Ferrari’s latest front-engine grand tourer is called the Ferrari Roma. It is an absolutely stunning car from Maranello. It looks like some of Ferrari’s greatest GT cars from the ’60s with a contemporary design. Unlike other Ferrari GT cars, this two-plus-two coupe is motivated by a monstrous powerplant. A twin-turbocharged V-8 that displaces 3.8 litres. The engine produces 611 horsepower. And all these purebred Italian horses are sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Apparently, this transmission is same as the one avaialble in SF90 Stradale.
Price and Specs revealed
Pricing in Australia starts from $409,888 which translates to approximately $293,000 USD. Of course, the mentioned price is before the options. Also, this is the on-road price which excludes road and other taxes. Following options are available with the car and it costs extra for these options.
Ferrari Roma Options
Ferrari Roma would-be owners can choose the following options when they spec their custom Ferrari Roma.
- Apple car play
- parking camera
- active Matrix LED headlights
- auto high-beam
- sports exhaust system
- carbon-fibre highlights
- split-folding rear seats
Ferrari Roma Availability and Waiting Period
In Australia, the car is available for order starting today. Depending on the demand for this car, the waiting time is going to be upto 12 months. This information is received from Ferrari dealers in Australia.
Ferrari Roma: Award winning Engine
As mentioned above, the car is powered by the same award-winning 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Apparently, It is the same engine found in F8 Tributo and Portofino. In addition, the engine is tuned to produce a total of around 612 horsepower from 5,750 to 7,000 rpm. Further, it produces about 560 lb-ft of torque from 3,000 to 5,750 rpm. It is a rear-wheel drive and powered by eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The gear box is also same as the SF90 Stradale. Ferrari Roma can reach o-62 mph in 3.4 seconds. Interestingly, this is faster than the Portofino. Also, Ferrari claims that Roma can reach 0-124 mph in 9.3 seconds which is bonkers. Top speed is nearly 200 mph. The dry weight is estimated to be close to 3,245 pounds.
Conclusion
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