This article, originally published November 13th, 2019, has been updated with new information on the Roma from Ferrari.

Great news everyone: Ferrari has a new car. It's called the Roma, and it was revealed in November in the city of the same name during a private client event. It's a front-engined coupe packing the latest version of the company's twin-turbo V-8, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and some stunning looks.

According to Ferrari, the Roma is a "contemporary representation of the carefree, pleasurable way of life that characterized Rome in the Fifties and Sixties." Compared to the Portofino, 70 percent of the components are totally new. From the looks of it, it's more grand-touring car than outright track machine. Still, the stats are impressive.

The 3.8-liter engine is rated at 612 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque thanks to new cam profiles and a new speed sensor. That's over 20 more horsepower than the company's entry-level Portofino convertible, and just 50 less than the outgoing 488 GTB. It sends power to the rear wheels via a new eight-speed dual-clutch, first introduced on the company's SF90 Stradale hybrid. The unit uses longer ratios here, and includes a traditional reverse gear, which the SF90 doesn't need because it uses an electric motor to move backwards.

Ferrari claims a 0-62 mph time of 3.4 seconds, a 0-124 mph time of 9.3 seconds, and a top speed of 198 mph. Dry weight comes in at a claimed 3245 pounds.

Ferrari's corporate interior styling has been completely redone for the Roma. There's a digital gauge cluster, a vertical touchscreen in the center for things like climate control and the radio, and a second screen mounted on the passenger side of the dash. The company says it went for a more symmetrical design to incorporate the passenger into the experience more. The steering wheel is still covered in an array of buttons, including the company's signature Manettino drive mode selector knob.

The company describes the Roma as a "2+" coupe, though it wasn't clear at the time of the car's release whether that meant it had back seats or not. We reached out to Ferrari to confirm what that meant, and a spokesperson confirmed the car will in fact have a set of two small rear seats.

Ferrari hasn't specified pricing for the Roma, so it's not exactly clear where it'll fall in the lineup. We suspect it should be somewhere close to the Portofino, considering its size and power output. We can't wait to drive it.

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