Ferrari F8

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Not to be confused with Ferrari F80.
Ferrari F8
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Production2019–2023[1]
AssemblyItaly: Maranello
DesignerFerrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door berlinetta
2-door retractable hard-top convertible
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine3.9 L F154 CG twin-turbo V8
Power output720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)[2]
Length4,611 mm (181.5 in)[3]
Width1,979 mm (77.9 in)[3]
Height1,206 mm (47.5 in)[3]
Curb weight1,435 kg (3,164 lb)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 488
SuccessorFerrari 296

The Ferrari F8 (Type F142MFL) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari.[4] The car is the successor to the Ferrari 488 and pays homage to the last 45 years of Ferrari’s mid-engine V8s.[5] It was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Variants

F8 Tributo

Specifications and performance

The F8 Tributo uses the same engine from the 488 Pista, a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of 530 kW; 710 hp (720 PS) at 8000 rpm and 770 N⋅m (568 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3250 rpm,[6][7] making it the most powerful V8-powered Ferrari produced to date.[3] The exhaust layout and the Inconel manifolds have been completely modified up to the terminals. The F8 Tributo utilizes rev sensors, originally developed for the 488 Challenge, to optimize turbocharger efficiency based on power demand from the pedal. It uses a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with enhanced gear ratios.[7]

Several new software features are installed on the F8 which are controlled via the manettino dial on the steering wheel. The car is equipped with Ferrari's latest Side Slip Angle Control traction- and stability-control program. Additionally, the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, an electronic program for managing drifts, can now be used in the Race drive mode.[7] Ferrari also stated that the Tributo's downforce has been increased by 15 percent as compared to the 488 GTB.[7]

Claimed manufacturer performance for the F8 Tributo is 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).[2] Road & Track tested a US-spec Ferrari F8 Tributo model and achieved an 10.3-second quarter-mile time with a 132.8 mph (214 km/h) trap speed,[8] which equates to 0–100 km/h in the mid-3 range and 0–200 km/h in the low-10 range.

Aerodynamics

The car has quad tail lamps, a feature that was last seen in the V8 lineage on the F430. At the rear, it has a louvered clear engine cover made from lightweight Lexan.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Side view
    Side view

Interior

The interior has received updates as well: the dashboard, instrument housing, and door panels are new. The two-tone colour scheme seen on the 488 has also been replaced.[9] An 220 mm (8.5 in) passenger touchscreen display is also optional as a part of the HMI (Human Machine Interface).[3]

  • Interior
    Interior

F8 Spider

The F8 Spider is an open-top variant of the F8 Tributo with a folding hardtop as seen on its predecessors. The top takes 14 seconds for operation and can be operated with speeds up to 45 km/h (28 mph).

The Spider's drivetrain is shared with the Tributo. Performance figures include acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds and from 0 - 200 km/h (120 mph) in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is unchanged from the coupé at 340 km/h (210 mph). Dry weight of the Spider is 1,400 kg (3,086 lb). The boot capacity allows for 200 litres (7.1 cu ft) of luggage space.[10][11]

  • Ferrari F8 Spider
    Ferrari F8 Spider
  • Rear view
    Rear view

One-offs

SP48 Unica

The SP48 Unica enhances a new unique design like its name in a mechanics derived from the F8 Tributo including its mid-mounted 530 kW (710 bhp) twin-turbo V8.[12][13]

SP-8

SP-8 at Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2024.

The Ferrari SP-8 is a one-off sports car based on a Ferrari F8 Spider and built for a Taiwanese customer. The SP-8 inherits the same layout, chassis and engine from the F8 Spider but opting for a roadster format (entirely without a roof).

The headlights and front end are completely redesigned with a longer, more assertive splitter. It has F40-inspired five-spoke alloy wheels; rear lights derived from the Roma and the windscreen and exhaust pipes “given the same treatment as the 296 GTB’s”. The front half of the car is painted in glossy iridescent Blue Sandstone carbon fiber, while the rear bodywork is finished in a matte Argento Micalizzato gray paint.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (March 11, 2022). "Ferrari F8 Tributo And F8 Spider Can't Be Ordered Anymore". Motor1. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Ferrari F8 Tributo - A Celebration of Excellence". Ferrari S.p.A. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Ferrari Reveals the F8 Tributo Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show". The Official Ferrari Magazine. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  4. ^ Gastelu, Gary (February 28, 2019). "The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the most powerful V8 car its ever made". Fox News. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Bigg, Martin (28 February 2019). "Ferrari F8 Tributo Revealed as 488 GTB Replacement". Carbuzz. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Mehr Power und weniger Gewicht: Ferrari F8 Tributo" [More power and less weight: Ferrari F8 Tributo]. Die Welt (in German). 28 February 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  7. ^ a b c d Stoklosa, Alexander (28 February 2019). "The 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Takes the Mid-Engined Sports Car Back to its Roots". Car and Driver. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  8. ^ Road test worksheet[usurped] Retrieved 1 April 2023
  9. ^ Smith, Christopher (28 February 2019). "2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo: See The Changes Side-by-Side". Motor1.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  10. ^ "Ferrari F8 Spider". ferrari.com. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  11. ^ White, Anne (8 September 2019). "Ferrari F8 Spider Is the 710-HP Tributo Plus Wind in Your Hair". Car and Driver. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  12. ^ "One-off Ferrari SP48 Unica revealed". evo.co.uk. evo.co.uk. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  13. ^ "New Ferrari SP48 Unica is radical F8-based one-off". autocar.co.uk/. autocar.co.uk/. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  14. ^ Brown, Ross. "The Ferrari SP-8". www.ferrari.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  15. ^ Fitzgerald, Jack (24 October 2023). "Ferrari SP-8 Is a Special One-Off Ferrari Based on the F8 Spider". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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