Geneva pictures: New Ferrari F8 Tributo

Time to take a closer look at the new Ferrari F8, just unveiled at the Geneva motor show

Autocar

5 March 2019

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Ferrari has taken the wraps off its new F8 Tributo at the Geneva motor show.

The new car will be the most powerful mid-engined V8 Ferrari series production supercar yet produced.

The 488 GTB replacement gets a new 710bhp version of Ferrari’s 3.9-litre V8 engine, which is a 49bhp upgrade on the 488 GTB, and the same output as the limited-run 488 Pista and also that of the car’s biggest rival, the McLaren 720S.
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Gains

Ferrari claims there have been “improvements across the board…providing even better control on the limit along with greater on-board comfort” between the 488 GTB and the new F8 Tributo, a name that is a homage to the engine that powers it.

Driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the 90-degree V8 engine is the real star of the new supercar. As well as the power boost, torque is up 9lb ft to 568lb ft.
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Performance

The twin-turbocharged engine, which Ferrari claims operates “without the slightest hint of turbo lag”, helps propel the F8 Tributo from 0-62mph time in 2.9sec (0.1sec faster than the 488 GTB), 0-124mph in 7.8sec and a top speed of 211mph. The 0-62mph time matches the 720S while the 0-124mph time is 0.1sec faster. The Ferrari’s top speed is just 1mph shy of its great Woking rival.

Ferrari is also talking up the improved aerodynamics of its new supercar, which brings with it the first iteration of a new design language that aims to marry high performance and aerodynamics efficiency. Aerodynamic efficiency is improved by 10% over the 488 GTB.
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Styling

In the styling, there is a nod to the iconic F40 in the louvres of the clear screen over the engine, and a return to twin rear light clusters in a look inspired by the 1975 308 GTB. There are also carryovers from the Pista, including the rearward-angled front radiators and rear air intakes. The S-duct air intake is also redesigned over the 488 Pista, with the amount of downforce it helps produce increased by 15%.

Brake cooling is also improved with new intakes thanks to redesigned LED headlights. This improved cooling prevents the need for larger brakes to be fitted to cope with the extra performance.
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Dimensions

The 4611mm long (182in), 1979mm (78in) wide and 1206mm (47in) high supercar is again built around an aluminium architecture, and the weight of the car has been reduced by 40kg (88 lb) over the 488 GTB to weigh 1330kg (2926 lb) dry. That weight is 47kg (103lb) more than the 720S, which is built around a carbonfibre architecture.
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FED+, Inside

The latest version of Ferrari's Side Slip Angle Control ‘controlled slide’ system is another feature of the F8 Tributo, as is new version of Ferrari Dynamic Enhanced called FDE+ that now works in the Race mode of the Manettino drive mode selector and makes on the limit handling more predictable.

The completely redesigned cabin of the F8 Tributo features a thinner-rimmed steering wheel to improve feel for the driver. The steering wheel controls are also overhauled, and a new 7in touchscreen for infotainment features, too.
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Pricing & delivery

Ferrari has yet to confirm pricing or availability for its new supercar, but expect a price north of £200,000/US$250,000 and deliveries in about a year based on past launches.
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The future

The F8 Tributo is set to be the last non-hybridised V8-powered Ferrari supercar. Sales and marketing boss Enrico Galliera told Autocar at the event that while it was”unfair to say it will be the last, it is fair to say the next will be hybrid”. To that end, Ferrari has already confirmed plans to launch hybrid models as well as a new downsized V6 engine. Michael Leiters, Ferrari technical chief, said: “V6 is the next step to follow downsizing without losing emotion or speed of the car.”
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Ferrari's future

It’s likely the next mid-engined supercar will use a hybridised V6 powertrain, meaning the turbo V8 of the F8 will be given its swansong in the current car.

Ferrari’s first hybrid model will be revealed within the next three months, Galliera confirmed, one of five Ferraris due this year and one of 15 planned before 2022.

In 2022, the firm will launch its long awaited SUV model. Company boss Louis Camillieri said he was “not concerned on being too late” to market with the car but “more concerned on being the best and I’m quite confident we will be”.

He added: “It takes time to get the best thing. I’m confident it will be spectacular and within our DNA.”
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