Even an ordinary person can talk about Ferrari, but if it is replaced by a Tifosi, he will definitely talk to you about the history of Ferrari, ferrari's blood, Ferrari's racing spirit. In fact, in the eyes of most people, Ferrari in addition to the high price, is the pure track gene, like Enzo, FXX and LaFerrari these top sports cars, people are impressed, but they seem to be too far away from us, and this Roma is currently the closest Ferrari to us.
Classics are worth inheriting
The Ferrari Roma is distinctly different from most Ferraris by design, and at first glance you'll find it sexier than the main sports mid-mounted V8 models. Originating from the design concept of the 1950s and 1960s, Ferrari's grumpiness is hidden under elegance. The slender front, raised fenders and sharp headlights all reflect the Roma's elegance as a GT sports car.
As a GT model, the side shape of the Ferrari Roma has the charm of the long front and short tail of the traditional GT model, and the air intake that breaks the elegant design is completely invisible. For it, the air intake and the wind fixing wing will only make it look a little contradictory, and perhaps on this Roma Ferrari only wants to express the graceful posture of the GT model.
Roma rear shape compared to the current commercial models is still somewhat out of the ordinary, Fastback short tail style makes the rear of the vehicle very agile, taillight shape also abandons Ferrari's classic circular design, when the four light belt taillights are lit, it has also become a unique presence in the Ferrari car series.
A total of four exhausts on both sides and a spoiler fused in the rear windshield also show the strength of a Ferrari. When travelling at high speeds, the rear spoiler will automatically unfold and at a speed of 250 km/h, a 135-degree angle between it and the rear window will be formed, and the downforce will be increased by 95 kg, ensuring a strong downforce to help the Ferrari Roma to show exceptional performance.
The two-cockpit interior shape breaks the driver-centric design of the Ferrari sports car and is a distinctive feature that distinguishes it from the rest of the Ferrari family. And in the car material Ferrari Roma, although it also uses a lot of carbon fiber, Alcantara and large LCD screen, but it gives you the feeling of not radical, but closer to a luxury car. Another innovative design is the transmission lever style, which is inspired by the manual transmission base of Ferrari sports cars in the 80s and 90s of the last century, which is not only a legacy, but also an innovation.
Not just a fleeting passion
Although the Roma is a Ferrari entry-level sports car, it is still powered by an award-winning 3.9T V8 twin-turbo engine with a maximum power of 620 hp and a maximum torque of 760 Nm. In terms of transmission, it is equipped with a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is more compact and has successfully lost 6 kg of weight. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time takes only 3.4 seconds, 0-200km/h acceleration takes only 9.3 seconds, and the speed can reach 320km/h.
I have to admit that the Ferrari Roma is the best Ferrari I have ever driven, when you drive this car on the road completely do not feel any sense of oppression, daily driving you in addition to thinking that this car is a little low and a little wide, and most performance cars, even family cars are not much different. The power output of the 3.9T twin-turbo engine is very linear and smooth, although it is less frugal, but it is now fully capable of commuting.
In order to meet more stringent emission regulations, Ferrari has also completely redesigned Roma's exhaust system. While the exhaust head section adds a gasoline particle trap, the tail section eliminates the silencer, which lowers the internal back pressure of the exhaust pipe, so when you step on the throttle, it can still burst out of Ferrari's charming and soul-destroying exhaust sound.
In comfort mode, this 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is like a docile kitten, the daily driving upshift logic is very positive, about 60 km / h can rise to 8 gears, and the gear shift process is very smooth, completely do not feel the car's gear shift setback. In addition, the dry sump not only makes the new transmission lighter and has a lower center of gravity, but also has better lubrication.
What surprised me the most was the new electromagnetic shock absorber, when the driving mode was comfortable, the chassis comfort performance of this car completely exceeded the level of competitors, and it even made me mistakenly think that I was driving an executive class sedan. When the wheels run over the road, it does not give you a strong sense of impact, more feeling is that the suspension is very tough, so this Roma is fully capable of long-distance travel and daily transportation.
Not only does this Ferrari Roma boast excellent comfort, but it is also the first GT sports car to be equipped with Ferrari Race mode, five driving modes that can bring a very different driving experience, but also make this Roma from a docile kitten into a brutal beast. When Race mode is activated, the vehicle's side-slip angle control system and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancement are activated. You can drive this car recklessly for drifting, and under the blessing of high technology, the vehicle is not only escorting you, but also making you a "veteran" in the eyes of others.
Write at the end
In my mind, Ferrari has always been a hot and passionate presence, but this new Roma seems to be taking Ferrari to a new era, and it is also Ferrari's latest interpretation of the GT sports car. For most people who own a Ferrari, they are not just for a short passion, but more about driving a Ferrari to enjoy life. And this Roma is exactly that, it can ride the track, it can also be an elegant river cruise, of course, it is still the nearest Ferrari.