2023 Ferrari Roma

2023 Ferrari Roma Review

Pros
- Evocative styling as only the Italians can do it
- Superb blend of comfort and performance
- Strong turbocharged V8 engine
- Technically has rear seating
Cons
- Difficult-to-use controls and infotainment interface
- Most convenience and safety features are options
- Those rear seats are tiny
Overview
The Roma is a quintessential grand-touring machine and Ferrari's entry-level model. But don't let the entry-level label fool you: This Ferrari's combination of performance, comfort and style is fully worthy of the brand's legendary heritage. It will rack up nearly endless touring miles with ease and grace and you'll attract looks of envy as you drive by. The Roma is a compelling alternative to the more expensive Portofino M and the brand's top performance models.
Like a true grand tourer, the Roma has a front-mounted engine that directs power to the rear wheels. It's motivated by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 that's good for 611 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. The engine is backed by an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Getting to your favorite destination on time won't be a problem in the Roma — Ferrari says the grand-touring coupe will hit 62 mph (100 kph) from a stop in 3.4 seconds.
The Ferrari Roma Spider, or the convertible model, will likely grace us with its presence for the 2023 model year. The Spider should keep the same powertrain, but we don't know if it will have a hardtop or cloth top like the Portofino M. Either way, you'll be able to hear the beautiful sound of its V8 soundtrack better than ever with the top down.
If you check out the Roma's website, you'll see that Ferrari calls it "La Nuova Dolce Vita," or the New Sweet Life. That's not just marketing. The Roma will delight even the most seasoned supercar owner. Yes, it's expensive, but for what it offers, the Roma is quite the bargain. But of course it's not the only impressive grand tourer out there. The Porsche 911 Turbo S, Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB11 are alluring alternatives to the Roma. None of them can claim the best or latest technology, but that's not what these grand-touring coupes are about.
Which Roma does Edmunds recommend?
Ferrari Roma models
[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Roma. We expect the 2023 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Ferrari Roma is a four-seat sport coupe that is offered in a single trim level. The Roma is powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (611 horsepower, 561 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels.
Standard feature highlights include:
- 20-inch wheels
- Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
- Hidden power-deployed rear spoiler
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather upholstery
- 18-way power-adjustable, heated front seats
- Navigation system
- Seven-speaker audio system
You can also add the optional ADAS package to get advanced safety features that include:
- Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Besides the numerous paint, interior material and wheel choices available, you can also add options such as:
- Active matrix headlights
- Sport exhaust system
- Carbon-fiber interior and exterior treatments
- Colored brake calipers
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Folding split rear seats
- Apple CarPlay
- A secondary infotainment display for the passenger
- Premium audio system




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