Ferrari Portofino

Overview

Ferrari Portofino Ferrari Portofino M

manufacturer	Ferrari
designer	Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni
production	2017–2023
assembly	Italy: Maranello
class	Grand tourer (S)
related	Ferrari Roma
body style	2-door, 2+2 retractable hardtop convertible
engine	3.9 L F154 BE twin-turbo V8
transmission	7-speed Magna 7DCL750 dual-clutch (Portofino) 8-speed Magna 8DCL900 dual-clutch (Portofino M)
layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
wheelbase	2670 mm
length	4586 mm
width	1938 mm
height	1318 mm
weight	1664 kg (with fluids)
sp	uk
predecessor	Ferrari California T
successor	Ferrari Roma
powerout	600 PS (Portofino) 620 PS (Portofino M)

The Ferrari Portofino (Type F164) is a grand touring sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Ferrari. It is a two-door 2+2 hard top convertible, with a 3.9 L twin-turbo V8 gasoline engine and a 0–60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. [1][2] The car is named after the village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera and succeeds the company's previous V8 grand tourer, the California T. The car was unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.[3]

The 2020 Ferrari Roma coupe is based on the Portofino. A convertible version of the Roma was unveiled in 2023 to replace the Portofino.

Launch

Specifications

Chassis and body

The chassis of the Portofino is made of 12 different aluminium alloys with much of its components now being integrated. The A-pillar of its predecessor consisted of 21 separate components but it is now a single piece in the Portofino. Hollow castings allow for increased structural rigidity, increasing it by 35% over its predecessor, the Ferrari California T.

Weight

Weight saving has been kept in focus while the development of the Portofino was carried out. Ferrari engineers managed to shave weight from the powertrain, dashboard structure, air-conditioning and heating and electronic systems of the car resulting in a weight of 1664 kg, making the car 80 kg lighter than its predecessor.

Engine, transmission and performance

The engine, a 3855 cc Ferrari F154BE twin-turbocharged V8, is the same as in the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T, but yields a slightly de-tuned power output of 600 PS at 7,500 rpm and 760 Nm of torque at 3,000 to 5,250 rpm. Changes to the engine include a 10% pressure increase in the combustion chamber, revised connecting rods and pistons and a single cast exhaust manifold. The car retains the 7-speed dual clutch transmission from its predecessor but features a new software to allow for faster gear shifts. The exhaust system has been tweaked to give the car a proper sound note while maintaining its grand touring nature, featuring an adjustable electric bypass valve that monitors the engine's sound according to driving conditions. The Portofino can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10.8 seconds and can attain a top speed of 320 km/h.[4]

Suspension and steering

The Portofino features optional magnetorheological dampers, a carryover from the California, with an improved software to maintain good ride quality even though having a stiffer suspension system than the California. Like the company's V12 grand tourer 812 Superfast, the Portofino features an electrically assisted power steering. Both the suspension system and steering become increasingly responsive when the car is in sports mode.

Interior

The interior of the Portofino was developed after taking input from various clients. The rear seats have increased legroom (by 5 centimeters) and the infotainment system is more advanced and easier to use, featuring a 10.2-inch display screen in the centre console with optional Apple CarPlay functionality, as in its predecessor. The air conditioning system has been refined as well and is now 25% faster and 50% quieter than the California's.

Ferrari Portofino

Launch

Specifications

Chassis and body

Weight

Engine, transmission and performance

Suspension and steering

Interior

Ferrari Portofino M

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