- The Amalfi Spider is expected to debut in early March with a folding fabric roof.
- It will retain the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 471kW and 760Nm.
- Amalfi Coupe launched in NZ from $475,421 plus ORC as Spider expected to sit higher.
Ferrari is reportedly preparing to unveil a convertible version of its entry-level Amalfi grand tourer, with the Spider expected to debut in the first half of March.
The open-top model will follow the formula established by the Roma Spider before it, offering the same front-engined, twin-turbo V8 performance with the added appeal of open-air driving.
Soft-top returns
According to reports, the Amalfi Spider will feature a folding fabric roof, rather than the retractable hardtops used on older models such as the Portofino and California. That approach mirrors the Roma Spider, favouring weight savings and packaging efficiency over the added complexity of a metal roof system.
Visually, the Spider is expected to remain largely identical to the Coupe, aside from revisions at the rear to accommodate the stowed soft top. As with most convertibles, some boot space will likely be sacrificed to make room for the folding mechanism.
Same 3.9-litre V8 punch
Mechanically, the Amalfi Spider should mirror the Coupe. That means Ferrari’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 471kW and 760Nm.
In Coupe form, the Amalfi reaches 100km/h in around 3.3 seconds. The additional weight of the convertible roof may nudge that figure closer to 3.5 seconds, though performance will remain firmly in supercar territory.
Inside, the Spider is expected to retain the Coupe’s more traditional control layout. Unlike some recent Ferrari models that rely heavily on touch-sensitive interfaces, the Amalfi features physical steering-wheel buttons, a dedicated Engine Start/Stop button and a conventional Manettino dial.
Pricing expectations
In the United States, the Amalfi Coupe starts at just over US$260,000 (currently around NZ$436,500). The Spider is expected to command a premium, with pricing likely beginning around US$270,000.
At local launch, the Amalfi Coupe was priced from $475,421 plus on-road costs and personalisation, suggesting the Spider will sit higher again when it arrives.
An open-top Amalfi was always the logical next step. The only question now is how much extra buyers are willing to pay to lose the roof (and gain the soundtrack).