Ferrari Roma Dazzles in Singapore Debut

Wih its public debut drowned out by the coronavirus pandemic, the new Ferrari Roma made its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore recently.

It was just one short week but in that fleeting maiden appearance, the Ferrari Roma made a huge impression as customers and the media had their first look at Maranello's latest offering in Singapore.

Between July 8-15, the elegant grand tourer, in Roma Blu color, was displayed at Ital Auto, the official importer for Ferrari. More than 100 customers and guests attended viewing sessions with the proper safe distancing protocols in place.

A car lift for Prancing Horses was especially given a makeover, with a red carpet welcome and imagery of the Eternal City prominent in the short walk to the lounge area, where the Roma was proudly displayed. Dieter Knechtel, the President of Ferrari Far East and Middle East, also met selected journalists during the media preview session.

Ferrari Chief Design Officer Flavio Manzoni's work of art, which blended elegant and refined lines with delightful details such as the minimalist tail lights that look like gems set into the bodywork, fascinated all who saw this V8 GT in the flesh. The Italian is also responsible for some of the most beautiful Prancing Horses, such as the LaFerrari, the Monza SP1 and SP2 and the rare J50 made in limited numbers for the Japanese market.

Before the viewing sessions started, the Roma was also out about town for a photoshoot at iconic and historic locations such as the Padang, Victoria Theatre and Raffles Place. The scenic spots all befit the grace and understated aesthetics of the Ferrari Roma, which will return to Singapore again at the beginning of next year when the first deliveries commence.

Launched in November 2019, the Ferrari Roma is a V8 2+ coupé based on the Ferrari Portofino, but this time with a solid hardtop, eschewing the folding hardtop of its donor car.

Not only is the Ferrari Roma an icon of Italian design, but it also represents the pinnacle of performance in this category, thanks to its turbocharged V8 from the family of engines that has won the overall International Engine of the Year award four years running. In this version, the engine reaches 612hp (620 cv) at 7500 rpm and is coupled with the new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox that was introduced on the SF90 Stradale.

With its distinctive flair and style, the car is a contemporary representation of the carefree, pleasurable way of life that characterized Rome in the 1950s and '60s. The Ferrari Roma offers discerning clients the finesse and refinement that brings the concept of 'la Dolce Vita' right up to date.

2020 Ferrari Roma
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm)		4656
Width (mm)		1974
Height (mm)		1301
Wheelbase (mm)		2670
Curb Weight (kg)		1472
ENGINE
Description		3.9-liter V8
Displacement (cc)		3855
Maximum Output (hp/rpm)		612/5750-7500
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)		760/3000-5750
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed		320 kph
0-100kph		3.4 seconds
0-200kph		9.3 seconds