A Familiar Ferrari Upgrade
Ferrari doesn’t exactly lack excitement, but for those who want something even sharper, there’s usually an upgrade. That’s where the Assetto Fiorano package comes in. It’s the track-focused option, which means lighter parts, stiffer suspension, and hardware built for serious lap work, taking cues straight from Ferrari’s own Fiorano test track.
That familiar formula won’t apply to the new Ferrari Amalfi. While the Roma’s successor is quicker and more technically advanced, Ferrari has confirmed there will be no more extreme, track-ready variant. According to the company, the Amalfi’s role in the lineup simply doesn’t suit the Assetto Fiorano treatment.
The Amalfi Isn’t Meant for Hardcore Duties
At the Amalfi’s launch in Australia, Ferrari made it clear that there’s no Fiorano-style package coming. When asked, the answer was a straight no. According to Amalfi product marketing manager Mattia Meggiorin, this segment is all about balance.
“Usually, for this positioning of cars, we do not develop a Fiorano pack,” Meggiorin told Drive. He added that the Amalfi is designed to be “a very sporty car on one side,” while still being approachable enough for new Ferrari customers. The goal, he said, is a car that can be driven easily and confidently at lower speeds, not something built “on purpose” for race track use.
That doesn’t mean the Amalfi is soft. Its twin-turbo V8 now puts out around 631 horsepower, good for a claimed 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, and it revs higher than the Roma. Ferrari also gave it the same ECU as the 296, the latest Side Slip Control 6.1, and new magnetorheological dampers that react faster thanks to updated hardware and software.
Where Assetto Fiorano Still Lives
If you want something more aggressive, you’ll have to look elsewhere, away from the Amalfi. The SF90 Assetto Fiorano is still Ferrari’s wildest road-going hybrid, dropping weight with carbon fiber and running suspension tuned for the track. It’s loud, sharp, and built for drivers who put performance first.
Meanwhile, the 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano takes a similar approach, just in a smaller, mid-engine package. Lightweight parts, stiffer suspension, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires make the already quick 296 feel much closer to a true track car.
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Jacob Oliva
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