FORZA FERRARI! Ferrari stands as an enduring symbol of Italian passion, precision and performance. With each new release, the Maranello marque pushes the boundaries of engineering and design, captivating enthusiasts and aficionados alike. During a recent trip to Dubai, Kristian Harrison experienced two of Ferrari’s latest creations first-hand: the new Roma Spider and Purosangue, courtesy of Euro Motors Ferrari Bahrain. Revving up two of Ferrari’s latest marvels, the Roma Spider and Purosangue, felt like stepping into the motoring version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Everywhere I looked, I was captivated by a sound, a design quirk or a luxury flourish that made me feel like I had won the golden ticket to petrolfuelled paradise. First up was the Roma Spider, a convertible wonder that marries elegance with exhilaration. Slipping into the driver’s seat, I was greeted by a cockpit that oozed sophistication, like a swanky Italian lounge on wheels. I was immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication. The cabin exudes craftsmanship, with sumptuous leather upholstery (the terracotta in my model was a fine touch!), carbon fibre accents and intuitive technology at every touchpoint. The drivercentric cockpit places all controls within easy reach, emphasising the Roma Spider’s focus on the art of driving. In fact, the centre console is reserved for little more than climate control, navigation and audio, with almost all buttons and toggles consigned to the wheel. That includes the ignition, which is a touch button to spur the Roma Spider into life with a purr that quickly escalates into a symphony of roaring cylinders. Thereafter, the thrill of 612 horsepower at my command was like being handed the keys to a rocket disguised as a sports car. Zooming through twisty roads and long highways alike, the Roma Spider danced with the agility of a ballerina, gracefully pirouetting through every corner. Its chassis is finely tuned, delivering precise handling and exceptional agility through every twist and turn, leaving me with the sense of conducting an orchestra of rubber and asphalt. But don’t be fooled by its elegance; the Roma Spider is a party animal at heart. Switching into Sport mode unleashed its inner beast, transforming the serene cruiser into a firebreathing dragon. motoring Bahrainthismonth.com 50 April 2024
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