Ferrari Amalfi aims for everyday supercar status with tactile controls and 640 hp

Ferrari has unveiled the Amalfi, a 640-horsepower 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8-powered supercar that the company calls an 'everyday Ferrari.' The car replaces the Roma in Ferrari’s lineup and is pitched as a more accessible performance model, with prices starting at £202,459 and first UK deliveries planned for spring 2026. The Amalfi is positioned as a more driver-friendly alternative to the Roma, which critics and customers said relied too heavily on touchscreen controls at the expense of tactile feedback.

Ferrari says every exterior body panel on the Amalfi is new and that the design represents an evolution of the Roma, with a more minimalist and streamlined front end. The car was driven in Portugal’s Algarve region during its launch, where rain and variable roads underscored the more approachable nature of the new model. The Amalfi is powered by a 640 hp, 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8, delivering a 0-to-62 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed officially listed at 198.4 mph, a modest gain in power over the Roma. In wet conditions the model demonstrated notable grip, aided by Ferrari’s adaptive drive modes and electronic nannies that can be dialed back in sport or track settings. The car’s 8-speed dual-clutch F1 gearbox and advanced aerodynamic features are tuned to balance raw speed with everyday usability.

A central feature of the Amalfi is a return to tactile controls. Ferrari executives acknowledged that the Roma’s reliance on a touchscreen and haptic sliders drew criticism from customers, including affluent buyers who wanted a more tangible interface. The Amalfi reintroduces physical buttons on the steering wheel, including a traditional engine start button on the lower left side, and a redesigned steering wheel with more robust tactile controls. The left spoke handles Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), adaptive cruise control, phone, and voice commands, while the right spoke governs display views, windscreen wipers, and indicators. On the back of the wheel, two rotary dials control volume and station selections, offering familiar physical feedback that enthusiasts say reduces distraction on the road. The interior also features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a more driver-centric layout intended to be intuitive from the moment the engine is started. Ferrari notes that it even offers Roma owners the option to swap their steering wheel for a version with physical controls, though that offer excludes the engine start button.

For all its performance chops, the Amalfi is designed to be more livable than Ferrari’s pure-focused track machines. The car seats two plus small children in the rear, with Isofix mounts for child seats. The luggage space is modest at about 273 liters, and the dry weight is cited at 1,479 kilograms, with a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. The Amalfi retains a driver-focused cockpit and a sophisticated digital interface, but it foregrounds a tactile experience that can be relied upon without constant reference to touchscreens on the move. Ferrari emphasizes that the car’s manners and steering are tuned to feel precise and predictable, with power available when the driver asks for it.

The Amalfi also features performance-focused engineering that goes beyond peak power. An active rear wing enhances downforce at speed, while brake-by-wire technology provides a more progressive deceleration feel. The car’s stopping distances are precise, with 62 mph-to-0 in about 30.8 meters and 124 mph-to-0 in roughly 119.5 meters. While the car is clearly a supercar, Ferrari stresses that it is intended to be approachable for daily use, with a drive mode hierarchy that prioritizes a smoother, more controllable experience on everyday roads. The Amalfi’s drive settings can be adjusted to favor stability and comfort, with a separate track mode that reduces driver assistance for a more focused performance experience when the road permits.

The Amalfi’s interior and cockpit are part of a broader push in high-end performance cars to balance raw capability with human-centered design. The car’s dashboard remains digital, but the physical controls on the steering wheel are intended to reduce the cognitive load on the driver, particularly in demanding segments like coastal mountain roads or wet surfaces. Ferrari also highlights the visibility and ergonomics improvements as a response to customer feedback about the Roma’s interior layout. The company’s decision to reintroduce a conventional start button was framed as a nod to the brand’s iconic drivers’ feel and a signal that tactile controls can coexist with modern digital interfaces.

In addition to the core configuration, Ferrari has detailed an extensive options list that can dramatically alter the Amalfi’s price and character. Standard pricing starts at £202,459, with a long list of add-ons including special paint colors priced at £8,316, a magneride suspension upgrade at £7,501, a carbon-fiber rear diffuser at £7,837, carbon-fiber exterior mirrors at £3,359, a carbon-fiber instrument cluster at £5,039, two-tone leather interiors at £5,598, and Daytona-style seats at £3,302. Ferrari also offers two bespoke weekend bags for £5,262 and Scuderia Ferrari shields for £1,231. A cabriolet version, featuring a fabric retractable roof, is expected to follow but has not been officially announced yet. First deliveries to the UK are planned for spring 2026."