Performance Review: Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Roma Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Ferrari Roma has a 3855cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Roma shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Roma's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1556 kgs (3430 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Roma shares the same bhp with the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (603 bhp)

In terms of power the 3855cc 32V V8 engine produces 611 bhp (455 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (603 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 561 lb-ft (760.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Roma you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport (417.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Roma.

The Ferrari Roma has a Power to weight ratio of 392.6 bhp per ton and 360.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Roma competing with the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport (417.4 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 (417.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari Roma generating around 360.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 BAC Mono 280bhp (383.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (3.30 secs). This Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Roma and the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV RS

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Roma on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.29 secs @ 121.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV RS (11.23 secs), the 2019 Audi Q3 RS Sportback 2.5 Turbo (11.23 secs), and the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (11.25 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Roma equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

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