Unveiling of the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi: Insights into the Redesigned "Shark Nose" Design
The luxury car manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled its latest grand tourer, the Amalfi 2026, which is the successor to the Roma model. The Amalfi boasts several notable updates and improvements to its twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 engine, offering increased power, torque, and responsiveness.
The Amalfi's F154 engine has been optimized to deliver 631 horsepower, an increase of 19 horses over the Roma. The torque remains the same at 561 Nm. The engine weight has been reduced by approximately 2.87 pounds, thanks to lightweight camshafts and remachined engine block.
The turbochargers now have higher spin thresholds (up to 171,000 rpm) and feature separate pressure sensors for each cylinder bank, enhancing throttle response and precision in boost control. A new oil system improves efficiency and reduces cold-start noise by about 30%, contributing to a smoother engine operation.
The Amalfi uses an updated ECU found in newer Ferrari models like the 296 GTB, providing better engine management and performance. The engine retains its flat-plane crank and equal-length headers but with a re-engineered exhaust system featuring a proportional bypass valve, producing a deeper and more evocative sound profile.
These technical upgrades contribute to a grand tourer that blends greater driving enjoyment with efficiency and modern control technologies. The Amalfi accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds, slightly quicker than the Roma's 3.4 seconds, while maintaining a top speed near 198-199 mph.
Deliveries of the Ferrari Amalfi are expected to start later this year, with an estimated price of around $300,000, which is higher than the $247,308 price of the Roma. The Amalfi shares many proportions with the Roma, including expressive rear wings, a sharpened nose, and a sculpted hood.
Ferrari has also made some interior changes, replacing the touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel with physical ones. The engine start button is made of titanium and located to the left of the steering wheel. A convertible version of the Ferrari Amalfi, named Amalfi Spider, is likely to follow, as Ferrari has registered the name.
The front of the Amalfi features a new panel inspired by modern Ferraris, with an "aerial" design like the SF90 and 12Cilindri, and a black stripe connecting the elegant headlights. The rear lights have a dark insert connecting the two central sections.
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- The advancements in the Amalfi's engine, such as the higher spin thresholds for the turbochargers and the new oil system, align it with the recent technology found in other Ferrari models like the 296 GTB.
- While the torque remains consistent with the Roma, the Amalfi's F154 engine delivers 631 horsepower, a significant 19 horsepower increase over its predecessor.
- The Amalfi's design shares similarities with other Ferrari models, incorporating elements from the SF90 and 12Cilindri, as seen in the front panel's "aerial" design and the rear lights' dark insert connecting the central sections.
