Ferrari Portofino M

A number of Ferrari’s core models have been culled or are soon facing the chopping block, but the Italian marque’s sales remain strong.

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

The number of retractable hardtop convertibles continues to shrink, with Ferrari axing the Portofino M in favour of the soft-top Roma Spider.

The Ferrari Portofino has been updated, becoming the Portofino M in the process. What does the M stand for? We're guessing mildly massaged.

It's one of the least expensive Ferraris, but the Portofino M is a seriously quick convertible with a licence to thrill.