Ferrari Roma Spider cruises into Singapore
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When Ferrari launched the Roma in 2020, the coupe's curvaceous styling was said to reflect the 1950s and 1960s. It also supposedly reflected the carefree and pleasurable Italian way of life that characterised the era.
As a convertible with wind-in-your-hair capabilities, the Roma Spider promises to be an even more glamorous reflection of this philosophy. For unlike the Portofino model that it replaces, the Roma Spider utilises a soft-top instead of a hard-top.
A soft-top is not only lighter than a hard-top - it's also more compact and takes up less space in the boot. It gives the car a slimmer silhouette and in keeping with the Roma's retro character, it's the more traditional choice, too.
The soft-top is more compact than a hard-top and creates a flatter deck lid
Ferrari says there's 255 litres of boot space when the roof is deployed
However, when it came to the selection of materials, Ferrari utilised 'bespoke' fabrics with contrast stitching, rather than the usual materials used in most convertibles.
The Roma Spider's soft-top has a Z-fold mechanism, and to better match the car's performance, it can be operated when the car is travelling at up to 60km/h. Deploying it takes 13.5 seconds.
Roof aside, the Roma Spider's sleek body makes it distinct from its Ferrari siblings. Instead of having a traditional grille, the front-end has perforations for cooling the engine. The edges seamlessly connect to the headlamps, which gives the car a shark nose.
The Roma Spider features a shark-like nose and fenders that do not feature the Scuderia Ferrari shields
In another nod to the Ferraris of yore, the car's flanks do not feature Prancing Horse shields or any fender vents. The car's rear also has a longer rear overhang, another typical design element from Ferraris of that era.
Inside, the Roma Spider follows the 'dual cockpit' design concept, which sees separate cocoon-like spaces for the driver and front passenger. Facing the driver is a digital instrument panel shielded by an anti-glare binnacle.
An 8.4-inch central display houses infotainment and climate controls, and customers can specify an additional screen for the front passenger than displays pertinent driving information.
The rising centre console separates the two areas and is home to the retro-inspired shift gate that houses the gearbox controls
Meanwhile, the gearbox controls are framed by a metal plate that's clearly inspired by traditional shift gate found in older Ferraris. Naturally, oversized paddle shifters located on the steering column remain standard.
Nestled within the Roma Spider's long bonnet is a turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 that kicks out 612bhp and 760Nm of torque. Paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the rear-wheel drive convertible hits the century mark in 3.4 seconds. Zero to 200km/h is possible in 9.7 seconds, and Ferrari says the car's top speed exceeds 320km/h.
To aid aerodynamics, the Roma Spider is equipped with an active spoiler and mobile spoiler, which are both integrated with the body. Depending on the speed the car is being driven, the latter deploys into one of three positions: Low Drag (LD), Medium Downforce (MD) and High Downforce (HD).
Helping harness the car's dynamics, on the other hand, is the Side Slip Control System 6.0. Better known as SSC, it integrates the Roma Spider's vehicle dynamics systems. It helps the driver by providing an instantaneous estimate of side slip to all control systems, which then respond by intervening in a timely and accurate manner.
The Roma Spider is currently priced at $1,233,379 with 8% GST, but that figure does not include options or COE.
| Car Model | Price at press time (excluding COE and options) |
| Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 (A) | $1,233,379 |
When Ferrari launched the Roma in 2020, the coupe's curvaceous styling was said to reflect the 1950s and 1960s. It also supposedly reflected the carefree and pleasurable Italian way of life that characterised the era.
As a convertible with wind-in-your-hair capabilities, the Roma Spider promises to be an even more glamorous reflection of this philosophy. For unlike the Portofino model that it replaces, the Roma Spider utilises a soft-top instead of a hard-top.
A soft-top is not only lighter than a hard-top - it's also more compact and takes up less space in the boot. It gives the car a slimmer silhouette and in keeping with the Roma's retro character, it's the more traditional choice, too.
The soft-top is more compact than a hard-top and creates a flatter deck lid
Ferrari says there's 255 litres of boot space when the roof is deployed
However, when it came to the selection of materials, Ferrari utilised 'bespoke' fabrics with contrast stitching, rather than the usual materials used in most convertibles.
The Roma Spider's soft-top has a Z-fold mechanism, and to better match the car's performance, it can be operated when the car is travelling at up to 60km/h. Deploying it takes 13.5 seconds.
Roof aside, the Roma Spider's sleek body makes it distinct from its Ferrari siblings. Instead of having a traditional grille, the front-end has perforations for cooling the engine. The edges seamlessly connect to the headlamps, which gives the car a shark nose.
The Roma Spider features a shark-like nose and fenders that do not feature the Scuderia Ferrari shields
In another nod to the Ferraris of yore, the car's flanks do not feature Prancing Horse shields or any fender vents. The car's rear also has a longer rear overhang, another typical design element from Ferraris of that era.
Inside, the Roma Spider follows the 'dual cockpit' design concept, which sees separate cocoon-like spaces for the driver and front passenger. Facing the driver is a digital instrument panel shielded by an anti-glare binnacle.
An 8.4-inch central display houses infotainment and climate controls, and customers can specify an additional screen for the front passenger than displays pertinent driving information.
The rising centre console separates the two areas and is home to the retro-inspired shift gate that houses the gearbox controls
Meanwhile, the gearbox controls are framed by a metal plate that's clearly inspired by traditional shift gate found in older Ferraris. Naturally, oversized paddle shifters located on the steering column remain standard.
Nestled within the Roma Spider's long bonnet is a turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 that kicks out 612bhp and 760Nm of torque. Paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the rear-wheel drive convertible hits the century mark in 3.4 seconds. Zero to 200km/h is possible in 9.7 seconds, and Ferrari says the car's top speed exceeds 320km/h.
To aid aerodynamics, the Roma Spider is equipped with an active spoiler and mobile spoiler, which are both integrated with the body. Depending on the speed the car is being driven, the latter deploys into one of three positions: Low Drag (LD), Medium Downforce (MD) and High Downforce (HD).
Helping harness the car's dynamics, on the other hand, is the Side Slip Control System 6.0. Better known as SSC, it integrates the Roma Spider's vehicle dynamics systems. It helps the driver by providing an instantaneous estimate of side slip to all control systems, which then respond by intervening in a timely and accurate manner.
The Roma Spider is currently priced at $1,233,379 with 8% GST, but that figure does not include options or COE.
| Car Model | Price at press time (excluding COE and options) |
| Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 (A) | $1,233,379 |
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