2026 Ferrari Amalfi is a Twin-Turbo V8 with Real Buttons!

By Somnath Chatterjee - News

Published: 9 Jul 2025

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• Italian automobile marque Ferrari has announced the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi, a 2+ coupé with a front-mid-mounted turbo V8 engine.
• Capable of high-performance and everyday versatility, the upcoming vehicle is said to be the ‘evolution’ of the Grand Tourer concept.
• The 640 cv turbo V8 engine comes complete with track-derived technologies and the classic Ferrari sound.
• Interior features include a triple-display HMI, advanced onboard comfort, and a premium audio system.

Generally speaking, the announcement of a new Ferrari comes laden with new performance modules, power increases and technological advancements, but it appears the boffins at Maranello have had enough of the power wars. The Italian marque has just confirmed its long-awaited Roma replacement, and it’s a sleek, sharp little number that gets a similar petite power increase. The 2026 Ferrari Almalfi, for all its good looks, has only copped a mild 20bhp increase, but alas, there is good news.

After much deliberation and a furore from fans online, Ferrari has officially reintroduced physical buttons. That’s right, while Ferrari’s new racy GT V8 coupe maintains a sleek silhouette, the return of tactile physical buttons signals a renewed focus on tactile experience. In many ways, this is a little like Volkswagen reversing back to proper switchgear rather than the fiddly touch-sensitive buttons. Fret not though as there is still plenty more to talk about the Amalfi which is incidentally named after the famous holiday retreat in Italy.

2026 Ferrari Amalfi Design & Styling

According to Ferrari, the new Amalfi represents a new interpretation of the archetype of the 2+ coupé berlinetta. The front-mid-mounted V8 is a stellar throwback to the heyday of the combustion engine, and the visual approach follows suit. At first glance, it’s clear that Flavio Manzoni, chief design officer for the Ferrari Styling Centre and his team, have taken immense inspiration from the Roma, albeit with a few new features.

Compared to the curvy lines of the earlier model, the Amalfi introduces some added sharpness to the design, most notably on the front-end. The bonnet is seamless and the haunches are less pronounced now but the basic simplicity of the Roma has been preserved here too. Ferrari describes the exterior as a “sleek, monolithic speedform that gives the car a strong and dynamic identity”.

The front, devoid of a traditional grille, is distinguished by a “floating body-coloured wing” above a dark recessed band, discreetly integrating sensors and headlights. Of course, you can’t go past the launch colour, Verde Costiera, which is a stunning teal green hue inspired by the reflections of the sea along the Amalfi coast. How very Ferrari of them.

2026 Ferrari Amalfi Performance

Underneath the tighter lines, the Amalfi retains a true V8, sans any kind of electrification, with the 3.9-litre twin-turbo engine developing 631bhp. Hence, the 0-100 km/h time of 3.3 seconds is just 0.1 second quicker than the Roma, but to focus solely on that figure would be to entirely miss the point. The Amalfi is not so much a track car built to decimate lap times, despite its ample power, but rather a true evolution of the Grand Tourer concept.

A high-performance framework, built on the architecture of a versatile everyday driver, the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi is every bit the ultimate Ferrari indulgence. It even retains some staple elements that many would have thought long gone. Of course, the twin-turbo V8 architecture remains paramount, but the Italian marquee has also opted to stay true to the 8-speed dual-clutch.

Instead, the vast majority of changes were concentrated on making the engine more responsive, providing quicker acceleration through the gears. Look a little closer and you might even notice the new aero elements that help to feed more air to the turbochargers. It’s an inherently positive move, particularly when you consider the Amalfi’s positioning within the Ferrari portfolio.

While official pricing has yet to be confirmed, it’s likely that this new vehicle will slot in at the very end of the buying catalogue, serving as a unique entry point for many first-time Ferrari buyers. As a result, Ferrari has done an admirable job of broadening its horizons, creating a car that rests at the intersection of luxury performance and everyday usability.

2026 Ferrari Amalfi Interior

Inside, the cabin is less fussy, and the aforementioned return of the red starter button marks a welcome familiarity. Once in the driver’s seat, the new 10-25-inch touchscreen dominates the view and is flanked by a new centre console milled from a single block of aluminium. There is still a three-screen affair, including one for the passenger, but the cabin now has far more drama, despite still being practical.

Ferrari also explained that you can even spec ‘comfort seats’ with various adjustments, including a massage setting that will no doubt settle the nerves as you devour the winding, unkempt roads of the South of France (we assume). Buyers will also most likely tick the option for the front-axle lift feature, which is essential for a GT like this.

Launch Information

At present, Ferrari has not confirmed when the 2026 Amalfi will be making its way Down Under; however, you can expect to see the first models arrive sometime in Q3-4 next year. As is tradition, the first examples will trickle through the European market slightly earlier, whihc will give an indication of how much we can expect the 2026 Ferrari Amalfi price to be. While Ferrari continues to make high-performance hypercars and supercars, the Amalfi and the 12 Cilindri continue to form the backbone of its GT product range.

2026 Ferrari Amalfi – Technical Specifications

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