The Ferrari Roma made its debut in November 2019 when it introduced a new cabin layout for the Maranello-based automaker. A convertible version of this supercar has always sounded like the next logical step in our heads and we now finally have confirmation that an open-top Roma is in development. Guys, this is the first spy photo showing the prototype of what we believe to be the Rome Spider.
The attached gallery below consists of just six images but they show the supercar from almost any angle. Unfortunately, there’s black camouflage covering the entire engine, though it’s probably safe to predict the design will be as close to Roman standards as possible. If you doubt this is a Roma prototype, our professional spy photographer reports that the headlights and taillights, as well as the overall profile, are definitely identical to the Roma.
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Given the mechanical similarities between the Roma and the Portofino M, the Roma convertible doesn’t really make much sense. This logic sparked rumors that Ferrari’s initial project for the Roma Spider had been shelved, although it seems that something is cooking up at Maranello. Whether it’s indeed a production version of the Roma Spider or something else, it’s hard to say at this point.
One thing that definitely points out that this is an open-top vehicle is the slightly different roofline compared to the regular Roma. Whatever the case, however, we believe this prototype has a 4.0-liter Roma V8 under the hood, producing 612 horsepower (450 kilowatts) and 561 pound-feet (761 Newton-meters) of torque. The same plant can be found at Portofino M.
Rome will probably be refreshed soon. Ferrari’s entry-level supercar is expected to get a visual revision next year along with some upgrades in the powertrain department. This sounds like the perfect opportunity for the Maranello team to introduce a cabriolet version of the grand tourer and we’ll likely learn more about it soon. We expect to start seeing more supercar prototypes in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
As a final note, a V12-powered Roma test car was caught on camera in April this year.
