The Ferrari F8 Tributo Is The 488's 710bhp Replacement
Just under four years on from its official reveal, the Ferrari 488 GTB is no more. It’s now evolved into the car you see here, called the F8 Tributo.
Yep, Ferrari has ditched the three-figure number naming convention for its mid-engined V8 machine, but that’s far from the only thing that’s new. Maranello is promising “improvements across the board” relative to the 488, resulting in “one of the fastest, most thrilling and communicative supercars ever.”
First up, there’s the V8: it’s still a 3.9-litre, 90-degree V8, only now, it’s good for 710bhp, matching the output of the 488 Pista. It has less weight to punt along, too, with the F8 Tributo tipping the scales at 1330kg (dry), a drop of 40kg.
0-62mph happens in 2.9 seconds, 0-124 is over and done with in 7.8 (identical figures to the McLaren 720S), and if you find a bit of tarmac long enough, it’ll keep going until you hit 211mph.
As well as packing the same amount of power as the Pista, the F8 has also been given a new version of the track-focused 488’s ‘S-Duct’ F1-inspired aero device. On its own, it’s responsible for a 15 per cent increase in downforce over the 488.
The horizontal LED headlights, meanwhile, look rather nice while also serving an important function. The shape has made it possible to install new cooling ducts for the brakes, meaning Ferrari hasn’t had to fit a bigger, heavier set of stoppers to cope with the increase in power.
The coolest aero feature can be found at the back. See those louvres in the lexan rear windscreen? As with the headlights, these aren’t just for show - they help eject hot air from the engine bay without mucking up the operation of the ‘blown’ rear spoiler.
Pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’d be wise to expect a slight increase on the £195,363 charged for the outgoing 488 GTB. The F8 Tributo will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.
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Comments
Wow
Cool
so, is this related to the “V6 Ferrari” test mule people saw recently?
Is it just me, or does it seem like the 488’s only been around a couple months and then replaced? It certainly didn’t seem to be around as long as the 458, even though it has.
Definitely. I think they have to do this so soon because the 720S stole their thunder
Yeah customers are still waiting for their 488 Pistas and this thing has already came and made their cars redundant
Yep it was released in September 2015 according to google someone correct me if I’m wrong
The chassis is still from the 458, so its technically a 3rd facelift
Hell, the 458 still seems like a newish car
That was sudden
Wow are ferrari model life cycles like 18 months these days? Cant be good for resale values. Good way to piss off owners
Is this a hybrid? If not, that’s rather disappointing
Save the hybrid for the special edition F8, whatever they decide to call it
how is it disappointing?
The interior is literally the same as the 458?
But that rear is omg 😍😍😍
I still think 720S is better looking though and it been said as comfortable as well. So, unless I’d still pick 720S. Besides, 488 Pista are better looking tho, so why would I pick this one if I had to choose a Ferrari?
By the way, is it just me who read the name “Triturbo” rather than “Tributo” the first time seeing it?
It looks like a 488 with a different front and rear face. Hmmmm, not sure if I’m a fan yet. Also the 488 Pista owners kinda got screwed because this makes that irrelevant really.
Hmmmm
Well the Pista is limited edition, i’d say 488 GTB buyers who bought their car this year will be pissed
well the 488 looks like a 458 with a different front and rear