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Exceeding expectations

Price: R4 972 000 Engine: 3,9-litre, V8, twinturbo-petrol Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch Power: 456 kW @ 5 750-7 500 r/min Torque: 760 N.m @ 3 000-5 750 r/min 0-100 km/h: 3,4 seconds* Top speed: 320 km/h* Fuel consumption: 11,2 L/100 km* CO2 : 255 g/km Rivals: Aston Martin DB11; Bentley Continental GT; McLaren GT

+ great design; manageable power

- lack of haptic feedback on touchscreens; low-speed gearbox judder

The reveal of a new Ferrari is traditionally a big moment but, when the Maranello automaker unveiled the Roma in 2019, the response was somewhat blasé. Is it simply a reaction to the Aston Martin DB11? Is it just a tin-top coupé version of the Portofino?

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