This is the Ferrari Portofino? ??M, an evolved version of the Italian supercar brand's folding hardtop GT, designed to provide wider performance and handling features, as well as a smoother low-speed driving experience.
The M in the new car's name stands for Modificata, which Ferrari describes as "a naming method for cars that have evolved to improve performance." The same is certainly true of the Portofino M, which gets a revised twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox instead of the old seven-speed unit.
The 3.9-liter engine can output 612 horsepower (450 kilowatts) at 7500 rpm, which is 12 more horsepower than the original Portofino, but the torque is still 760Nm. Thanks to the increased power and smoother gearbox, the Portofino's acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour should be shortened by about a tenth of a second, with a 0-124 mph (200 kilometers per hour) figure of 9.8 seconds and a top speed of over 199 mph (320 km/h).
The new dual-clutch gearbox is probably one of the biggest bonuses in daily driving; closely related to the SF90 Stradale gearbox, it is the first eight-speed setup to be fitted to an open-top Ferrari. Its first seven gear ratios are all shorter than those of the old transmission, allowing for stronger acceleration, while an overdrive eighth should help with refinement when cruising.
In addition, the new gearbox is 20% smaller than the old device, and the gearbox can be placed lower in the car, which helps to improve the center of gravity.
Portofino M also has an additional mode on its steering wheel-mounted Manettino controller, thanks to the addition of Race. This setup uses Ferrari's Dynamic Enhancer previously seen on the 488? Pista, which uses brake modulation to improve the car's extreme handling, eliminating the need for you to constantly correct sliding at the wheel.
The Portofino M's styling is a mild evolution of the previous model - as is usually the case for mid-cycle facelift models. There are sportier and more aggressive bumpers at the front and rear, while the overall shape of the front is also slightly different. Inside, Ferrari has added a few more options to an already extensive list; heated seats are now available, making open-air driving more feasible in colder climates like the UK.
Portofino?M is now available for order, with first deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2021.
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