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If a compilation album made of everything aspiration stands for, then a Ferrari might just be the cover photo, trumping the moon landings and the internet as well. It is more than just an engineering expression. It is a designing height and a human endeavour’s ultimate price. Enzo Ferrari once famously said that when you buy a Ferrari, the car is actually complimentary to the engine.
The Ferrari Amalfi is the successor to the Roma, which was one of the most beautiful cars in its class, and the Amalfi continues with a similar skin but features several cosmetic changes. Inside the bonnet, it still comes with a V8, but it has been given more power, and there are some amazing upgrades even on the inside as well. The Amalfi is a front-mid engine V8 2+ coupe as described by the Maranello-based brand.
In terms of design, it is quite fluid and minimalistic with a smoother design. The grille from the previous iteration has been put away, and the lights have also been altered in terms of design elements. The changes on paper might not look too much, but it is just enough to call it a new generation.
At the front, it is the large air intake that dominates the structure, along with a long sculpted bonnet that has the 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 631 bhp. This is 19 bhp more than the Roma and can go from 0-100 kph in just 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 320 kph. The back comes with an integrated active spoiler that gives high-speed stability, with the forged wheels and carbon fibre details make it more sporty.
In terms of driving options, the model comes with a brake-by-wire system, the ‘ABS Evo’ controller that is suitable for all types of surfaces and conditions. The steering box has been recalibrated for a more precise response. It gets active aerodynamics with the new integrated rear mobile wing, which ensures maximum performance.
Inside, it is almost the same as before; however, Ferrari are through with buttons and the touch-sensitive switches on the steering wheel have given way to buttons, made out of titanium. It comes with a dual-cockpit layout and has an integrated central display and ergonomic controls that make for intuitive interaction in the vehicle.
Further, the Ferrari Amalfi comes with an infotainment system completely connected with things like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, paired with a wireless smartphone. It gets a digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch horizontal central display. For a better human-machine interface. It comes with a front lifter system that can be operated up to 35 kph, allowing the car to overcome city obstacles, raising itself up to around 40 mm.
There’s a lot of carbon fibre and contrasting fibre stitching to make it exclusive. The 2+ configuration means it is a little more than just a sports car and is closer to being practical, even with cargo space.
What stands true is that it is a deserving car to wear that prancing horse badge. What a Ferrari car needs to be is to drive fast and look outrageous. While the practicality of the car is appreciated, it doesn’t need all of this because a Ferrari is all about having a personality, and the Amalfi has plenty of it.
