Ferrari has taken the already handsome Amalfi coupé, sliced off the roof, and somehow managed not to ruin the magic. That is rarer than a calm family argument on Christmas Day. The new Ferrari Amalfi Spider lands as Maranello’s open-top take on its front-engined V8 grand tourer, bringing all the glamour of the Italian coast with a proper dose of old-school wind-in-the-hair drama. It was unveiled on 12 March 2026, and sits as the soft-top sister to the Amalfi coupé that replaced the Roma.
The good news is that Ferrari hasn’t committed the usual convertible crime of turning a sleek coupé into something that looks like it has been left in the wash too long. The Amalfi Spider still has that long-bonnet, cab-rearward stance that makes a front-engined Ferrari feel so effortlessly theatrical. Roof up or roof down, it looks expensive in the way a tuxedo on Bond looks expensive: sharp, tailored, and faintly intimidating.
Under that sculpted bonnet sits Ferrari’s familiar 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8, here producing 631bhp and 760Nm. Drive goes to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which means the Amalfi Spider should feel less like a boulevard poser and more like a velvet-covered missile. Ferrari says the engine has been revised for better throttle response and a more seamless surge through the rev range, which sounds exactly right for a car whose job is to make even a trip to the garden centre feel like the opening montage of a Michael Mann film.
Performance remains properly serious. Ferrari quotes 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds and a 199mph top speed, which is more than enough to rearrange your facial expression and possibly your hairstyle. More impressive still, the Spider matches the coupé’s sprint figure despite carrying extra structural bracing and the folding roof hardware. That is no small feat. The dry weight rises to 1,556kg, an 86kg increase over the fixed-roof car.
Of course, the real trick with any drop-top Ferrari is preserving the theatre. Ferrari says the chassis has been reinforced to keep rigidity in check, so this should still feel like a serious driver’s car rather than a fashion accessory with paddles. An active rear spoiler also helps matters, delivering 110kg more downforce at maximum deployment than the previous Roma Spider’s system, giving the Amalfi Spider a bit more bite when the road opens up or the driver gets brave.
The folding fabric roof is a talking point in itself. Ferrari uses a Z-fold soft-top that can open or close in 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 37mph. That means if the British weather does what the British weather always does, you have just enough time to hit the button before the sky turns from “pleasantly overcast” to “biblical punishment”. Ferrari also says the roof pack is only 220mm thick, which helps preserve a useful amount of luggage space. Boot volume is 255 litres with the roof up and 172 litres with it down, so a weekend away is still realistic, assuming your packing style is more Riviera chic than relocating student.
Open-top comfort has not been ignored either. There is an integrated wind deflector behind the rear seats, and Ferrari says it can be raised at speeds of up to 93mph. The roof fabric itself uses a five-layer construction designed to improve refinement and insulation, with Ferrari claiming hard-top levels of soundproofing and heat protection. In other words, this is supposed to be a Spider you can actually live with, rather than a rolling compromise that leaves you shouting at passengers and arriving everywhere looking as though you have been pulled through a hedge backwards.
Inside, Ferrari appears to have listened to the moaning of the faithful and done something wonderfully sensible: proper physical steering-wheel buttons are back, including a red starter button. That alone will delight anyone who thought the old touch-sensitive controls were about as intuitive as operating a microwave during a power cut. Ahead of the driver sits a 15.6-inch digital instrument display, joined by a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, while an optional 8.8-inch passenger display lets your co-pilot keep an eye on revs and g-forces.
There is also the familiar Ferrari manettino with its five modes: Wet, Comfort, Sport, Race and ESC-Off. That spread pretty much covers every mood, from “it’s raining on the M4” to “I have made several questionable decisions and now the horizon is arriving very quickly”. It is exactly the sort of tactile, dramatic detail that keeps Ferrari feeling like Ferrari, even in a world where too many performance cars are becoming as emotionally involving as high-end kitchen appliances.
Visually, Ferrari is clearly leaning hard into the Amalfi theme. Alongside the existing Verde Costiera shade carried over from the coupé, the Spider debuts a new Rosso Tramonto paint finish inspired by the meeting point of sea and sky at dusk. Which, translated from marketing poetry into plain English, means it should look absolutely sensational parked outside a marina, a five-star hotel, or your local Tesco if you enjoy causing scenes. Ferrari also offers multiple roof finishes, including a new Tecnico Ottanio option with a subtle shimmering effect.
As for price, Ferrari has not, at least in the reporting available here, pinned down an official UK figure, but the expectation is that the Amalfi Spider will sit at around £210,000, given that the standard Amalfi starts at more than £200,000. That would place it right where you would expect: deep into six-figure territory, somewhere between dream garage fantasy and perhaps I should have bought a house instead. Then again, nobody buys a Ferrari Spider because it is rational. They buy it because logic is overrated and sunsets sound better with a turbocharged V8 in the background.
In the end, the Amalfi Spider looks like Ferrari doing what it does best: taking speed, style and a faint sense of danger, then wrapping the lot in something impossibly desirable. If the coupé is the tailored dinner jacket, the Spider is the same outfit with the top button undone, sunglasses on, and absolutely no intention of going home early.
FAQs Ferrari Amalfi Spider
What is the Ferrari Amalfi Spider?
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is the open-top version of Ferrari’s Amalfi grand tourer, featuring a front-mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and a folding fabric roof.
How much power does the Ferrari Amalfi Spider have?
The Amalfi Spider produces 631bhp and 760Nm of torque from its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine.
How fast is the Ferrari Amalfi Spider?
Ferrari quotes 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 199mph.
Does the Ferrari Amalfi Spider use a hard-top or soft-top roof?
It uses a folding fabric soft-top with a Z-fold mechanism, designed to preserve style, refinement and luggage space.
How long does the roof take to open?
The roof can open or close in 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 37mph.
Is the Ferrari Amalfi Spider practical?
By Ferrari standards, yes. It offers 255 litres of boot space with the roof up and 172 litres with the roof down, making it usable for a weekend away.
Does the Amalfi Spider have physical buttons inside?
Yes. Ferrari has fitted physical steering-wheel buttons, including a red starter button, rather than relying solely on touch-sensitive controls.
How much will the Ferrari Amalfi Spider cost in the UK?
An official UK price has not been firmly confirmed in the reporting referenced here, but expectations place it at around £210,000.
