Ferrari has officially introduced the new Amalfi Spider in India, with prices starting at ₹4.6 crore (ex-showroom). The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is essentially the convertible derivative of the Amalfi coupe, with the latter being the successor to the Roma. The Ferrari Amalfi was already introduced to the Indian market earlier this year, and now with the arrival of the Amalfi Spider, the lineup is complete.
While the Ferrari Amalfi Spider shares the same basic design and silhouette of the Amalfi coupe, there are distinct characteristics as well, which set the siblings apart from each other. If the Ferrari Amalfi Spider is your dream car and you have been planning to buy it, here are the top five facts about this convertible sports car.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: Price
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is more affordable than the Ferrari Amalfi coupe. Priced at ₹4.6 crore (ex-showroom), the Amalfi Spider is ₹99 lakh more affordable than its coupe sibling, which comes with a price tag of ₹5.59 crore (ex-showroom).
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: Powertrain
Powering the Ferrari’s latest offering in India is the same 3.9-litre, twin-turbo, V8 petrol engine that works under the hood of the Amalfi coupe. Mated to an 8-speed DCT gearbox, this engine churns out 640 bhp peak power and 760 Nm of maximum torque. The Amalfi Spider is claimed to sprint from 0-100 kmph in 3.3 seconds. Interestingly, this is the same acceleration time as its coupe counterpart, even though the convertible soft top is 86 kg heavier than its sibling.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: A retractable soft top
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider’s key highlight is its convertible soft top, which can be electrically opened or closed in 13.5 seconds, and up to speeds of 60 kmph. This retractable soft top remains the only difference between the Amalfi coupe and Amalfi Spider, and the entire details, including the technical specifications and the feature set, remain identical, save for the optional extras.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: Identical design and silhouette
Apart from the retractable soft top, the overall design and silhouette of the Amalfi Spider remain the same as the coupe. It gets slim LED headlamps connected by a black strip, large front air intakes, and a sporty front bumper meant to improve airflow. At the rear, it features slim LED tail-lamps, a quad exhaust setup and an active rear spoiler that automatically adjusts depending on driving conditions to improve stability.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: Similar cabin and features
Inside the cockpit, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider shares the same design as its coupe sibling. It gets a 2+2 seating configuration, leather upholstery, and a three-spoke steering wheel with physical buttons. There is a 15.6-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and an 8.8-inch display for the front passenger. Other features include powered front seats, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, etc. On the safety front, it gets a Level 2 ADAS suite and a 360-degree surround-view camera. Ferrari claims that the Amalfi offers 255 litres of boot space with the roof closed, which is reduced to 172 litres when the roof is folded away.
