Behind the Wheel of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, Your Entry Into an Exclusive World
Another nod to the past is the return of the start button on the steering wheel, which fires up a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 640 HP at 7,500 rpm and 561 lb-ft of torque between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm, with power delivery extending all the way to the 7,600 rpm redline. Its twin turbochargers spin at up to 171,000 rpm -- yes, that is not a typo -- thanks to an independent management system for each cylinder bank. To the delight of purists, there is no hybrid system whatsoever, something that is becoming increasingly rare. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The large carbon-fiber paddle shifters mounted on the steering column feel solid, firm and almost metallic, yet a simple movement of your little finger is enough to change gear. The result is a combination of solidity and lightness that neatly sums up the philosophy of the car.
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Behind the Wheel of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, Your Entry Into an Exclusive World
