Ferrari Superamerica Design

The Ferrari Superamerica's most important feature is the Fioravanti-patented rotating roof. Called the Revocromico™ roof to highlight its unique rearward rotating movement and electrochromic glass technology, the supporting structure is in carbon-fibre. Once the roof catch has been released, the Superamerica converts from a coupé to a drop top in less than 10 seconds. When opened, the roof folds back and rests flush with the boot lid, while the rear window doubles as a highly effective wind deflector.

Another advantage this solution offers is that, even with the top down, the boot capacity is unaffected. The boot can also be opened regardless of whether the top is up or down. For owners who plan to use the car with the top down for extended periods, a special all-weather tonneau cover is available which can easily be fitted. The use of electrochromic glass for the Superamerica's rotating roof is a first in the automotive industry. The roof is around one square metre in size and the tint of the glass can be modified using a 5-position switch located on the central tunnel.

In fact, the electrochromic glass, manufactured in collaboration with Saint Gobain, contains special electrochemical cells which give a range of five different tint levels. At the very lightest setting, the amount of light coming into the cockpit is the same as a conventional glass sunroof, while at the very darkest setting only 1% of solar rays filter through. It takes just under 60 seconds for the glass to go from the darkest to the lightest setting. When the engine is turned off, however, the glass automatically reverts to its darkest setting to protect the cockpit.