2026 Ferrari Amalfi brings high-tech attitude to the front-engined GT world
Ferrari’s newest 2+ coupé, the 2026 Amalfi, arrives as the successor to the Roma and slides into showrooms as the brand’s most tech-laden front-engine model yet. With 631 horsepower seething under a sculpted hood, active aerodynamics at both axles and a cabin packed with three displays, Maranello’s latest grand-tourer clearly chases numbers—both performance figures and pixels.
Signature lines, stealthy aero
The Amalfi’s exterior pares back the drama of recent Ferraris in favor of clean, flowing surfacing that still manages to look aggressive. A long clamshell hood sits above a recessed intake that neatly hides radar and sensors, while slender LED headlamps slice through the front bodywork. Along the flanks, a wedge-shaped crease visually pushes the car forward, and the tail tucks everything tight around a wide diffuser and an integrated, three-position active wing. Ferrari claims the wing can add 243 lb of downforce at 155 mph with only a token increase in drag. Presence is further underscored by forged 20-inch wheels wrapped in either Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Pirelli P Zero rubber (245/35ZR20 front, 285/35ZR20 rear).
Reworked twin-turbo V8 skips a beat
Power comes from an evolved 3.9-liter flat-plane crank V8 (designated F154) now rated at 640 CV, translating to 631 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque. Turbo speed is allowed to spin all the way to 171,000 rpm thanks to revised calibration and pressure sensors dedicated to every bank. Lightweight camshafts and a leaner block shave roughly two pounds, while low-viscosity oil cuts internal drag during cold starts by 30 percent. Ferrari sets the redline at 7,600 rpm, and the newest version of its eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox claims even snappier shifts than we’ve seen in the SF90 Stradale.
The result: 0–62 mph in 3.3 seconds, 0–124 mph in 9.0, and an advertised 199 mph top speed. Dry weight is listed at 3,241 lb when the lightweight options box is ticked, giving the car a class-best 5.05 lb/hp ratio.
Chassis tech keeps pace
Ferrari’s Side Slip Control 6.1 oversees everything from the electronically controlled limited-slip differential to the magnetorheological dampers. The Amalfi debuts a brake-by-wire system paired with the brand’s latest ABS Evo logic; Ferrari says it shortens stopping distances and improves modulation on mixed surfaces. Electric-power-steering grip estimation—10 percent faster than the 296 GTB’s setup—feeds data to the stability systems for more consistent performance in variable conditions. Standard carbon-ceramic rotors measure 15.4 inches up front and 14.2 in the rear.
A triple-screen cockpit that pushes the limit
Walk inside and the minimalist exterior gives way to a decidedly maximalist interface. A 15.6-inch digital cluster is flanked by a 10.25-inch center touchscreen and an 8.8-inch display aimed at the passenger. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging are standard. The front passenger can scroll through engine speed and g-force readouts or change playlists—handy, perhaps, but some drivers may wonder whether a co-pilot really needs that much data on the daily commute.
Physical buttons return to the steering wheel, including the red metal ignition switch, while the signature open-gate toggles for the transmission sit on a floating aluminum console. As for comfort, buyers can spec ventilated, massage-function front thrones offered in three sizes, and the optional 14-speaker, 1,200-watt Burmester audio system should drown out any complaints about the exhaust note.
Room for bags—and the kids
Ferrari sticks with a 2+ layout, claiming the rear seats can accommodate children or fold flat to extend the 9.6-cubic-foot trunk. In other words, well-heeled owners can theoretically drop kids at school before blasting up a canyon road. Available front-axle lift—usable up to 22 mph—helps the low-nose Amalfi crawl over speed bumps en route.
Price, rivals and upkeep
U.S. pricing hasn’t been finalized, but dealers quietly hint at a base sticker a touch north of the outgoing Roma’s $247,000, so plan on something in the $260,000–$270,000 neighborhood before options. That positions the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi against the likes of Aston Martin’s DB12, Porsche’s 911 Turbo S and, from within Maranello’s own walls, the hybrid 296 GTB for buyers willing to forgo rear seats.
A seven-year, unlimited-mileage maintenance program—a Ferrari staple—remains part of the deal, covering annual service and factory parts through 2033.
High-speed family transport, with caveats
The Amalfi redefines Ferrari’s entry-level GT as a more capable, more connected machine without wrecking the prototype-clean styling that made the Roma such a hit. The 631-hp V8 should satisfy drivers, while the active chassis electronics promise real control at the ragged edge. Whether the triple-display dash enhances the experience or clutters it will come down to personal taste, but there’s no arguing the convenience of a super-car that can manage a grocery run—and even a school run—without complaint.
-Ed
2026 Ferrari Amalfi
