Summary
The Ferrari Roma was first unveiled in late 2019 and went on sale in 2020. Initially available as a 2+2 coupe, the range grew with the Roma Spider convertible model in 2023. It was replaced by an updated model called the Ferrari Amalfi later in 2025.
Both versions of the Roma were powered by a 3.9-litre V8 engine that produces 620hp, achieving a 0-62mph in a time of about 3.4 seconds.
Despite the potency of its turbocharged V8 engine, Ferrari pitched the car as a comfortable grand tourer, dubbing the Roma ‘La Nuova Dolce Vita’ – Italian for ‘The Sweet Life’ – and representing the carefree atmosphere in Rome in the 1950s and ‘60s. Certainly, there were styling nods to several past classic Ferraris, including the 250 GTO.
Reviewers liked the visuals; The Car Expert suggests the Roma looks like nothing else Ferrari offers today, “with a classically designed front grille making a real impression,” while Evo called it “the cleanest-looking Ferrari for a generation.”
While several testers highlighted the reasonable space for two adults and two children, and the equally generous boot, the Roma’s GT credentials did come into question. TheTelegraph asked whether a £170,000-plus “612bhp missile” could really be considered a comfortable grand tourer, but adds that the interior was “charmingly designed, opulent and extremely high-tech.”
However, the Telegraph’s reviewer was not the only one to be frustrated trying to operate the ‘Human Machine Interface’ (HMI), which controlled driving modes and numerous other functions.
The Roma’s potency was not in question, though the Daily Mail’s Ray Massey described its acceleration as “smooth and sophisticated, not rocket-like.”
The car also scored points for its comfort – Carbuyer said “In its comfort drive mode, or with the ‘bumpy road’ suspension setting chosen, the Roma’s ride is surprisingly supple for such a fast car.”
As Massey concluded, “it mixes potency with practicality, a wonderful car to prowl around in with an elegance that lies short of showing off.”
As of March 2026, the Ferrari Roma holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 58%. It scores top marks for its strong media review scores, while Ferrari’s four-year new car warranty is above average. Inevitably, however, the cost of ownership drags the overall Expert Rating down. We don’t expect that any prospective Roma customers will be too disappointed by this…
Ferrari Roma highlights
- Looks fast and is fast…
- …yet is also a comfortable long-distance traveller
- Space for two adults and two children
- Decent-sized boot
Ferrari Roma lowlights
- touchscreen tech hard to use
- Options add a lot of cost
- Ferrari-like fuel consumption
Key specifications
Body style: 2+2 coupé
Engine: petrol V8, twin-turbocharged
Price when new: From £170,984
Launched: Spring 2020
Last updated: Spring 2023
Replaced: Summer 2025
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“Direct, engaging handling and superb ride quality, plus strong performance: the sharp-suited Ferrari Roma nails its GT brief.”
Model reviewed: Roma coupé
Score: 10 / 10
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Evo
John Barker
“The Ferrari Roma displays the level of usability and comfort that a GT car needs but blends it with Ferrari’s characteristic sports car feel. The chassis is brilliant in its poise and balance, while the new eight-speed DCT gearbox is a perfect partner for the explosive engine.”
Score: 9 / 10
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Auto Express
Sean Carson
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The Car Expert
Model reviewed:
“The Roma is a car that serves to show just what Ferrari can do when it is on tip-top form. Encapsulating some of the energy and edge from its more hardcore supercars and transplanting it into a useable GT car could have been difficult, but Ferrari has achieved it in all-encompassing fashion.”
Author: Jack Evans
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The Roma is a relatively affordable car by Ferrari standards but doesn’t disappoint with its style, sense of drama or performance and in no way dilutes what makes the brand special.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Roma coupé
Score: 10 / 10
“This is a true Ferrari, one that feels impeccably timed to shine a light on the marque’s glorious past, just as cars like the SF90 forge into the future. The Roma’s the Ferrari we didn’t know we wanted but, now that it’s here, want it we most certainly do.”
Author: Ben iller
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Carbuyer
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Ferrari Roma is a stylish, comfortable GT that feels like a sports car when you want it to”
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Daily Mail
Model reviewed:
“The Roma is a gorgeous car to gaze upon and a delight to drive too. It harks back to a more elegant era of Ferraris which the firm says is designed to evoke the spirit of a new ‘La Dolce Vita’ – good or ‘sweet’ life – in the manner of the famous 1960 Federico Fellini movie of the same name which was also set in the Italian capital.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed:
Score: 9.2 / 10
“Beautifully styled coupe mixes old school charm with cutting edge tech.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed:
“A Ferrari that’s fun, not totally bonkers.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 3.9-litre petrol automatic
Score: 8 / 10
“Good looking, fast and comfortable, the Ferrari Roma is a blast from the company’s past; a front-engined two-plus-two gran turismo. It’s expensive (naturally), but offers an exclusivity that some rivals don’t and has a terrific combination of refinement and performance that will likely ensure its success.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“It might be a more ‘accessible’ Ferrari, but don’t be fooled – something of an assassin still lurks within.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Notes on safety rating
The Ferrari Roma was not tested by Euro NCAP during its production life
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Ferrari Roma was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of March 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Ferrari Roma to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Roma, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score |
| Petrol models | 25 mpg | E |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 255 g/km | E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £1 | A |
| Year 2 | £1 | A |
| Year 3 | £1 | A |
| Year 4 | £1 | A |
| Year 5 | £1 | A |
| Overall | £5 | A |
The Ferrari Roma is a very expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The good news is that all new Ferraris include seven years of scheduled servicing and maintenance, which means there’s no excuse for owners not to get their cars serviced on time, every time.
After that, however, the Roma gets more expensive very quickly. The official fuel economy of 25 mpg is fairly poor, which means more frequent visits to the petrol pumps, and that’s assuming you’re driving it the same way that EU/UK lab testers do – which you won’t because no-one does and you’re driving a Ferrari…
Insurance premiums are inevitably in the most expensive bracket, so you can expect your annual premium to be very high.
Warranty Rating
New car warranty information for the Ferrari Roma
| Overall rating | C | 55% |
| New car warranty duration | 4 years |
| New car warranty mileage | Unlimited miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 0 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 0 miles |
Ferrari’s new car warranty is better than average, and comparable to other manufacturers operating in the same stratospheric levels of the new car market.
The duration is four years, with no limit on mileage – although, in reality, the mileage numbers are likely to be fairly irrelevant as most Ferraris cover far fewer miles per year than the average family car.
The Roma is a purely petrol-powered Ferrari, so it doesn’t get the enhanced new car warranty that plug-in hybrid models like the 296 and SF90 get.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Ferrari Roma has received
2021
- Esquire Car Awards – Best-Designed Car
2020
- Car Design Awards – Best Production Car
- Red Dot Awards – Outstanding design quality
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