New Ferrari F8 Tributo: the successor to the 488 GTB arrives with 720 CV and a big appetite

Supercars are a segment that will never stop surprising us, where their constant evolution shows us that their limits are still very far away. This is what Ferrari wanted to demonstrate with the F8 Tributo, the next in the line of V8s, which directly replaces the 488 GTB. Although all the rumours pointed to the next offspring of the Italian marque being a hybrid, they have surprised us with this model, which inherits numerous components from the Pista but takes them to the next level, with the aim of offering a finer and more precise performance and a level of performance more typical of the most exclusive and exotic supercars of Ferrari.

The F8 Tributo comes loaded with various innovations, both aesthetic and aerodynamic, seeking to surpass its predecessors. However, this revolution could also be reflected in the mechanics, as Ferrari could use its latest creation as the primary basis to introduce us to this mysterious hybrid that has been seen out on the road more than once.

A striking design that keeps its DNA intact

As expected, styling was going to be one of the aspects that Ferrari’s designers wanted to improve, and they have achieved it. At first, we find general features that do not leave the path begun with the 458 Italia and continued by the 488 GTB, but we must highlight a series of components on the new F8 that do make a difference and that fit into Ferrari’s new design language.

The first thing that catches our attention is the splitter that tops its imposing front end, where sharp, crisp lines anticipate better aerodynamic work. The same impression is created by a central mouth that leads to the S-Duct intake, a component first introduced on the 488 Pista and inherited directly from Formula 1.

New-look headlights give the F8 Tributo a more modern and up-to-date appearance, which also lets us clearly see the evolution over the 488 GTB. The side shows less altered features, but we must highlight the rear fender vents, which keep the same sharp, pointed ergonomics designed to prevent air from getting in the way of the Italian supercar.

Ferrari took advantage of the F8 Tributo’s creation to bring back the quad rear lights, which were lost on the 458 Italia. This is how the Prancing Horse marque has applied its latest design language to this new model, which is also reflected in the ducktail rear spoiler and the diffuser, where a double exhaust outlet will spread the sweet melody of the twin-turbo V8 that lives in its depths.

720 CV of power extracted from a V8 block

It could not be otherwise: Ferrari kept the V8 configuration intact to bring to life its mid-range supercar. With this premise, the new F8 Tributo uses the same engine found in the 488 GTB, but with a series of modifications that have resulted in a significant evolution over the model it replaces.

These advances are reflected in the figures quoted for the new Ferrari F8 Tributo, a model capable of delivering 720 CV of power -50 more than the 488 GTB claimed- and 770 Nm of torque. We should also highlight a weight reduction of 40 kg, which also helps the latest offspring of the Italian house reach 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h.