Change remains a constant in life. Evolution continues to sweep through every aspect of our lives as we seek and navigate new and uncharted waters. As humans, we are diversified in our approach to life, so we are more than likely not to like the same things. It is this very essence that car manufacturers continue to churn out new cars, creating new segments, all the while remaining mainly true to the company’s ethos. Maranello’s Prancing Horse firm, Ferrari, continues to bring groundbreaking models to the fore. The Roma, the subject of this piece, is no exception to the rule. 

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Named after the capital city of Italy, Rome - Roma, Latin for Rome - is Ferrari’s take on the classic GT brief - a comfortable 2+2 seater that drivers can use daily. You see, much like most brands, Ferrari is also carving new segments to net a new market and buyer profile. It all makes sense because not every Ferrari owner wants a thorough-bred, chomping-at-the-bit sportscar that is primarily a weekend toy. Indeed, this is where the Roma comes in, and its design is also telling of its overall purpose - a form-follows-function-type scenario. 

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Design-wise, the model has similar proportions to the Aston Martin Vantage. In itself, it’s a very cool-looking thing, so it is understandable why similarities will be drawn between the two. Following in the footsteps of previous grand tourers from the marque, such as the 250 GT of the 50s, the Roma has elegant proportions that are, dare I say it, not justified by the images you see before you. The long bonnet, stubby rear and broad rear haunches give it a baroque pose reminiscent of powerful GT sportscars of yore. 

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