FIRST DRIVE: 612bhp Ferrari Roma Spider | Top Gear REVIEW

[@ahmaddoshan845]

Im not a convertible kind of guy, but this is sheer beauty.

[@krishnandudey7622]

It's the curves man the curves..

[@jamescosby2343]

I'm seventy two years old. Just my opinion, stay as far away from rag-tops as you can. Thank you.

[@Ric0806]

@@jamescosby2343 rag tops now are nothing like how you remember them from back then boomer. Materials are better...the mechanical design is better....they have sound proofing. Not the same product at all. Do more research Pops.

[@jamescosby2343]

@@Ric0806 : Thanks Ric. I live in DelMar/Solana Bch area here in California. I've lived through vinyl tops, t-tops, and yes convertible tops. In the eighties I own a black Ferrari Modial convertible. It was very cool to say the least. Fast and sexy. Bought it as a second owner from Performace Jaguar/San Diego. I do remember well how the rag top was a pain in the ass and the road noise was always there. Anyway, long trips to Tucson, AZ were just OK. It's like a boat, you love it when you buy it and love it when you sell it. Wised up and bought a Mercedes CLK coupe. Now, It's The Best Or Nothing." Still getting alot of snapper tho :) Best always.

[@howtoquitgambling7051]

The color isn t what I would choose that s for sure. In red, blue or black I m sure it s great.

[@JDT2309]

The cinematography in this video is truly understated. Awesome setting for this car

[@TopGear]

Note to self: shoot more videos in Italy

[@Simontrxly]

personally i always think its the wrong face presenting it RIP

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Cinematography is very good but what they need to improve to be able to compete with the original top gear is better writing I really miss those episodes that were it was written by a high level writer that also fully understands the car he's writing about, the soundtracks, cinematography and the locations were part of it, the Writing was the bones and foundation of those classic episodes on McLaren P1, LaFerrari, Porsche 918, etc.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@TopGear you feel me my dear nigga?

[@unsolicitedadvice2803]

What type of cinematography quality would you exactly expect from the BBC? The biggest national broadcast organisation on the planet with insane budgets and tv production experience since 1936? Top gear has won multiple awards, including an Emmy. The cinematography is significantly better than almost all YT vids. So why is it understated? It isn't; the cinematographic quality of this video is very obvious and not 'understated' in any way or form. Your comment makes zero sense

[@nicholasstocker8864]

I never find the Portifino ugly, but man this Roma Spider is magnificent to look at!

[@weallfollowmanutd]

Amazing what people view as magnificent. Many many cars in the 60s looked better than this. Most of the reasons for that, are crash protection and window lines. I feel this is a good looking car, but from some angles it looks pain awkward.

[@absolutium]

@@weallfollowmanutd I agree I want to love it but there is something wrong with the desinot sure what yet.

[@jacopoalberta2724]

For those wondering, the set of this video is the magnificent South-Western Sardinian coast. In particular, the beautiful roads rode by the Top Gear crew are located between Tuerredda/Chia beach and porto Buggerru. We were lucky enough to encounter the Ferraris and the crew during a car drive to the beach. If what you look for in a vacation are stunning beaches, wild Mediterranean scrub, amazing food, ancient traditions and sumptuous coast roads, make sure to plan your next vacation in South Sardinia. #visitsardinia

[@zcat1006]

This Irish bloke is absolutely honest in his review. I do like his approach.

[@richjohn9356]

Think he is Scottish but will forgive him, as he is excellent 😂

[@carloscanizares4699]

Yep, he’s very good. And I never thought there could be another as good as Catchpole, but I’d love to see more reviews from this chap.

[@zcat1006]

@@richjohn9356 Ha!

[@richjohn9356]

@@carloscanizares4699 yes , he has been at it a while and also like to see more videos from him 👍

[@charaznable2791]

😂😂😂 "Irish Bloke" = Jason Barlow is a long time editor to Top Gear and used to present BBC2 TG before the reformate with Clarkson. He's also contributed to many other motoring outlets and has been around for years... like his career is older than I am 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@whitsundaydreaming]

This is the first design of theirs I’ve loved in years. The punched grill is it’s most unique trait and I love it. Rip out the screens and it’s perfect.

[@FidelisG]

Never a fan of the coupe Roma but wow I think the Roma was meant to be a Spider from the get-go.

[@Luminos3c273]

La Roma coupe’ con i suoi 620 🐴secondo il mio gusto personale è’ migliore e stilisticamente e più’ bella della spider: Quel tettuccio in tela non mi piace !!! 🤔Comunque è’ magnifica 👍

[@tommywang8229]

This is so much better than the Portifino M, both exterior and performance.

[@greathey1234]

Will you buy one?

[@absolutium]

Portofino is perfection this is way less practical.

[@richjohn9356]

Portofinos design is better . This needs to be longer and more practical

[@Ric0806]

​@@absolutiumyou are entitled to your opinion.....even if it's exceedingly ignorant and severely stupid.

[@simratsingh1416]

In my opinion Portofino M is is just ❤ lovely and Roma is meh

[@gglen2141]

The aeroplane mentioned was a savoia marchetti S 65 and you can see what they are talking about. Stunning aircraft.

[@dyls2702]

Man i love this car its just so heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@TheTerrier]

Nice to see Jason Barlow on the screen, him and Tom Ford are both under-appreciated

[@gordonmills2748]

I saw a Roma coupe here in Phoenix Arizona about 2 years ago. The color was like a glass of dark red wine in a candlelit restaurant in Milan, and the car was like that woman you stare at as she walks by and only later realize that she must be some sort of supermodel and you should have tried to talk to her. Like that supermodel, I have no chance to spend any time with a Roma, but it was certainly nice to see up close.

[@nailil5722]

alright bro you're trying too much 💀

[@entertainingandfun2719]

Best Ferrari since the Italian and the la Ferrari. Such a masterpiece.

[@Mr888rM]

How is the California not a front engine spider?

[@BorjaOjeda]

Was wondering the same thing. But I guess by spider he meant a soft top convertible instead of a retractable hard top? I don’t know, he could’ve phrased it better

[@jonh5941]

Because Ferrari said so 😂

[@4_r_e_dad]

When I saw the Ferrari deput video of the Roma Spider I instantly fell in love ... this video amplified it 😊

[@lostgleammedia]

One of the most beautiful cars ever

[@IanRossDavies]

I forget just how good Mr Barlow is at this. Best review I’ve seen of this car yet. And there has been a LOT of them pop up today 😅

[@glennlpowell]

Simply love the styling, colour, design, even the tech. Now where is my lottery ticket.

[@jtc1964x]

Simply, the most beautiful car on the market today and a nice return to when Ferraris were styled for beauty over aero

[@danielabrams4466]

It's a Ferrari, it's a masterpiece...

[@drstevej2527]

Only if you don’t actually drive it. Ferrari owners don’t drive their cars for fear of losing value.

[@MUISHAGGY572]

​@@drstevej2527that's for the high end Ferraris, the Roma is an entry level so it's okay to drive.

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@drstevej2527It's the owners fault, nothing to do with Ferrari but some owners have driven their Ferrari's and have 160k miles on the odometer.

[@drstevej2527]

@@amarjit_singh_ According to whom? What % of Ferrari owners daily drive their cars? This is why we do actual research.

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@drstevej2527 You don't get the point, do you? It's not Ferrari's responsibility to see whether or not their owners drive their Ferrari's daily! But when the owners drive their Ferrari's daily then there are no issues with their cars and this is proven by some of the high mileage Ferrari's (160k miles) featured on the internet.

[@gallien0001]

Usually car makers fail to design convertible versions of their cars gracefully but this is gorgeous, I'm a roma lover, to me ferrari lost its soul when pininfarina left, but the centro stile nailed this car !

[@MarcSob22]

I think the Ferrari wheel is perfect, i have my SF90 for almost two years now, and i really love it! About the Roma is absolutely gorgeous, perfect GT

[@horsepower523]

Elegant and sophisticated design and a fantastic engine. The Roma is an absolute masterpiece.

[@KKSahoo123]

The location and the lighting in this video is 🔥. It brings out sheer beauty of the car. Such a cinematic shoot. Hope you have got some poster stills out of it. 😂

[@paulward4268]

I hope that people have got over their completely unwarranted "Sniffy"Ness with the front grill design. Because quite frankly, it rounds off the beautiful styling Perfectly. No silly undercuts or slots - just pure, smooth and flowing lines. Absolute perfection.

[@puttemacguff7666]

No other car show get close to the Picture and Sound that top gear gives you. I do Love BBC!

[@davidherringgo]

So nice, never really wanted a Ferrari. The Spider Roma changed that. Superb review of 4 wheel exotica . Only thing missing was raising the roof on the fly ,and some in cabin shots of the fit and finish of the top. Well done Ferrari, now to learn the makers story in a month at the cinema.

[@zk9058]

Love the Roma. And i love the Roma spider. Such an amazing car. Nothing entry level about it.

[@thepurplesband]

Great review Jason. Good to see you back on video.

[@NamathCB]

Been dreaming of having a Porsche most of my life. Respect the Ferraris for they're craziness, speed and handling but not always they're looks. But woowee this one's sexy. Will always be beautiful. Never will you hear, "what were they thinking" when looking at the lines of this thing.

[@digitalthirteen]

Ferraris are just breath taking to look at......

[@thekillerboy536]

I wish I had this car in my dreams, so beautiful!

[@nealy2815]

Ferrari are the pinnacle

[@luapkirner5331]

Agree. The 33 Stradale's approach to the wheel is the way to go.

[@nalista5352]

there was also Ferrari California that had a spyder version and was a front-engine car after Daytona

[@srs.shashank]

Roma is the most beautiful Ferrari on sale which feels like a usable everyday car and this color has its understated elegance!!

[@vny469]

Lambo makes a convertible: ok Porsche makes a convertible: meh Ferrari makes a convertible: OMG, the most beautiful cars we've ever seen

[@TooMuchFlipping]

I agree. We need more cars with no buttons on the wheel. All of the haptic buttons just make things look to complicated and distract from driving.

[@soniklabstudios]

Great review JB!! Beautiful photography, and a stunningly beautiful, dare I say slightly futuristic looking Ferrari!

[@T.S.T2014]

Wrong colour combo but mother of god that is STUNNING!

[@T.S.T2014]

@@MXYZPTLK.. good question to ask, that colour is not to my taste and I would have to go through the build of a car to decide. I have seen a number of Ferraris in a Deep Maroon colour which would be in my top 5 for starters.

[@T.S.T2014]

@@MXYZPTLK.. now you have peaked my interest in green, there is some sensational shades of it these days.

[@huntmachine4505]

Can anyone give a logical reason why so many of the manufacturers put those useless rear seats in their sports cars (this car, Porsche 911, new AMG Mercedes SL, etc.)?! And don't say because they are cheaper to insure with 4 seats without providing true examples. The Roma Spider is a stunningly good looking car that would look much better without the headrests for the rear seats no one will ever sit in messing up the profile. Dare I say it looks better with the top up.

[@your-neighbor]

Love the rear seats!

[@cobra1010]

Such a beautiful and great car - just let down by this annoying touchscreen business! Who wants to start up a Ferrari with a touch pad? I hope they will change this quickly!

[@rafaelxmoreira]

The coupe version of this car is the prettiest car on the market today. This is the second.

[@germainwilson800]

Thanks for being honest and truthful on this car. Really liked this video

[@hishammohsinikhs]

Simple design but very well done.❤❤❤

[@Ar1AnX1x]

I love the screen they have for the passenger side pretty sure no other car anything like that showing certain info to the passenger, from speed, to the radio/music information to other stuff, keeping the passenger entertained

[@SoCalFreelance]

There are certain parts of a city where you definitely don't want to 'get lost' in a Roma Spider.

[@piermariobarozzi]

All of USA

[@voltexxx69]

​@@piermariobarozzi Why tho?

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Really? Who gets lost with navigation?

[@nicochicobean1395]

ur car

[@Qwerty10254]

Ironically, areas in Rome too 😂 (source: I'm Italian myself )

[@KaranSarup]

beautiful Video, beautiful car nice scenes and music what a dream this car is, "oh lord, wont you buy me a ferrari roma spider"

[@shopwithaaron]

Stunning place with an achingly beautiful car...wish to be YOU! THANK YOU

[@mikefraley6935]

Damn, give me that car in red with a silver stripe. What a beautiful car!

[@MM-xr6tz]

Needs the chrome grill from a 456 and it would be perfect. I'll take mine in verde pino metallizzato with silver wheels and cognac hide. Bellissima!!! Top review Jason, good to see you back at TG.

[@alalal123421]

that intro was gorgeous ngl

[@ez_seba-mx]

Im from México and recently, I make a order of a Roma spider, and after i see this video, I don't regret my purchase , in some months i will recibe it

[@sujpuj]

Nice to see Jason Barlow back!

[@budja1501]

this reviewer guy is cool, very straight to the point and honest

[@piermariobarozzi]

Quoting James May: you're bold! Live with it!

[@costafilh0]

Watching this on mute. Makes it 10 times better!

[@TheBadBunny87]

Haven't seen this guy on TopGear for over 20 years. Always liked him. Although if this is going to be a common occurrence where TopGear bring back old presenters, please *DO NOT* bring back Steve Berry 😅

[@lucamarini1113]

I like this bloke, more reviews with him

[@chrisc188]

Looks like it got a little twitchy and the rear stepped out on you at 9:30!

[@ichiban8558]

Sort of came out of nowhere. It's a beautiful thing.

[@PAB-nw9hs]

Best review so far, thank you

[@sparky4878]

No front engined spider since the Daytona? What about the 575, 812, F12 etc convertibles? Or not true spiders? Though Ferrari’s own website called the 812 GTS a spider.

[@eddy7236]

Portofino not count?

[@thomasbest5263]

California?

[@maz4304]

I was confused by this too - maybe it’s in reference to actual being blessed as a ‘Spider’ by name, or being the first (production) soft-top since that 365. Definitely not the first front-engined drop-top since then

[@olivier2004]

Spider has a softtop. Ferrari also did not call any convertible version spider after the 365gtb4 (Daytona)

[@lucianocaruso2329]

He meant to say “four seater” convertible.

[@robohofo1]

Nice review. Liked the presentation and opinions. Sounds a bit like Ian Paisley trying on BBC English

[@NikolaOvcharski]

Great shots with the sea and roof

[@marierepolho5477]

Un beau chauffeur

[@popguy2815]

Nice, sadly will never see one on the road around here.

[@neillgowans4350]

The coupe has great lines and in a dark colour the mesh grill works. The roof lines on the convertible are broken and just don’t flow well enough.

[@MechatronCNC-HVM]

That perforated grill should have been more a traditional ferrari horizontal bars to fit the classic styling.

[@jordanturner4972]

No front-engined Ferrari convertible since the Daytona? What about the California & Portofino?

[@nikolajovicic174]

What a cunning move to release a convertible in October. Just in time for some rainy days.

[@Dctrue76]

Nice review but what's with the attire?

[@Siddharth_shivshankar]

The Roma feels like a dialed down version their sports car pedigree which feels more like a Beginners Ferrari, But I must say the Engineering department a perfect job in Integrating the Software and Hardware for a more user friendly Approach.

[@chrisb1906]

This is so much better than my Sentra.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I don't know what it is about this Roma and the Roma Spider but it just feels so right 🥰 I love it 🥰🥰

[@andrewstevenson6540]

I just adore soft tops but you do not need silly power to enjoy them. A Rolls Dawn or even a nice 4.0 litre XJS would be a better thing to negotiate Sardinia.

[@bimsarachathuranga1284]

Love the looks of this beauty. ❤

[@car_enthusiast99]

I used to love this brand. Can’t think of anything they make now which I want.

[@all-caps3927]

another useless commenter trying to act cool because they don't like Ferrari.

[@car_enthusiast99]

@@all-caps3927 I just said I liked them. Not any more. It’s okay. I am fine with you having your spotlight.

[@aaronwalker1549]

I hear you bro.

[@Tennisisreallyfun]

Honestly, once they took away the cylindrical tail lights, I feel the elegant curves of the body that so captivated me about Ferrari’s design language also just evaporated. It seemed like it stopped after the 488 Pista and now the 812 is the last to fly the flag, so to say. The SF90 is still lovely, but even that suffers from this new design language that just seems a lot more sterile. Minimalistic maybe? Hmmm…it’s hard to explain. It’s still Ferrari, so it will never not be cool, but I feel there are brands out there nowadays with more emotion in there looks, like Lamborghini!!!

[@Rudenbehr]

@@TennisisreallyfunCylindrical tail lights got played out. Sometimes you need to change it up.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Normally, I'm a huge sucker for NA V8/V12. But for the real intention of this car as a long distance grand tourer, having some forced induction won't hurt. But I'm still not sure if I would take this over its Portofino predecessor. I still maintain the Portofino looks more elegant than Roma.

[@Comisionado]

Amazing review

[@colinbennett]

More of Jason Barlow (the presenter) please. Brilliant stuff.

[@somerandomfella]

The rear seats and air flap were not thought out.

[@russellstraw]

A work of art👍

[@RichardJones-kx6mb]

Really nice review. However, I think the gate in the center is a sad reminder of something lost. Using paddles just doesn’t have the look of moving a stick through its paces. The slight gain in speed of an auto over a manual just seems to take too much away from the experience.

[@pekka75]

What the hell is going on with the headrest in the back!??? Rest of the car is beautiful ❤️

[@BLNSMC]

This is one of the most beautiful cars ever…..

[@givemeajackson]

the rear is very tall, but from the front it's very pretty.

[@greigsanderson]

0-62 in 3.4 sec, and doesn't even reach 200mph? Dreadful for Ferrari in 2024.

[@roberluancoluanco]

Gorgeous. The most beautiful Aston Mrtin 😂

[@hishammohsinikhs]

Is this out in the market already n price on the road?❤❤❤

[@bcraftin7846]

It’s like Top Gear held a contest…and if you win you get to be the journalist for the day! Still love Top Gear..but damn y’all lost your swagger. 🤷‍♂️

[@Tiermeeko]

The steering wheel is the coolest one of any brand in my useless opinion

[@stevelee8437]

Can't wait to get behind the wheel of one.

[@3ducs]

Yeah, me neither.

[@luisanibaldalonzo1121]

Me encanta que el techo sea de lona, un verdadero descapotable

[@jibbrael]

Doesn't the Ferrari California count as a front-engined spyder though? 1:34

[@ddfann]

Not feeling the rear end, a bit bloated and yet stubby

[@ZFabio87]

I agree. Much better is a longer rear like the Maserati Granturismo 2023... for me one of the most beautiful.

[@MR-AK]

This needs to be a Hybrid. Come on in this day and age it's a must have. I've driven the coupe, it's slow and laggy

[@hansnordlander2618]

Stunning car!!!

[@Juez-2713]

with a rigid roof it would have been better

[@Saliba-]

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