Engineering:Ferrari F8

Short description: V8 sports car produced by Ferrari as a successor to the Ferrari 488

Ferrari F8
Overview
Manufacturer	Ferrari
Production	2019–2023
Assembly	Italy: Maranello
Designer	Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of 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
Related	Ferrari SF90 Stradale
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)
Length	4,611 mm (181.5 in)
Width	1,979 mm (77.9 in)
Height	1,206 mm (47.5 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,435 kg (3,164 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ferrari 488

The Ferrari F8 (Type F142MFL) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car is the successor to the Ferrari 488, with exterior and performance changes. 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 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) at 8000 rpm and 770 N⋅m (568 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3250 rpm, making it the most powerful V8-powered Ferrari produced to date. The exhaust layout and the Inconel manifolds have been completely modified up to the terminals. The F8 Tributo also uses turbo rev sensors, developed in the 488 Challenge, to maximise the efficiency of the turbochargers based on the demand for power from the pedal. The transmission is a 7-speed dual clutch automatic unit with improved gear ratios.

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. Ferrari also stated that the Tributo's downforce has been increased by 15 percent as compared to the 488 GTB.

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). 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, 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 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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  Rear view

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  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. An 8.5 inch passenger touchscreen display is also optional as a part of the HMI (Human Machine Interface).

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  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 (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.

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  Ferrari F8 Spider

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  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 710 bhp twin-turbo V8.

Ferrari SP-8

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.

External links

• Ferrari F8 Tributo - automoto.it (YouTube)