Ferrari Roma

Overview

Ferrari Roma

manufacturer	Ferrari
designer	Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni
production	Coupé: 2020–2024 Spider: 2023–2026
assembly	Italy: Maranello
class	Grand tourer (S)
related	Ferrari Portofino Ferrari Amalfi
body style	2-door 2+2 coupé 2-door 2+2 convertible
engine	3.9 L F154 BH twin-turbo V8
transmission	8-speed Magna 8DCL900 dual-clutch
layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
wheelbase	2670 mm
length	4656 mm
width	1974 mm
height	1301 mm
weight	1570 kg
sp	uk
predecessor	Ferrari Portofino
successor	Ferrari Amalfi
powerout	620 PS

The Ferrari Roma (Type F169) is a grand touring car by Italian manufacturer Ferrari. It has a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a twin turbocharged V8 engine and a 2+2 seating arrangement.[1] Based on the Ferrari Portofino, the car succeeds the Portofino and sits below the Ferrari F8 in Ferrari's range of sports cars.

The vehicle was named after Rome, Italy's capital. It was originally introduced online on 13 November 2019 with a coupé bodystyle.[2][3] Ferrari then unveiled the car the next day in Rome.[4][5]

Specifications and performance

Engine and transmission

The Roma is powered by the Ferrari F154 engine. It is a 3855 cc, turbocharged, 90 degree V-8, dual overhead cam (DOHC) design. The Roma's type 154BH is rated at 620 PS between 5,750 and 7,500 rpm and 761 Nm of torque between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm.

The forced induction air intake system uses twin parallel water cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers. The dry sump lubrication system helps prevent oil starvation during high g-force operation.[12]

The engine is mated to the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission shared with the SF90 Stradale. This new unit translates into more acceleration in the intermediate gears with an extended tall top gear for motorway cruising. Ferrari says there is 15 percent more longitudinal pull in third gear when compared to the previous generation's 7-speed unit.[13] The transaxle is equipped with an electronic differential and a mechanical reverse gear which contrasts to the SF90's electric motor reverse. This design weighs 6 kg less than the 7-speed unit used in the Portofino and is claimed to provide quicker and smoother shifting. Much of the weight savings is due to the dry sump design and the primary alloy oil case that is compact and wrapped tightly around the various engine components.[14]

Weight

The Roma was engineered to weigh 200 kg less than the Portofino while being based on the same platform. This was achieved through a more rigid body structure and the overall use of lighter parts. Ferrari claims that 70 percent of the parts used on the Roma are new as compared to the Portofino. With the lightweight components, the car's dry weight is 1472 kg. Its curb weight (without the driver) is 1570 kg. The published weight distribution is 50% front to 50% rear.[15]

Aerodynamics

The dynamic rear wing self-activates at high speed to help the vehicle generate downforce. The wing's three positions are low drag (flush (0–100 kph), medium downforce (100–300 kph), and high downforce (100–300 kph cornering and braking). The maximum deployment is rated at 95 kg of downforce at 250 kph. The rear spoiler is complemented by a pair of underbody vortex generators that create a ground effect and manage the wake of the front wheels to ensure efficient load management.[16]

Performance

The Roma's published top speed is > 320 km/h. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds and a 0-200 km/h acceleration time of 9.3 seconds. The Roma's dry weight-to-power ratio is best in class at 2.37 kg/PS.[14][17][18][19] The Roma has an EPA rated fuel economy of 17/22 city/highway, and 19 mpgus combined.[20]

Ferrari Roma

Design

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