DRIVEN + VIDEO: So, What's The Ferrari F8 Tributo REALLY Like?

I have to admit, I was pretty bummed out when Ferrari debuted its replacement for the 488 GTB. That's because it didn't bring something all new to the table.

Instead it just improved upon the 458/488 chassis.

And now we have the F8 Tributo, which boasts fussier styling from the B-pillar back, and gets more technology to help its drivers get around tracks faster. But, does that really make it better?

Only one way to find out! The boys and girls over at Autocar got behind the wheel for some track time as well as some on-road testing. Although the presenter is a bit reminiscent of Ricky Gervais when he gets excited, I think you can let it slide.



The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the replacement for the 488 GTB. Featuring an almost all-new aerodynamically enhanced body and an even more powerful 710bhp twin turbocharged V8, it aims to meld the everyday civility of the GTB with the poise and ferocious pace of the Pista. Could this be the best of all worlds? And does the Tributo name hint at the F8's possible status as the last of the line for this type of Ferrari and its pure internal combustion engine? James Disdale finds out on Ferrari's very own Fiorano test track, then heads out in the hills around Modena to find out.

MDarringer - 9/8/2019 10:43:44 AM

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Yes, I'm sure it produces amazing numbers, but why must it be so ugly? Both Ferrari and Lamborghini are now turning out cliches of their worn-out styling languages and they are revealing nothing that is fresh and compelling.

Agent00R - 9/8/2019 10:57:54 AM

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Personally, I thought the 458 was a brilliant design that got watered down and worse with the 488.

Then Stile Ferrari turned out this fussier piece...

Dexter1 - 9/8/2019 11:19:40 AM

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A Ford F-150 sounds better.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 9/8/2019 11:56:11 AM

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The F488 and the F8T are nice cars for sure, but a low mileage F458 is the one to buy and hold. Non Hybrid Ferrari's may hold some value in the future, but NA engined cars will be the one's that provide the most investor interest and ultimate value.

TomM - 9/8/2019 7:05:20 PM

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One thing to add

The Engine in the Current 812 Superfast is likely the LAST Naturally ASpirated Ferrari V-12 they will make - it may as well be a special edition.

Eventually - it will give way to a Turbo (Likely V-8) - bit Enzo Ferrari once said - YOu pay for the engine - the rest you get for free. ANd this engine is worth every dime!

Agent00R - 9/8/2019 7:23:52 PM

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On the $!