The Ferrari model that took its name from the Italian capital city was the Ferrari Roma.
Ferrari named the Roma after Rome, Italy’s capital, linking the car to the city’s postwar elegance and the “dolce vita” cultural image associated with the 1950s and 1960s. Ferrari introduced the coupé online on 13 November 2019 and presented it publicly in Rome the following day.
The Roma is a front-mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 grand tourer based on the Portofino. It uses a twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Its restrained styling drew inspiration from classic Ferrari grand tourers such as the 250 GT Lusso and 250 GT 2+2.
The alternatives are named for different ideas or places: Monza SP2 references the famous Italian circuit, Modena refers to Ferrari’s home province and city, and Portofino takes its name from the Ligurian coastal village. The Roma Spider convertible followed in 2023, extending the name into an open-top model.