting, with a quoted drag increase of about four percent. The body retains the Roma's visual simplicity while adding the mechanical and structural requirements of a convertible.
Engine & drivetrain
The Roma Spider uses Ferrari's 3.855-liter 90-degree twin-turbocharged V8. Ferrari quotes 620 cv at 7,500 rpm, 760 Nm from 3,000 to 5,750 rpm and a 7,500-rpm maximum engine speed. The engine combines a flat-plane crankshaft, compact low-inertia turbines, twin-scroll turbochargers and an equal-length cast exhaust manifold. Ferrari's Variable Boost Management software shapes torque delivery according to the selected gear, allowing progressively stronger acceleration while permitting longer upper-gear ratios. Ferrari also introduced an evolved oil pump that reduces cold-start time-to-pressure by 70 percent and raises flow at medium engine speeds. The rear-mounted eight-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox sends power to the rear wheels. Ferrari's technical sheet lists a 0–100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 9.7 seconds and a maximum speed above 320 km/h. These figures use Ferrari's stated 98 RON fuel reference.
Trim differences
Ferrari presents the Roma Spider as a single model rather than a range of conventional trim grades. Its specification is shaped through Ferrari's personalization program, which covers exterior paint, roof fabrics, cabin materials, wheel finishes, carbon-fibre elements and comfort equipment. The soft top can use a tailored two-tone fabric treatment or the model-specific technical fabric. Ferrari lists 18-way electrically adjustable, heated front seats as available equipment, with a neck warmer offered as an option. Other documented configuration possibilities include a passenger display, carbon-fibre steering wheel with shift LEDs, carbon-fibre interior trim and ventilated front seats. Availability and legal certification can vary by market, while Ferrari's core mechanical specification remains the same in its published technical documentation. The Roma Spider's equipment structure therefore resembles a highly configurable bespoke model more than a fixed ladder of base, mid-level and flagship grades.
Interior & seating
The cabin follows Ferrari's dual-cockpit concept, separating the driver and passenger zones with a central tunnel and distinct instrument areas. Ferrari describes a central 8.4-inch display positioned between the two cockpits for infotainment and climate functions. The transmission controls sit on a metal plate inspired by Ferrari's traditional gated shifter, while the steering wheel uses touch controls and a right-hand track pad. The Roma Spider retains a 2+ seating arrangement: the rear seats are compact but connect with the luggage compartment, helping the car serve as a touring vehicle. Ferrari lists wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, heated 18-way electric front seats and an optional neck warmer. The mobile wind deflector is integrated into the rear seatback rather than added as a separate loose component. Interior personalization extends across leather, stitching, trim, seat design and color combinations, allowing the cabin to be configured in a wide range of Ferrari materials and finishes.
Efficiency & range
Ferrari's revised technical sheet lists combined fuel consumption of 11.4 l/100 km and combined CO₂ emissions of 258 g/km. These values are European-market homologation figures and can differ from figures published under other regional test procedures. The 80-liter fuel tank supports the car's grand-touring role, while Variable Boost Management uses gear-dependent torque delivery to balance response, performance and higher-gear efficiency. The engine's turbocharging hardware, longer upper ratios and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission contribute to that objective. Actual consumption varies with speed, roof position, traffic, driving style, temperature, tire selection and optional equipment. Ferrari's published figures should therefore be treated as certification-cycle results rather than a universal real-world range claim.
Safety & equipment
The Roma Spider's documented electronic safety and dynamics systems include ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle dynamic control, Ferrari F1-Trac traction control, E-Diff3, Side Slip Control 6.0, Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer and suspension-control electronics. Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer operates in the Manettino's Race setting and uses targeted hydraulic brake pressure to manage lateral dynamics. The five-position Manettino coordinates the car's driving modes and traction systems. Ferrari's technical documentation identifies the braking hardware as 390 x 34 mm front discs and 360 x 32 mm rear discs. These systems support stability, braking and corner-exit control, but they do not constitute an independently published crash-test rating. U.S. recall status is vehicle-specific and should be checked through NHTSA's VIN-based recall service because campaign applicability can depend on the individual vehicle and market.
Strengths
The Roma Spider's strongest attributes are its combination of open-air usability, high performance and touring practicality. The retractable fabric roof opens quickly without requiring a separate storage operation by the driver, and Ferrari integrates the wind deflector into the rear seatback. The 2+ layout provides occasional rear-seat capacity and a connection between the rear seats and the luggage compartment. Its V8 produces 620 cv and 760 Nm, while the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout retain the traditional Ferrari grand-touring format. The car also benefits from a sophisticated electronic package, including SSC 6.0 and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer. Its restrained styling, extensive roof customization and bespoke interior options give it a broader luxury-tourer identity than Ferrari's more aggressively focused spiders. The published 255-liter boot and 80-liter tank further support longer trips.
Elegant, fast and unusually versatile among front-engine Ferrari spiders.
Considerations
The Roma Spider is a high-performance Ferrari with a 3.855-liter twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel drive and a quoted top speed above 320 km/h. Its 2+ rear seats are intended for occasional use rather than full-size passenger accommodation. The published 255-liter boot is useful for a sports car but remains limited compared with ordinary touring vehicles. European fuel-consumption and CO₂ figures do not directly translate to every market's certification system. Ferrari's extensive personalization structure means equipment, materials and prices can vary substantially by configuration and region. The soft roof adds open-air flexibility but also brings additional mechanical and structural complexity compared with the Roma coupe. Buyers should distinguish Ferrari's factory specifications from individual-market equipment, optional content and vehicle-specific recall information.
Recommended use
The Roma Spider is best suited to fast touring, scenic road travel and open-air grand-touring use. Its 2+ cabin, 255-liter boot, 80-liter fuel tank and roof-mounted wind-management system give it more journey-oriented capability than a narrowly focused two-seat track spider. The V8, rear-wheel drive, eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and five-position Manettino also provide the performance hardware expected from a Ferrari. The rear seats are most useful for small occupants or additional soft luggage, and the luggage-compartment connection increases flexibility. The car can be configured toward elegance through tailored roof fabrics and luxury materials or toward a sportier character through technical fabric and performance-oriented options. It is less appropriate for owners seeking maximum track specialization, maximum cargo capacity or the compact dimensions of an everyday commuter.
FAQ
Q: What is the exact public name? A: Ferrari Roma Spider.
Q: When was the Roma Spider introduced? A: Ferrari presented it in Marrakesh on March 16, 2023.
Q: How many people can it carry? A: It has a 2+ seating layout with two front and two compact rear seats.
Q: What engine does it use? A: A 3.855-liter twin-turbocharged 90-degree V8 producing 620 cv.
Q: How quickly does the roof operate? A: The fabric roof opens or closes in 13.5 seconds at up to 60 km/h.
Q: Is it still listed by Ferrari? A: Ferrari's official range page continues to list the Roma Spider.
What makes the Ferrari Roma Spider different?
Elegant, fast and unusually versatile among front-engine Ferrari spiders.
Who should consider it?
High-performance touring, open-air driving and long-distance travel.
Sources & updates
Reviewed August 29, 2026. Source priority was Ferrari's official technical specifications, Ferrari newsroom and official magazine material, followed by Ferrari's official model-range and Approved listings. Government safety information was checked through NHTSA's recall resources. European consumption and emissions figures are identified as regional homologation data; core dimensions, engine output, transmission and performance come from Ferrari's published technical sheet. The profile uses the exact public name Ferrari Roma Spider and marks only its first generation as current.
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Last editorial review: August 23, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.