Ferrari Portofino vs. Ferrari Portofino M

Under the hood, the Portofino M gives you more than the Portofino, pushing the lines just that little bit further. While both share a top speed of 200 mph, the M offers 612 hp (an improvement over the Portofino’s 591 hp), which also translates to slightly faster acceleration: the original Portofino jumps from a standstill to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, while the M achieves that speed in 3.45 seconds. The extra horsepower comes thanks in part to a higher limit on the turbocharger’s maximum revs and new cam profiles.

The improvements in the Portofino M over the Portofino are about more than a few extra horsepower, though. Not only does the M’s dual-clutch automatic transmission get an additional gear, but it also features variable boost management to match torque output to the selected gear, and in turn limits maximum torque to the top two gears. This is just the latest example of Ferrari’s smart engineering making the driving experience that much better.

• The Portofino M has the iconic manettino dial, which coordinates the vehicle’s various systems — including the Side Slip Control System, electronic differential, and stability controls — to optimize for the selected setting. While the standard Portofino’s manettino features Comfort, Sport, Wet, and ESC-Off settings, the Portofino M adds a new “Race” mode that, according to Ferrari, “maximizes driving pleasure.
• The M’s brake pedal has less travel than the Portofino’s, which makes it easier to modulate.
• The Portofino M is also newly available with heated and ventilated front seats.
• Both the Portofino and Portofino M feature a 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen display system.