Verdict
B
GT · Italy · 2018-2024
Ferrari Portofino
Ferrari Portofino — spec data and generation history.
Years
2018-2024
Generations
2
Segment
GT
Replaced the California T as Ferrari's entry-level front-engine GT — 3.9 TT V8 (591 bhp), folding hardtop, 2+2 layout. Sharper steering than the California T, properly fast, more rigid chassis. 2020 'Portofino M' facelift added a 612 bhp tune, 8-speed DCT (replacing 7-speed), Race driver mode. Replaced by the Roma Spider in 2023/2024. Rivals the Aston DB11 Volante and Bentley Continental GTC — most usable Ferrari you can buy.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Portofino 2018-2020 → Portofino M 2020-2024
BHP +21 bhp
Torque +0 Nm
0–62 mph −0.1 s
Top speed +0 mph
Gearbox +1 ratio (8DCT)
Generations
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2018-2020
Portofino
→
3.9 TT V8 — 591 bhp, 0-62 in 3.5s.
Verdict
B
BHP
591
0–60
3.5 s
Top
199 mph
MPG
26.0 mpg
Used
£90,000-£140,000
- + Folding hardtop — coupe one minute, open the next
- + Genuine 2+2 with usable rear seats
- − Soundtrack muted vs NA Ferrari V8s
- − Heavy at 1,664 kg
2020-2024
Portofino M
→
3.9 TT V8 M — 612 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.
Verdict
B
BHP
612
0–60
3.4 s
Top
199 mph
MPG
26.0 mpg
Used
£140,000-£195,000
- + 8-speed DCT slicker than 7-speed
- + Race driver mode added
- − Same chassis as pre-M
- − GPF can mute exhaust further
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2018-2020 · Portofino
- Folding roof mechanism sensors
- 7DCT clutch wear if abused
- Magneride damper costs
2020-2024 · Portofino M
- 8DCT firmware updates
- Race mode software bugs early
- Roof sensors still weak point
Rivals
Aston Martin DB11 · Bentley Continental GT · Ferrari Roma · Mercedes-AMG SL