Goodbye Portofino M, hello Ferrari Roma Spider. Here’s how much the Maranello-based firm’s new “entry-level” convertible will cost you in South Africa…

The new Ferrari Roma Spider is heading to South Africa to effectively replace the Portofino M as the entry point to open-top Prancing Horse ownership. And we have local pricing for the V8-powered newcomer.

As a reminder, the new Roma Spider features a fabric soft-top design (as opposed to the retractable hard-top arrangement used by the Portofino M and the California T before it) able to deploy in 13.5 seconds and at speeds up to 60 kph.

So, how much will the Roma Spider cost you in South Africa? Well, thanks to our friends over at duoporta.com, we know the new convertible model will be priced from R6300000. Naturally, a wide range of options will be on offer locally, from special soft-top fabrics and carbon-fibre exterior components to various alloy-wheel designs, tailpipe finishes and seat designs.

The Roma Spider’s roof system deploys in deploy in 13.5 seconds, according to Ferrari.

Ferrari says rejigging the Roma coupé’s fastback roofline to create the new convertible meant modifying the rear screen to incorporate it into the soft-top so that it could fold below the tonneau cover when open. When the soft-top is lowered, an active spoiler connects with the rear bench and head rests.

Meanwhile, a new patented wind deflector is integrated into the rear bench’s backrest and can be opened at speeds up to 170 kph. The Maranello-based automaker says the roof, when stowed, occupies a height of “just 220 mm”, which “ensures a roomy boot” (claimed as a “class-leading” 255 litres, with the top up).

As is the case with the coupé version, power comes from Ferrari’s twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8 engine, which is sited up front, spins to 7 500 r/min and delivers 456 kW and 760 Nm to the rear axle through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission “derived” from that used by the SF90 Stradale.

According to the Italian firm, the Roma Spider will complete the 0-100 kph sprint in 3.4 seconds (yes, matching its coupé sibling’s time), before reaching 200 kph at the 9.7-second mark. Top speed is listed as being in excess of 320 kph. For the record, the Roma Spider’s dry weight is 1556 kg (with certain “optional lightweight content” boxes ticked, that is), which makes it 84 kg heavier than the coupé.

How much does the Ferrari Roma Spider cost in South Africa?

Ferrari Roma Spider – R6300 000

The Roma Spider ships with a 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 7-year/unlimited kilometre maintenance plan.

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