2027 Ferrari Amalfi
Very few cars look at home in the Gulf of Salerno, but the Ferrari Amalfi blends in with the spellbinding Mediterranean scenery. As a replacement for the outgoing Roma, the Amalfi takes the reins as Ferrari’s ultimate coastline cruiser, delivering a refined GT experience rather than ten-tenths performance. That isn’t to say that the 2+2 coupe lacks raw speed. A front-mounted twin-turbo V-8 sends 631 Modenese mustangs sprinting through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and an active rear wing helps keep the rear wheels planted.
Small back seats offer a hand-stitched resting place for weekend luggage, and a reasonably sized trunk provides uncommon practicality for a Ferrari. The Amalfi might not be as visceral as the 296GTB or even the 12Cilindri, but seductive looks and comfortable cruising trump performance on the coastal roads from Minori to Positano.
What’s New for 2027?
Separate from Ferrari’s purpose-built track weapons, its 2+2 GT cars have a long lineage of their own, and the Ferrari Amalfi is next in the line of succession. While the Amalfi looks like the Roma’s fraternal twin in profile view, it does receive some substantial upgrades over the outgoing model. New turbocharger management tech ups output by 19 horsepower, and the introduction of a brake-by-wire setup and an ABS Evo system borrowed from the 296GTB is claimed to improve cornering performance. Inside, the Amalfi features a redesigned cockpit with new infotainment tech and more physical controls.
The Ferrari Amalfi’s estimated $283,000 starting price makes it look like a bargain buy next to other Prancing Horse models such as the $470,000 12Cilindri or the nearly $600,000 SF90. That has been the case for most of the Amalfi’s GT predecessors, which have often occupied an entry-level position in the lineup. A new Ferrari is a new Ferrari, though, and many Amalfis will likely be snatched up by loyal clientele before they have even left the factory.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engine: 631-hp twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive
Stuffed under the Amalfi’s lengthy hood and mounted near the middle of the car is a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 that makes 631 horsepower. It pairs with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that debuted on the even more exotic Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The Amalfi’s V-8 features a new turbocharger management system, which Ferrari claims will improve throttle response and generate an extra 19 horsepower versus the older iteration of the engine found in the Roma. Outside of the powertrain improvements, the Amalfi introduces some new technical trickery, such as a brake-by-wire setup and an ABS Evo system borrowed from the 296GTB to maximize performance. It also features an active rear wing that raises and lowers to reduce drag or increase downforce depending on the driving situation.
