Ferrari Amalfi Spider Makes ASEAN Debut in Kuala Lumpur

Ferrari has introduced the Amalfi Spider to the ASEAN region, with the convertible making its regional debut in Kuala Lumpur. The launch was hosted by Ital Auto, Ferrari’s official Malaysian importer, just over five months after the model was first revealed globally.

The event follows the ASEAN introduction of the Ferrari Amalfi coupe in Malaysia in March. The Spider shares much of its design and mechanical architecture with the hard-top model, while adding a retractable fabric roof and the open-air driving experience expected of a Ferrari convertible.

Essentially a successor to the Roma Spider, the Amalfi Spider measures 4,660 mm long, 1,974 mm wide, and 1,305 mm tall. Its wheelbase measures 2,670 mm. Compared with the coupe, the Spider is approximately 4 mm longer and 4 mm taller, giving it nearly identical proportions and dimensions.

The design follows the same styling direction as the Amalfi coupe. At the front is a minimalist fascia featuring a floating body-coloured wing positioned above a dark, slim band. The band integrates the car’s sensors and narrow headlamps, creating a clean and modern appearance.

Removing the fixed roof required changes to the rear section of the cabin. The design has been adjusted to accommodate the soft-top mechanism while retaining the proportions and visual character of the Amalfi range.

A Fabric Roof Designed for Comfort

The Amalfi Spider uses a retractable soft-top system similar to the one fitted to the Roma Spider. The roof opens in 13.5 seconds and can be operated while the vehicle is moving at speeds of up to 60 km/h.

The roof uses a five-layer fabric construction. Ferrari says the material provides sound insulation and heat protection comparable to that of a retractable hard-top system.

Owners can personalize the roof through a range of available materials and colours. The options include four tailor-made fabric colours and two technical fabric choices. One of the newest options is called Tecnico Ottanio, which features a distinctive woven texture designed to create a three-dimensional, shimmering appearance under different lighting conditions.

When folded, the roof structure is approximately 220 mm thick. Ferrari designed the mechanism to preserve practical luggage capacity. With the roof raised, the boot offers 255 litres of storage space. With the roof lowered, the available cargo room is reduced to 172 litres.

To improve passenger comfort while driving with the roof down, the Spider includes an integrated wind deflector positioned behind the rear seats. The driver can activate it at the press of a button without stopping the car.

The deflector changes the airflow entering the cabin from behind, reducing turbulence and wind noise around the occupants’ heads. Ferrari says the system creates a more stable and comfortable pocket of air inside the cockpit.

The wind deflector has been calibrated with an opening angle of 101 degrees and can be deployed at speeds of up to 170 km/h. Above that speed, it is electronically limited. If the system is already open, it can remain in use up to the car’s maximum speed.

More Weight, But No Major Performance Sacrifice

The retractable roof mechanism and additional structural reinforcement make the Amalfi Spider heavier than the coupe. The Spider has a dry weight of 1,556 kg, compared with 1,470 kg for the hard-top model.

The additional weight also changes the car’s balance. The Spider has a 48 percent front and 52 percent rear weight distribution, while the coupe has a more even 50:50 distribution.

Despite the extra weight, Ferrari has maintained the Spider’s headline performance figures. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, matching the Amalfi coupe.

The Spider reaches 200 km/h from a standstill in 9.4 seconds. That is four-tenths of a second slower than the coupe’s 9.0-second time, although the difference is unlikely to be noticeable during ordinary driving. Top speed is rated at 320 km/h, identical to the hard-top Amalfi.

Twin-Turbocharged V8 Power

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is powered by a 3.9-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine from the automaker’s F154 BH engine family. The engine produces 640 PS at 7,500 rpm and 760 Nm of torque between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm. Its output is 20 PS higher than that of the Roma Spider.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a revised eight-speed Magna wet dual-clutch transmission. The gearbox was first used in the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, but the unit in the Amalfi Spider features a more powerful transmission control unit and closer integration between the engine software and transmission systems. Ferrari says these changes improve shift speed and smoothness while allowing the gearbox to respond more effectively to the engine’s power delivery.

Chassis and Aerodynamic Technology

The Amalfi Spider shares the coupe’s major mechanical revisions. These include the ABS Evo braking system first introduced on the Ferrari 296 GTB, revised electric power steering, and a new brake-by-wire system.

The brake-by-wire setup is designed to improve braking efficiency, reduce pedal travel, and provide more consistent pedal modulation. These changes are intended to make the car easier to control during both everyday driving and more demanding performance use.

The Spider also retains the coupe’s active rear aerodynamic system. It offers three operating configurations: Low Drag, Medium Downforce, and High Downforce.

The different settings allow the car to balance aerodynamic efficiency and stability according to the driving conditions. Low Drag prioritizes reduced resistance, while the higher-downforce settings provide increased stability during high-speed or aggressive driving. The car rides on 20-inch wheels fitted with 245/35 R20 tyres at the front and 285/35 R20 tyres at the rear.

Updated Interior

The interior receives the same major redesign introduced with the Amalfi coupe. Ferrari has moved away from the Roma Spider’s dual-cockpit layout and replaced it with a new twin-cowl dashboard presentation.

The previous portrait-oriented touchscreen and flying centre console have been replaced by a 10.25-inch landscape-oriented infotainment display and a more conventional centre console.

Machined from a single block of aluminium, the centre console houses the gated gear selector and a Qi wireless charging pad. The return of a physical gear selector adds a traditional mechanical detail to the otherwise modern cabin.

The multifunction steering wheel also returns to physical buttons instead of the haptic controls used by the earlier model. A physical start button is included as part of the revised steering-wheel design.

The new human-machine interface is supported by a 15.6-inch digital instrument display. Buyers can also specify an optional 8.8-inch passenger display, allowing the front passenger to view vehicle information and performance data. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for smartphone connectivity.

New Exterior Colour

The Amalfi Spider introduces a new exterior colour called Rosso Tramonto. The shade has subtle orange undertones inspired by the warm colours of the Amalfi Coast at sunset.

The colour is intended to emphasize the model’s connection with the Italian coastal region that gives the Amalfi its name. It joins Ferrari’s extensive range of standard and personalization options.

Malaysian Pricing

Ferrari did not announce an official Malaysian price for the Amalfi Spider at the Kuala Lumpur launch. The company indicated that the car would cost somewhere in the region of RM3 million or more once import duties and taxes are included. That estimate excludes customization options, registration, and insurance.

The expected price is likely to be higher than the RM3.2 million figure announced for the Roma Spider when it went on sale in Malaysia in 2023. The difference reflects the Amalfi’s position as the newer model and its higher pre-tax comparative pricing.

Unlike the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, which was launched in Malaysia with pricing for both coupe and Spider versions, the Amalfi Spider’s final local price has not yet been confirmed.

A New Open-Top Ferrari for Malaysia

The Ferrari Amalfi Spider combines the performance of a rear-wheel-drive V8 grand tourer with the comfort and flexibility of a retractable fabric roof. It offers the same 640 PS engine and 320 km/h top speed as the coupe, while adding open-air driving and a carefully engineered wind-management system.

Its extra weight does not significantly affect the headline performance figures. The car reaches 100 km/h in the same 3.3 seconds as the hard-top version, while its slightly slower 0–200 km/h time is unlikely to influence everyday use.

With a redesigned interior, physical controls, active aerodynamics, advanced braking technology, and extensive personalization options, the Amalfi Spider represents Ferrari’s latest interpretation of the luxury performance convertible.

Its ASEAN debut in Kuala Lumpur confirms Malaysia’s importance as a market for Ferrari’s newest models. Although the final price remains unannounced, prospective owners can expect the Amalfi Spider to sit comfortably above RM3 million once taxes, duties, registration, insurance, and customization are included.