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Doug DeMuro Reviews Ferrari Roma, Finds It More Comfortable Than Other Ferraris

Named after Italy's capital, the all-new Roma is arguably the most bewitching Ferrari in recent memory. What automotive designers call “surface control” is over the top, and the front-engined gran turismo also happens to be seriously nice to drive thanks to F1-style technology.
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“This car is fantastically fast,” said Doug DeMuro, who mentions “incredibly responsive powertrain and tremendously sharp steering” in his very enjoyable review. But most importantly, the Roma is more comfortable than other Ferraris he tested over the years. Indeed, that’s high praise.

Priced in the United States from approximately $222,000 before options, the twin-turbo V8 grand tourer with a high-tech cockpit serves as a temporary replacement for the GTC4Lusso T and GTC4Lusso. The actual successor to the four-seat shooting brakes will be the Purosangue utility vehicle.

As with every other Prancing Horse from the modern era, the Roma features a plaque that lists the exterior and interior colors and the optional extras. This particular example, namely serial number 261238, is rocking Grigio Titanio paintwork over Nero for the cabin, Scuderia Ferrari shields, full-electric seats, sport tailpipes, HomeLink, and a high-fidelity audio system.

The 3.9-liter engine, which is very similar to what the Italian automaker is using in the Portofino M for the 2021 model year, develops 612 horsepower and 561 pound-feet (761 Nm) of torque between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm. Tipping the scales at 1,570 kilograms or 3,461 pounds, the Roma shoots to 60 miles per hour (96 kph) in 3.4 seconds. Keep your foot planted to the accelerator, and the speedometer will go as high as 199 mph (320 kph).

Side-slip control, Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, a five-position Manettino dial on the steering wheel, an electronic rear differential, F1-Trac traction control, and many more are worthy of your attention, along with safety nannies such as Autonomous Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Detection. Oh, and by the way, each Roma is backed up by a seven-year maintenance program.

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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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