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.
| Ferrari F8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 2019–2023[1] |
| Assembly | Italy: Maranello |
| Designer | Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door berlinetta 2-door retractable hard-top convertible |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.9 L F154 CG twin-turbo V8 |
| Power output | 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in)[2] |
| Length | 4,611 mm (181.5 in)[3] |
| Width | 1,979 mm (77.9 in)[3] |
| Height | 1,206 mm (47.5 in)[3] |
| Curb weight | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 488 |
Variants
editF8 Tributo
editSpecifications and performance
editThe F8 Tributo uses the same engine from the 488 Pista, a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) 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 turbo 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
editThe car also features quad tail lamps, a feature that was last seen in the V8 lineage on the F430. At the rear, it sports a louvered clear engine cover made from lightweight Lexan which pays homage to the F40 and a wrap-around rear spoiler inspired by the 308 GTB, with additional air intakes on both sides.
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Interior
editThe 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 8.5 inch passenger touchscreen display is also optional as a part of the HMI (Human Machine Interface).[3]
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F8 Spider
editThe 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 (0–62 mph) in 2.9 seconds and from 0–200 km/h (0–124 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]
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One-offs
editSP48 Unica
editThe SP48 Unica enhances a new unique design like its name in a mechanics derived from the F8 Tributo including its mid-mounted 710 bhp twin-turbo V8.[12][13]
SP-8
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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
edit- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (March 11, 2022). "Ferrari F8 Tributo And F8 Spider Can't Be Ordered Anymore". Motor1. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Ferrari F8 Tributo - A Celebration of Excellence". Ferrari S.p.A. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gastelu, Gary (February 28, 2019). "The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the most powerful V8 car its ever made". Fox News. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Bigg, Martin (28 February 2019). "Ferrari F8 Tributo Revealed as 488 GTB Replacement". Carbuzz. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Road test worksheet Retrieved 1 April 2023
- ^ Smith, Christopher (28 February 2019). "2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo: See The Changes Side-by-Side". Motor1.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Ferrari F8 Spider". ferrari.com. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "One-off Ferrari SP48 Unica revealed". evo.co.uk. evo.co.uk. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "New Ferrari SP48 Unica is radical F8-based one-off". autocar.co.uk/. autocar.co.uk/. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Brown, Ross. "The Ferrari SP-8". www.ferrari.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ 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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