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CGI Rework Gives the 2026 Amalfi a Classic Twist
Digital artist David Baylis has put a fresh spin on Ferrari’s new Amalfi with a CGI study that steers the car closer to the elegance of the Roma. The render swaps Ferrari’s original Amalfi face for a more classic, Roma-like front end, alters the hood and bumper treatment, and replaces the single large intake with three smaller air intakes—giving the front more visual depth and a retro-modern character.
Design tweaks that matter
Baylis didn’t stop at the nose. He subtly reshaped the rear, lifting the diffuser, revising the trunk lid and adding a redesigned rear spoiler—an integrated ducktail that follows the rear curve and completes the silhouette. The wheels remain similar to the factory fitment, preserving the Amalfi’s stance while lending it a more timeless GT presence.
"I wanted to bring it closer to a modernized Roma," Baylis said on social media, and the result reads like an homage to Ferrari’s grand touring DNA rather than a radical redesign.
Under the skin: performance and gearbox fantasy
The reworked Amalfi in this concept is imagined with the same 3.9-liter F154 BH twin‑turbo V8 used in the Roma family, but tuned to 631 hp—up from 612 hp—keeping the front mid‑engine, rear‑wheel‑drive layout. The real Amalfi ships with the eight‑speed Magna 8DCL900 dual‑clutch automatic, but Baylis added an enthusiast’s dream: a gated six‑speed manual gearbox option.
That gated shifter is a purely hypothetical throwback, yet it taps into a strong demand among purists: a mechanical, tactile connection to the car that DCTs can’t replicate.
Highlights:
- 3.9L F154 BH twin‑turbo V8 (front mid‑engine, RWD)
- Imagined output: 631 hp (tuned)
- Standard transmission: 8‑speed Magna 8DCL900 DCT
- Concept option: gated 6‑speed manual
Where the Amalfi sits in Ferrari’s lineup
Ferrari’s current roster is unusually broad: the Roma (soon to be replaced by the Amalfi), the plug‑in hybrid 296, the ultra‑lux Purosangue SUV, the 12‑cylinder grand tourers, plus halo models like the F80 and the 849 Testarossa. The Amalfi is positioned as a front mid‑engine GT intended to take on rivals such as the Porsche 911, Aston Martin Vantage, Mercedes‑AMG GT, Lexus LC 500, McLaren GT and Bentley Continental GT.
Despite Ferrari’s intent to outclass the segment, reactions to the Amalfi’s production design have been mixed—hence the appeal of a CGI reinterpretation that emphasizes classic proportions and a cleaner rear treatment.
Why these digital studies matter
Renders like Baylis’s aren’t just fan art; they influence perception and spark debate among buyers and the aftermarket. They can also hint at what customers might request from Ferrari’s Tailor Made program—personalized coachbuilt touches, bespoke spoilers, or even unique gearbox choices for a limited run.
Whether Ferrari will entertain a gated manual or adopt any of these purely digital cues remains unlikely for a mainstream production run. Still, the exercise highlights how a few carefully placed retro cues can change the character of a modern grand tourer.
In short: the CGI Amalfi is a stylish reminder that subtle design changes and a nostalgic gearbox can reframe how enthusiasts view a new Ferrari—bridging the gap between modern performance and classic driving emotion.
Source: autoevolution
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