The Portofino M is, quietly, the most rational Ferrari you can buy. Not the most exciting, not the most collectable — but the one our clients keep on the driveway, not on a trickle charger. After hosting this 2022 Rosso Corsa example, here's our honest read on the car.
What the "M" really changed
The Portofino M took an already-soft GT and gave it teeth. The 3.9L twin-turbo V8 now makes 612 hp, the gearbox jumps to an 8-speed dual-clutch lifted from the SF90, and the new five-position Manettino finally includes a proper Race mode. It still folds its roof in 14 seconds. It just stops apologising for being a Ferrari while doing it.
Portofino M
Why it suits Morocco
- The roof — coastal road from Casablanca to Essaouira was designed for cars like this.
- The footprint — narrower than a Roma, easier in the Medina than people assume.
- The reliability — the twin-turbo F154 V8 is the most field-proven Ferrari engine of the modern era.
Inspection priorities on a used Portofino M
- Roof mechanism cycles — exercise it ten times in a row before buying.
- Front-axle lift system — almost mandatory in Morocco. Confirm it works on demand, not just on cold start.
- Carbon-ceramic brake wear — check the discs, not just the pads. Replacements are not cheap.
- Service stamps — annual service or 20,000 km. The early years matter most.
The Rosso Corsa in our showroom
This 2022 example landed with a clean import file, full service history, and the front lift kit. Rosso Corsa over a tan interior is the spec that ages best — and resells fastest.
The verdict
If you want one Ferrari and you want to actually drive it — not babysit it — the Portofino M is the answer. It's the GT that earns its keep in a country with great roads and unpredictable weather. The one below is the right place to start the conversation.
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