The Roma brought a wave of first-time buyers to Ferrari, which makes history and care the deciding factors on the used market. What to verify on coupe and Spider alike.
The Ferrari Roma was designed to bring new people into the brand — an estimated 70 percent of its buyers were new to Ferrari[1] — and that origin story matters if you are shopping for one now. Many Romas were bought as first Ferraris, which makes the quality of each car’s early care the single most variable thing about the model. Your job as a buyer is to find the ones that were looked after like the grand tourers they are.
The essentials
Produced from 2019 to 2024, the Roma is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 built around a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 612 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.[1] Ferrari quotes 0–62 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed above 199 mph.[1] The base car listed at $218,670 in 2020,[1] a useful anchor when judging today’s asking prices. Body styles are the coupe and, from 2023, the Roma Spider — Ferrari’s first front-engine soft-top since 1969 — later joined by the limited Roma Spider Oro.[1]
How to vet one
- History file. Complete, dealer-stamped service records are non-negotiable on a modern Ferrari. Walk away from gaps.
- Specialist PPI. Have a Ferrari specialist inspect the car, with attention to the twin-turbo V8 and the dual-clutch gearbox.[1]
- Spider checks. On the soft-top,[1] operate the roof repeatedly and inspect for wear and water intrusion.
- Interior electronics. Confirm every screen and interface works as intended during the test drive.
- Specification. Color and options meaningfully affect desirability; compare the build sheet to what the market rewards.
Which Roma to buy
The coupe is the design statement — its styling deliberately nods to classic grand tourers like the 250 GT Lusso[1] — while the Spider adds the open-air dimension that returned to Ferrari’s front-engine line after more than five decades.[1] Neither is the wrong answer; condition and history should decide.
Study the full record on the Ferrari Roma database page, then see the Romas available in live inventory and judge each against the standard above.
Sources
- Wikipedia, “Ferrari Roma”, wikipedia.org. Tier 2
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