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 and pays homage to the last 45 years of Ferrari’s mid-engine V8s. It was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Models
F8 Tributo
Specifications and performance The original model of the Ferrari F8 – the F8 Tributo – uses the same engine from the 488 Pista, a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of at 8000 rpm and 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 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.
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.
Ferrari claims the F8 Tributo can accelerate from in 2.9 seconds, in 7.6 seconds, and reach a top speed of . Road & Track tested a US-spec Ferrari F8 Tributo model and achieved a 10.3-second quarter-mile time with a trap speed. Retrieved 1 April 2023
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.
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 passenger touchscreen display is also optional as a part of the HMI (Human Machine Interface).
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 at speeds up to .
The Spider's drivetrain is shared with the Tributo. Performance figures include acceleration from 0 - in 2.9 seconds and from 0 - in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is unchanged from the coupé at . Dry weight of the Spider is . The boot capacity allows for of luggage space.
One-offs
SP48 Unica
The SP48 Unica is a one-off model based on the F8 Tributo. It features a redesigned body, with a windowless rear end, rectangular headlights and taillights, and a hexagon design motif throughout the exterior and interior.
SP-8
The SP-8 is a one-off model based on the F8 Spider and built for a Taiwanese customer. It retains the F8 Spider's layout, chassis and engine, but adopts a roofless roadster body style. The headlights and front end are completely redesigned with a longer 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.
HC25
The HC25 is a one-off model based on the F8 Spider, unveiled during Ferrari Racing Days at the Circuit of the Americas in 2026. It features a redesigned body, with a gloss-black band integrating the side air intakes and engine-bay heat extraction elements, slimmer bespoke headlamps with vertical daytime running lights, redesigned rear lighting, twin trapezoidal exhaust outlets, and yellow accents in the interior. Ferrari said the concept of the design was to "act as a bridge between the final mid-engined V8 Ferrari and recent models." The powertrain is unchanged from the standard F8 Spider.
References
External links
Official website - F8 Tributo Official website - F8 Spider Ferrari F8 Tributo - automoto.it (YouTube)