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Ferrari has revealed the first official look at their new 720-horsepower F8 Tributo supercar, replacing their already impressive 488 GTB with even more power.
The new mid-rear-engined F8 Tributo is the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history for a non-special series car. Its 3902-cc V8 won Best Engine in the International Engine of the Year awards three years running in 2016, 2017 and 2018, as well as the title of the best engine of the last two decades.
According to a press release from Ferrari…
The F8 Tributo delivers its 720 cv without the slightest hint of turbo lag and produces an evocative soundtrack. Instantaneous power is matched by exceptional handling thanks to advanced vehicle dynamics solutions. These include a new version of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE+) which can be activated in the manettino’s RACE position for the first time, a move designed to make performance on the limit easier to reach and control for an even greater number of drivers.
The steering wheel rim is also smaller in diameter to enhance the level of tactility and make the car feel even more agile.
In addition, weight reduction measures have cut the car’s dry weight by 40 kg compared to the 488 GTB, further enhancing both responsiveness and driving pleasure without impinging on interior comfort.
State-of-the-art aerodynamic solutions incorporated into the car’s body help ensure that the extraordinarily powerful engine can be fully exploited. As with the 488 Pista, the F8 Tributo’s aero package is directly evolved from the track and it adopts several features from the 488 Pista designed to help manage engine heat, including, for instance, the rearward-angled front radiators and the dynamic engine air intakes positioned either side of the spoiler instead of on the rear flanks.
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The new, more compact, horizontal LED headlights allowed Ferrari’s aerodynamicists to incorporate new brake cooling intakes in combination with those on the outside of the bumper, the aim being to improve air flow throughout the entire wheelarch and thereby avoid having to increase the size of the braking system to cope with the car’s greater speed.
The new Lexan rear screen showcases the engine compartment and also brings a modern twist to the most distinctive design element from Ferrari’s most famous V8, the F40. The louvres help extract hot air from the engine compartment without impacting the efficiency of the blown spoiler which has been further evolved to increase downforce generated at the rear. The spoiler wraps around the tail lights, visually lowering the car’s center of gravity and allowing a return to the classic twin light cluster and body-coloured tail, another signature of the early 8-cylinder berlinettas.
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The Ferrari F8 Tributo will be officially unveiled to the world with its public debut on March 5th at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced. You know, in case you thinking about buying one.
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