CloseSep 19, 2020 6:04:47 PM
Former Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson analyzes the Ferrari Roma design. His comments on the grille are spot on and the change he proposes really pops.
Sep 19, 2020 6:24:21 PM
CGX car nut:Former Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson analyzes the Ferrari Roma design. His comments on the grille are spot on and the change he proposes really pops.
Interesting video and I think the same, some of the changes he purposes like the by the black front grill and round rear tail lights would improve the looks.
⇒ Carlos - Porsche 991 Carrera GTS
Sep 19, 2020 8:46:30 PM
I test drove a Roma this morning. It's the first time I had seen the car in the metal and as others have said photographs don't do the design justice. The stance and proportions are perfect IMHO and it looks great on the road. You won't mistake it front or rear for anything else if following one or being chased down by one.
I tried a couple of modes on the manetino - Comfort and Sport - and tried both of those in auto and manual with the suspension set for bumpy roads. Ferrari have simplified the control for this as you now only have to press down on the mantino for the softer suspension setting instead of it being on a separate button. The ride comfort over badly surfaced minor roads around the Silverstone circuit was extremely good and the car was very settled with good control of the primary and secondary ride. Mid corner ruts or ridges didn't unsettle it at all. The seats are very comfortable and it feels like it would be very easy to do long stints behind the wheel. I didn't find any issue with the kickdown so perhaps the car Grant tried had a glitch. The cabin noise levels are surprisingly low and it is easy to have a conversation with a passenger. Compared to a modern 911 that suffers from excessive tyre roar from the rear axle, the Roma is calm and relaxed until you unleash that engine and dip into the higher reaches of the rev range when it changes character and becomes the vocal delight you'd hope.
The steering wheel mounted hapic controls were easy to use and the large display ahead ofthe driver is very impressive and can be customised to show the info you want. The other controls on the sterring wheel are also easy to operate and the turn signals can now be operated by pushing them front the front or pressing them from the rear. The shift paddles have also been modified so that you only have to pull them very slightly to change up or down and have a very positive action. The build quality on these early examples appeared to be very good. The trunk is a good size with a low loading sill and if combined with the folding seat back option should make the car able to take a decent amount of luggage.
My over riding impression is that this is a Ferrari that really can be used as a daily with little compromise and will appeal to a far wider audience. It is some years now since I had a California and I haven't tried the Cali T or Potofino but I suspect this car is simply in a different league to them in terms of the GT like driving experience it offers. My order is going in on Monday.
Sep 19, 2020 8:56:02 PM
Sep 19, 2020 9:29:19 PM
Sep 19, 2020 10:27:36 PM
The blue car at the event was Tour de France I believe. From the colours I saw today I think the lighter metallic paint options are the way to go on this car if you want to highlight the design. It manages to combine a retro inspired look with very modern elements - front and rear lights, lower body aero, front grille etc. I thought some of the solid historic colours might work but now having seen the car in person I’m not so sure. Those colours suit the older models because of all the chrome and stainless brightwork they had. Without that visual contrast they may not work so well on the Roma. If going Pozzi I’d probably suggest the forged diamond finish wheels would look best with that colour (wheels on Argento car in my first two photo’s) and it would need a lighter colour on the interior.
Isuk,
My Favourite build is Ingrid w Cuoio. Silverstone is too dark on the config and likely in real life. Argento is lovely, my favourite Stradale was Nurburgring... So one or the other......
I don't suppose they had Ingrid there?
When I config in Ingrid, I notice the lines of the side are reminiscent of my Ingrid 612.....
Sep 20, 2020 3:58:15 AM
In black, it does look menacing 
Any idea when this is supposed to be available at dealer? I will go and have a look. I am intrigued by this car. lighter colors make this front grill weird. it is probably the picture.
GT Lover, Porsche fan
991.2 GT3 manual
Cayenne GTS 2014
Sep 20, 2020 4:50:52 AM
Here is a Grigio Silverstone car in the foreground. You can also see an Argento car behind it without the shields. I think Grigio Silverstone would look better on the Diamond finish forged wheels on the Argento car. The silver wheels look too stark against the darker colours on this car to my eyes and make the wheels look too "heavy" from a visual volume perspective. The dark inner surfaces of the Diamond finish wheel reduce the visual bulk of the wheels and make the car look more squat and purposeful.
I had shared concerns over the grille and general design before I saw a car in person. I can see why people have regarded it as looking like an Aston or Jaguar F type from 2D photo's but once you see it in the metal it is very recognisable as a Ferrari due to the surface volumes, nose and tail treatments and some of the subtle side sculpting. The grille really works in person and combined with the headlight treatment gives the low, shark like nose a unique modern take on a classic design. I wasn'tsure about the shields on the front wings but now having seen the car I personally think it looks good with them. The sides are very curvaceous with no sharp crease lines at all and the shields actually help to emphasise this aspect rather than detract from it. It looks good either way so it's all down to personal taste.
watt:Isuk,
My Favourite build is Ingrid w Cuoio. Silverstone is too dark on the config and likely in real life. Argento is lovely, my favourite Stradale was Nurburgring... So one or the other......
I don't suppose they had Ingrid there?
When I config in Ingrid, I notice the lines of the side are reminiscent of my Ingrid 612.....
watt,
They didn't have a Griigio Ingrid example I'm afraid. The colours on display were -
Argento Nurburgring, Grigio Alloy, Grigio Titanio, Grigio Silverstone, Nero Daytona and Blu Tour de France.
Cuoio isn't often spec'ed in the UK. I've kept a watch on my 09 Bianco Avus/Cuoio California over the years and every time it has come onto the market it sells very quickly. The current owner even got in touch with me via another forum to thank me for spec'ing it like that 
Congrats Ian! Excellent write-up. It is also good to hear you are coming back to modern Ferraris, the last one was the 458 Spider in a rosso color with an orange hue (Rosso Dino?), if I am not mistaken . I personally find the car in the color Blue Roma with cream interior making the round in the US stunning.
Good memory My last new Ferrari was indeed the Rosso Dino 458 Spider. I haven't really liked anything they have brought out since that mode so I switched back to Lamborghini. The Roma is the first new design that has drawn me back. I've already spoken to my dealer about getting a spider version if the rumours that model will be revealed towards the end of next year turn out to be true. If Ferrari make it a 2 seat roadster with a soft top it should be a great addition to their line up.
The Silverstone event was run by FNE or the factory as all the staff and test drivers were Italians. The UK dealers had representatives there and supplied their F8 demo cars for customer drives of that model. Ferrari had other models there such as the SF 90 and there were a couple of 812 GTS present, one of which was from Lovetts with their personal registration on it. I'm 6'1" and fortunately had no legroom issues..... in the left hand drrive car at least. Hopefully the transition to right hand drive won't cause any great compromise in that regard.
Here's the dealer's config, which shows sunlight, in Silverstone - better than I expected
Here's Argento and Ingrid. Ingrid shows the shape best but of course difficult to sell, always an issue for Sun
Roma Configurator - Grigio Ingrid - Cuoio - Gold Calipers.pdf
Roma Configurator - Argento Nurburgring - Cuoio.pdf
What's the verdict from you guys? Thanks
watt:Here's Argento and Ingrid. Ingrid shows the shape best but of course difficult to sell, always an issue for Sun
Roma Configurator - Grigio Ingrid - Cuoio - Gold Calipers.pdf
Roma Configurator - Argento Nurburgring - Cuoio.pdf
What's the verdict from you guys? Thanks
Argento is the way to go.
watt:Here's Argento and Ingrid. Ingrid shows the shape best but of course difficult to sell, always an issue for Sun
Roma Configurator - Grigio Ingrid - Cuoio - Gold Calipers.pdf
Roma Configurator - Argento Nurburgring - Cuoio.pdf
What's the verdict from you guys? Thanks
Never go for a beige colored car (Ingrid) - unless you want to own a taxi or signal that you are above 80 years old 
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