Balancing adrenaline and everyday usability, the Roma is dubbed the car with two souls. Drawing inspiration from the Roma, its predecessor, the Amalfi takes on an even more minimalist look. The lighting units have been integrated into a cut along the fenders, while the front is devoid of a traditional grille. Like the 12Cilindri and the F80, a body-colored wing set atop a dark recessed band that integrates the headlights and various sensors too. The rear treatment is similar with the glass made to visually merge with the spoiler profile and taillights. The launch color, Verde Costiera, is inspired by the reflections of the sea along the Amalfi coast.

Key to the Amalfi’s “Two Souls” approach is a twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8. Here, the output has been reworked to 640 horsepower, while its peak torque of 760 Nm is available from 3,000 to 5,750 rpm. The performance improvement is down to advanced turbocharging management, lightweight camshafts, and a redesigned engine block. All in all, it helps it do the century sprint in 3.3 seconds, while the 200 km/h is done in just 9 seconds.

Typical of Ferrari, the Amalfi receives its own signature sound. The flat-plane crankshaft and equal-length exhaust headers contribute to a distinctive firing sequence, while the exhaust system—engineered to meet the toughest emissions regulations—has a new proportionally controlled bypass valve that can adapt the exhaust note to different driving conditions.

The eight-speed dual-clutch oil-bath transmission, first introduced with the SF90 Stradale, mates with the engine and has been further optimized with a more powerful control unit and deeper integration with the engine software.

In terms of handling, the Amalfi is the latest Ferrari to take on brake-by-wire for reduced pedal travel and enhanced modulation even when the ABS is engaged. The steering is also made quicker and more accurate, while a rear active spoiler improves high speed stability and braking, providing up to 110 kilograms of downforce. This is on top of a perfect 50-50 front-to-rear weight distribution. The wheel and tire package—245/35R20s at the front and 285/35R20s at the back—has been carefully chosen to balance comfort with “progressive handling.”

Inside, the same dual cockpit layout remains. For the Amalfi, a monolithic layout with the instrument cluster and air vents made to look as one, has been adopted. The 15.6-inch instrument cluster is supplemented by a 10.25-inch capacitive touchscreen in the middle and a third 8.8-inch screen for the passenger. Meanwhile, the center tunnel is milled from a block of anodized aluminum, and it houses the gear selector, key slot, wireless charging pad, and secondary controls. Finally, Ferrari has adopted physical buttons to the steering wheel. The Amalfi can be ordered with bold material and color combinations. Options include comfort seats with built-in ventilation and massagers as well as a 14-speaker Burmester Premium Audio System.

After its global debut in June of last year, the Ferrari Amalfi takes a step to its eventual Philippine launch which is slated for May. Currently, Velocita Motors, the official and executive distributor of Ferrari in the Philippines, is already taking reservations.