Ferrari has presented the Roma Spider which is the latest model from the Maranello marque to clients at an exclusive event at the El Badi Palace in Marrakesh. The Spider carried over the proportions, volumes, and specifications of the Ferrari Roma’s hugely successful V8 2+ concept. For the 2024 model year, Ferrari adopted a soft top, a solution making a welcome return to the Prancing Horse range on a front-engine car 54 years after the 1969 365 GTS4. We will be reviewing the specifications and price of 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider in Nigeria.
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Powertrain
The new 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider comes standard with a twin-turbo V8N engine that generates 620cv of power at 7,500 rpm, with 80% of torque being available at just 1,900 rpm. The engine is mated to an 8-eight-speed gearbox for smooth transmission.
Also new to the Ferrari Roma is the introduction of an important evolution of the oil pump which reduces time to pressure in cold start by 70% as well as increasing the flow rate at medium revs.
The Ferrari Roma Spider boasts Variable Boost Management, a control software developed by Ferrari that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, delivering increasingly powerful pick-up as revs rise, whilst optimizing fuel consumption. As the car goes up through the gears, the amount of torque delivered by the engine increases, continuing up to 760 Nm in the 7th and 8th gears.
The clutch module is 20% smaller than the previous 7-speed, but delivers 35% more torque, with up to a maximum of 1,200 Nm of dynamic torque transmitted when gear shifting. A more powerful ECU and better integration with the engine management software have evolved the transmission management system strategy.
To make every single Ferrari engine unique, each engine is designed with its particular soundtrack, the 2024 Roma is not an exception. The Spider adopted the Ferrari Roma’s entire exhaust line that eliminated the two rear silencers in favor of new geometry for the by-pass valves.
Exterior design
The front of the Roma Spider features a long bonnet which underscores the spare silhouette of the flanks, lending a sense of sleekness to the entire body and a dynamic look. The sober, spare front of the car looks as if it were sculpted from a single block of metal, creating an overhanging, shark nose effect.
Ferrari designers removed vents or superfluous decorative features to preserve the minimalist elegance of the car’s forms. The front grille is finished in the same color as the bodywork, rendering it seamless with the styling. The edges of the front grille flow into two linear, full-LED headlights which lend the front of the car a distinctive character all of its own. They are traversed by a horizontal DRL strip that hints at the structure beneath the car’s skin, an element that brings a sense of tension to the entire circumference of the car.
For the 2024 model year, the Roma Spider’s rear overhang has been re-proportioned, resulting in a low, compact volume that hugs the axle. The dimensions of the tail light assembly have been reduced to give the luxury car that minimalist and iconic design, thanks to technological advances.
Cabin
The cabin has been designed to give the car that luxury feel and comfort. An evolution of the dual cockpit concept brought about two separate spaces, one each for the driver and passenger. The cabin offers a more organic distribution of both spaces and functional elements. The passenger will feel involved in the driver experience.
Standard on the 2024 Ferrari Roma is the 8.4-inch central display which is set between the two cockpits and partly floating on the dashboard to allow the passenger to share the driving information. The digital instrument cluster is integrated with the volumes around it and protected by an anti-glare binnacle that extends out naturally from the dash.
The F1 gearbox controls have been set into a modern metal plate that references the iconic gear lever gate. The Ferrari Roma Spider is in the center of the tunnel and inclined to make it easier for the driver to reach and see.
The steering wheel’s HMI is a further honed and refined version of that seen on the Ferrari Roma with touch controls on its spokes. The left-hand spoke has indents corresponding to the touch controls to ensure the driver can feel which one to use. The trackpad on the right-hand spoke has been improved – there is now an indent that makes it easier to swipe. These solutions help the driver know where the controls are, in line with the “Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel” philosophy Ferrari has been adopting for quite some time. The Engine Start button is now also backlit in red to underscore the thrill of the moment the iconic Ferrari twin-turbo springs to life.
Aerodynamics
The line of the roof and its curvature over the frontal section has been subjected to in-depth numerical analysis to retain the Ferrari Roma’s low drag. New modifications on the Roma Sider puts it in front of the Roma in terms of downforce in handling situations and at high speeds, this ensures the car is always aerodynamically balanced and able to deliver the same driving experience.
The duct at the center of the wind stop ensures that part of the flow entering the cabin is deflected downwards towards the rear seat, forcing it to mix with a slower flow. This means it loses most of its energy, effectively reducing turbulence in the cabin. The result is an extension of the bubble around the occupants and particularly their heads, guaranteeing unparalleled en plein air comfort. The shape, angle, and permeability of the deployable wind stop are all crucial to achieving this objective and were developed thanks to a combination of CFD simulation and many wind tunnel sessions.
Vehicle dynamics
The goal of the Ferrari Roma Spider’s vehicle dynamics development was to deliver superior driving thrills and handling precision on a par with the Ferrari Roma, thanks to the Side Slip Control concept which uses an algorithm developed by Ferrari that provides an instantaneous estimate of side slip to all the various on-board control systems. This data is then used to coordinate and implement interventions in a rapid, timely, and accurate manner.
The Side Slip Control System (SSC), version 6.0 of which is used here, integrates all the car’s vehicle dynamics systems, most notably the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, active solely in the Manettino’s ‘Race’ position. The FDE is a lateral dynamics control system that rapidly adjusts the hydraulic brake pressure at the calipers on all four wheels consistent with the dynamic situation requiring control. It is designed to make the evolution of the car’s lateral dynamics more predictable through and exiting corners, ensuring the driver’s control of the steering wheel and throttle is simpler and more intuitive. The system flanks the traditional Electronic Stability Control system.
Like the Ferrari Roma, the Ferrari Roma Spider’s Manettino has five positions to make its handling and traction performance even more accessible with the introduction of the Race position. Supported by the introduction of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, this position is designed to boost fun behind the wheel.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider is expected to start at $250,000.
Price of 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider in Nigeria
The price of 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider in Nigeria will start from 280,000,000 Naira.
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Specifications of 2024 Ferrari Roma at a glance
| Make | Ferrari |
| Model | Roma Spider |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Engine type | V8 – 90 degrees twin turbo |
| Bore and stroke | 3855 cc |
| Power output | 456 kW at 5,750 – 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 760 Nm at 3000 – 5,750 rpm |
| Maximum revolutions | 7,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 9.45:1 |
| Length | 4656 mm |
| Width | 1974 mm |
| Height | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm |
| Front track | 1652 mm |
| Rear track | 1679 mm |
| Dry weight | 1556 kg |
| Dry weight-to-power ratio | 2.5kg/cv |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 L |
| Boot capacity | 255 L |
| Front tyres and wheels | 245/35 ZR 20 J8.0 |
| Rear tyres and wheels | 285/35 ZR 20 J10.0 |
| Front brake | 390 X 34 mm |
| Rear brakes | 360 X 32 mm |
| Transmission and gearbox | 8-speed F1 DCT |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h |
| 0 – 100 km/h | 3.4 s |
| 0 – 200 km/h | 9.7s |
| MSRP | $250,000 estimated |
| Price in Nigeria | From 280,000,000 Naira |
