Three years after the introduction of the Portofino at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Italian car-maker introduced the M version for it, a more powerful version for the open-top supercar.

The Ferrari Portofino was the Italian answer to the open-top GT segment. It replaced the former Ferrari California T in the convertible segment. The Portofino kept the retractable hard-top concept for the 2017 model, even if it is heavier than a regular soft-top. The main advantage is that it can be shaped better. So, the car looked great regardless of the top was open or closed.