I met Ferrari Roma ~

Ferrari Roma Private View: Ferrari Roma Private View

Just the other day, I wrote on my blog that I should refrain from going out unnecessarily, but this time I went out with only one thing, "It is not always necessary for my life."

That is Ferrari Roma Private View.

In other words, the unveiling of Ferrari's new car "Ferrari Roma".

This Rome,I've been quite fascinated since it was announcedSince it was a car that I was really seriously considering purchasing, it was still expensive, so I wanted to see the actual car as soon as possible.

And Cornes, who held this private view, took measures against corona when holding the Rome unveiling.

• Complete reservation system (up to 5 groups of small groups only)
• Up to 1 companion
• Body temperature check required when entering the store
• Must wear a mask
• Alcohol disinfection

We made the rule firmly, and we also had the flow of "going only the round trip from the parking lot at home to the front of Cornes by car", so I will take this opportunity only now. rice field.

Now, let's take a look at Ferrari Roma (with permission to blog up).

Visit to CORNES Shiba after a long absence

I haven't been able to visit the Ferrari dealer CORNES Shiba for quite a long time, so I was happy to see the Ferrari salesperson for the first time in a while ^^.

First of all, I did various things to prevent corona as mentioned above, and then I entered the store.

Of all the Ferraris who welcomed us in the showroom this time, the one that caught the eye most was Portofino.

The color is matte.

A color called Baby Blue Opaco with matte paint. It's rare, isn't it? ??

In addition, four Ferraris, including the still wonderful 488 Spider, were exhibited on the first floor of the showroom.

However, the purpose of this time is waiting on the 2nd floor of the showroom ... Yes, only one Ferrari.

It's Rome.

Go to the 2nd floor of the showroom to meet Rome.

Normally, there are several Ferraris on display on the 2nd floor of the showroom, but on this day, it's more like a showroom than a showroom. However, it was a space like a lobby somewhere.

If you've been to the 2nd floor of Cornes Shiba, you might think "What? Is this the 2nd floor?" Even if you look at this photo ^^

Each table features GQ Japan's Roma feature and beautiful roses.

Explanation of Rome by professional driver Tomonobu Fujii

A monitor is set on the front, and here is a greeting from Cornes and after thatProfessional driver Tomonobu FujiiHowever, he gave me a presentation about Rome.

Mr. Fujii was a very refreshing and wonderful person who came to explain in an easy-to-understand manner even after the presentation and when I was looking at the car.

It is said that he will also participate in this season's Super GT, ah,The number of people who want to support will increase steadily^^

Ferrari Roma Unveil

Now, I would like to write about what you explained while watching the Ferrari Roma that was actually unveiled.

Ferrari Roma was covered with such a bright red Ferrari cloth, waiting for the time to be unveiled.

Oh, I feel like I already have an aura in this state ...

Then finally.

Ferrari Roma is here! !! First announcement ~.

Wow! !! !!

came out!

Ferrari Roma that appeared in front of me.

At that time, the word that came out of my mouth came from the word "cool !!".

What's this coolness? ?? ?? When.

Originally, when Rome was first announced and I saw it in the image, it was a model that I thought "It is Ferrari but it does not look like Ferrari, but I really like it", so I saw the actual car and that It feels like I've completely shook my feelings of "I really like it" to MAX (laughs).

Until now, there have been times when other cars (manufacturers) said, "I was fascinated when it was announced, but when I looked at the actual car, it was a little different from the image", but this time it is different. I did.

The moment I met him, he said, "Oh, I'm glad I met Rome," and I still feel that I'm so cool that I feel destined.

No, instead of changing, it really feels like, "Oh, bad, I think I'm going to fall in love with Ferrari Roma." picture? Is it okay to fall? ??

No, I dare to restrain myself here and keep it from falling, probably in me, "No, this is not a betrayal to Porsche love! I am in love with Porsche 911 I wonder if it's because I'm in conflict with "!" What an excuse (laughs).

Oh, but no. I feel myself falling ...

La Nuova Dolce Vita

The concept of Ferrari Roma is "La Nuova Dolce Vita".

It seems to be a "new sweet life" in Italian. If you really see this sexy and wonderful Rome in front of you, the delusion that "Oh, this may start a sweet life with Rome" begins.

Ferrari Roma: Performance

• V8 turbo with output 620cv
• New 8-speed dual clutch gearbox
• 5-position Manettino (Wet, Comfort, Sport, Race, ESC Off)
• New chassis with renewed elements of 70% and above
• Best-in-class power-to-weight ratio: 2.37kg / cv
• ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) option available

The design features a long streamlined bonnet with a very long front part.

Anyway, one of the features is that the position of the front bonnet is low, which seems to give a large downforce from the front.

Also, the sharp nose that seems to have been carved from this one metal creates beauty.

For me, this front lip part was an option for carbon parts, but apart from that carbon part, only the front part of the front is a part of the same color as the body color, this design I liked the commitment of.

The front lip can be made into one big part, but it is made so that it can be separated from the body color only here.

It's too nice. I love this kind of place.

The eyes (headlights) are also beautiful.

This is Rome with and without blinkers ↓

Isn't it really beautiful? The shape of this front part and the light.

Ferrari new color: blue roma

The color of this Ferrari that was unveiled this time is said to be a new color called "Blue Roma".

It seems that the color was made in the image of the nightlife of the Italian city of Rome, and when you look at the actual car, you get the impression that it is slightly bluish gray.

In Rome, which is luxurious and chic with such a calm color, the side emblem that is usually attached to Ferrari is also "dare not attached". * Can be attached as an option.

The sides are also beautiful.

I really like this shape, maybe this side skirt. I loveNiceness common to the side of Porsche 911 GT3 (late 991)There is, and I feel sexy in such a place.

I'm sorry, that's exactly what the Porsche 911 GT3 and Ferrari Roma are completely different from, but it's just "my strange feeling" that is my selfish "my favorite commonality". ^^

Oh, nice ...

Rome is designed with the concept of sporty and elegant as an inspiration.

Oh, speaking of the side, one of the things that surprised me was this door handle.

Very small. It is not a pop-up type, but a form of pushing it inward to make a gap and pulling it. ↓

Active Aerodynamics / Rear Spoiler

The rear has a beautiful wraparound shape and a rounded design.

It is said that this beautiful design was created by reducing the volume.

The rear spoiler seems to start automatically when driving at high speed.

The rear wing rises at 100km, and the rising angle is 13.5 degrees.

According to Mr. Fujii, a race driver who explained Ferrari Roma this time, the rear spoiler of the GT car that I usually use in the race stands at an angle of about 10 degrees, so in fact this Rome is the GT race. By having a rear spoiler that is more inclined than the car, it seems that it is possible to obtain tremendous downforce.

Immediately after this Ferrari Roma was announced, it was said in the media that it was like Aston Martin, but from my point of view, the shape of this rear is a bit like Porsche.

So I wonder if it will be more fascinating ^^?

Muffler part.

Ferrari Roma. After all, the performance of 620cv is very amazing for the weight of this car (dry weight: 1,472kg).

Lower part of the rear.

Since the diffuser does not come out low, it seems that you do not have to worry too much about "may rub!" ^ ^

Ferrari Roma: Trunk

Next, I looked at the trunk. Did it look surprisingly small? ??

However, it doesn't seem to be a problem when used normally, and it was also possible to make a trunk through from the back seat, so it is convenient at some time.

Oh, I like this rear even more, even though the front and sides are great.

Even so, I like everything ^^

It seems that this is the most popular wheel, and this time the caliper was also put together in silver to match the chic body color.

Ferrari Roma's design architecture is a rear-wheel drive mid-front V8 engine with a 2+ seat coupe.

* Since the space for the rear seats is limited, it is expressed as "2+" instead of "2 + 2".

The engine is located "close to the center of the car", which is quite in front of the driver's seat.

He opened the front and showed me, but even if I try this, I can see that "Wow, the engine is really in the middle!".

By placing the engine near the position of the driver's cockpit, it is possible to demonstrate Ferrari-like exercise performance.

I thought it was amazing that there was such a large space in front of the engine (although it was not just an empty space).

Ferrari Roma engine sound (start)

Ferrari Roma engine start front view

I'm sorry that the image quality is poor because I just took a quick shot with my smartphone.

Is the original bass transmitted to some extent if you listen to it with earphones or speakers instead of a smartphone? I think.

Ferrari Roma engine start rear view

New human-machine interface

The cockpit design for the driver and passenger seats is an evolution of the dual cockpit concept, designed to create separate spaces for the driver and passenger sides.

Since the driver's seat and the passenger seat are designed to be enclosed independently, it seems that you can enjoy the goodness of Rome in a 50/50 relationship when you are in the car. ..

When I actually sat in the passenger seat, I thought, "It feels like I'm sitting in an attraction seat."

In other words, it's a two-seater vehicle, but it's a feeling that you and your neighbor can enjoy the same attractions independently.

You can see that there is a person next to you, just like being wrapped in a cocoon called "cocoon effect", but you can feel reassured that your personal space is also secured.

The gear selector is said to be inspired by past models.

What you can see from the driver's seat

• 16-inch curved instrument cluster
• 8.4 inch center display
• New steering wheel and shift gate

The switch of Manettino (operation mode switching) was also shining.

It seems that it is made to completely eliminate things that distract the driver's attention from driving, and touch the buttons and screens, etc., even while driving, almost without distracting the line of sight from the driving road. It is said that you can see it.

Actually, the moment I heard in the first explanation before Rome was unveiled that "the front is designed to be quite long", I was not good at driving a car with a long front, so "Oh, to me I couldn't drive in Rome. "

Of the cars I have at home, the BMW 650i and the Ferrari California T have a long way to go and I haven't been able to drive them.

However, this time in Rome, "Although the front is long, there are bulges on the left and right of the front, so it is easy to see the left and right parting, so it's okay", so let me sit in the driver's seat and confirm.

It is said that the driving position is quite close to the rear wheels, but when I sat down, I did not feel that the front was extremely long!

This is the line of sight from the driver's seat ↓

Since there are bulges on the left and right, it is the same as when I first drove the Porsche 911, I felt like "It is OK if you align the road line in the middle of that bulge (headlight)" As a straightforward impression, "Oh, this is quite so."

Before,When I got on PortofinoLike the California T, he said, "I can't drive because I can't see the front at all anymore," but Rome has a low front. mosquito? I thought, "I think I can drive with this."

I'm happy again ^^

By the way, the seat has a heater and ventilation function that can be adjusted to 18 patterns.

This is the back seat. It seems that it is rarely used for the purpose of carrying people, but if there is a place where you can sit, it will be helpful because you can also carry children at some time.

Here is the state where the backrest of the front rear seat is opened and it is a trunk through. Of course, both seats are actually trunk-through. ↓

Oh yeah, when I got in the car and was about to get off, I didn't know where to open the door because there was no door handle. How rural ... (laughs).

Rather than pulling up and pulling up the door handle here in Rome, the door opened by pressing the small button inside the yellow circle here. Haha. I don't know that (excuse).

It also comes with 7 years of maintenance.

This Ferrari Roma is a genuine Ferrari boasting excellent specs, and even if you run a race track, its performance will not be able to be used by an amateur.

Even so, it's comfortable for everyday use, it's easy to handle in various situations, and you can go shopping everyday, so please use it that way as well.

Is it a Ferrari version of the Porsche 911, a car that can go from the circuit to the supermarket?

It was a really nice Ferrari Roma that I regret to say goodbye at the end.

glad to meet you.

I also got some souvenirs. Thank you ^^

A fairly large Roman design drawing, chocolate sweets served with a spoon, etc ... Oh, this is the concept of "sweet life".

I would like you to dream of a sweet life with Rome (← I'm already starting to delusion ...).

Mr. Cornes Shiba who visited after a long time.

It was a very meaningful time for me to have a dream. It's been a difficult time now, but I feel better.

After all, it was a day when I thought again that it would be better to have some positive goals, goals, and dreams, and to live while having fun thinking about them, in all things.

We would like to thank Mr. Cornes Shiba and Mr. Ferrari for letting us meet the wonderful Ferrari Roma by taking proper measures in such a difficult situation.

For me, it was a truly moving encounter that reminded me of the shock I had when I first met the Porsche 911 (late 991) that I loved.

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