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Ferrari prepares the Amalfi Spider for a March reveal
Ferrari looks set to expand the Amalfi family with an open-top Spider, reportedly going official in early March. As Maranello moves toward a busy 2026 that includes its first series-production EV, the automaker will first introduce the long-awaited convertible variant of its entry-level grand tourer.
Timing and market rollout
Insiders and automotive outlets suggest the unveiling will take place in the first half of March, with U.S. customer deliveries likely scheduled as 2027 model-year cars. The Americas are a vital region for Ferrari, representing almost 30 percent of global deliveries, and the United States remains the single largest national market for the brand.
What to expect: roof, weight and aero
Unlike some modern convertibles that favor folding hardtops, the Amalfi Spider reportedly adopts a fabric (canvas) roof. The soft-top design is said to require a slightly reworked rear deck to house the electric folding mechanism. The switch to canvas can save space and weight, and it often offers a cleaner, lower-profile rear deck compared with complex retractable hardtops.
Ferrari is also expected to equip the Spider with an active rear spoiler and a new brake-by-wire system, updates that underline the model's focus on both performance and everyday usability. Expect aerodynamic tweaks designed to preserve high-speed stability and signature Ferrari balance with the roof down.
Chassis tech and electronic aids
One headline feature could be the latest version of Ferrari's Side Slip Control system (SSC). SSC is a sophisticated vehicle dynamics manager that tracks the car's slip angle in real time and coordinates multiple subsystems to shape the car's behavior. In practice SSC works with traction control, the magnetorheological suspension, Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, and the electronic differential to deliver predictable oversteer and sharpen cornering precision according to driver selection.
- Expected tech highlights: updated SSC, brake-by-wire, active spoiler
- Roof: electrically operated canvas top with revised rear deck
- Target market: U.S. deliveries for 2027 model year
Engine, performance and drivetrain
Under the bonnet the Amalfi Spider is set to retain Ferrari's twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8, the same architecture that powers the coupe. For the Amalfi coupe, Ferrari extracted roughly 631 horsepower through improved turbos, more precise boost control, added intake sensors, and a lighter short-block with revised camshafts. The engine pairs exclusively with a Magna-supplied 8-speed transaxle from the 8DCL series, designed to handle both front-mid and rear-mid engine layouts while maintaining razor-sharp shifts and robust torque delivery.
Performance figures for the coupe include a 0-60 mph time in the neighborhood of 3.1 seconds and a top speed near 199 mph. The Spider will likely be marginally slower off the line due to the added mass common to convertibles, but Ferrari's weight-saving measures on the Amalfi coupe suggest the Spider might undercut its predecessor's numbers where possible.
Weight, price and positioning
Convertible variants traditionally carry a weight penalty versus their coupe counterparts. For context, the Roma coupe and Roma Spider list dry weights of about 1,472 and 1,556 kilograms respectively. The Amalfi coupe is reported to be marginally lighter than the Roma, thanks to precise casting and machining of its aluminum-alloy engine block and other lightweight components, which could help the Spider keep its mass in check.
Pricing in the United States for the 2027 Amalfi starts close to $270,000 before options, positioning the Spider as a premium, attainable Ferrari for buyers seeking grand-touring comfort with sports-car performance.
Driving impression and market outlook
The Amalfi Spider looks aimed at customers who want the drama of open-top driving without sacrificing the razor-sharp handling and high-speed performance expected from a modern mid-front-engined Ferrari. With advanced electronics, a potent twin-turbo V8, and a carefully engineered chassis, the Spider should be a strong contender in the luxury convertible segment and a popular choice in Ferrari's most important markets, especially North America.
Despite the brand's electric future on the horizon, cars like the Amalfi Spider reaffirm Ferrari's commitment to high-revving internal combustion excitement for the near term.
Highlights:
- Expected March reveal and 2027 U.S. deliveries
- Fabric roof with electric operation and revised rear deck
- 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8, around 631 hp, 0-60 mph near 3.1 s (coupe reference)
- Advanced SSC, brake-by-wire and active aero
Source: autoevolution
Comments
v8rider
Wow fabric top makes sense for weight, but the rear deck tweak worries me… hope they dont ruin the lines!
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