Ferrari F8 Tributo: Turbocharged Tribute

TL;DR: The Ferrari F8 Tributo distills Ferrari’s mid‑engine V8 mastery into a 720 cv twin‑turbo berlinetta with Pista DNA, sharpened aero, lighter weight, and everyday approachability—an unforgettable, non‑hybrid high‑water mark you can still experience on the road in Germany.

• Introduction — The F8 Tributo as a tribute to Ferrari’s V8 bloodline
  • Brief model history and place in the lineup
  • Production timeline and the end‑of‑era note
• Powertrain and performance — twin‑turbo V8, Pista DNA
  • Architecture, output and specific power
  • Acceleration and top speed
• Design and aerodynamics — sharp like a scalpel
  • Centro Stile intent and visual cues
  • S‑Duct, downforce gains and integration
• Chassis, weight and driving character — lighter, keener, calmer
  • Materials and weight savings vs 488 GTB
  • On‑road/track behavior
• Cultural impact and legacy — the non‑hybrid V8 high‑water mark
  • Reception and significance
  • Collectibility and memory
• Where to experience — rent the Ferrari F8 Tributo in Germany
  • DRIVAR rental options and booking notes
  • Practical requirements

Introduction — The F8 Tributo as a tribute to Ferrari’s V8 bloodline

Ferrari called it a tribute and meant it. The Ferrari F8 Tributo doesn’t just replace the 488 GTB; it curates everything Maranello knows about the mid‑engine V8 berlinetta and serves it with a flourish. Debuting for 2019, the F8 arrived as the new mid‑engined centerpiece — a bridge between classic, analog‑leaning soul and the high‑bandwidth era that followed.

Brief model history and place in the lineup

The F8 stepped into the slot held by the 488 GTB, but with a far sharper edge: a Pista‑derived heart, lighter construction, and aerodynamics that trade drag for real downforce — the sort you feel in your palms and sternum when the road crests, then tightens.

Production timeline and the end‑of‑era note

Launched in 2019, the F8’s core production ran into the early 2020s. Ferrari confirmed that F8 Tributo coupe production ended during 2023, marking the swansong of this specific mid‑engine V8 chapter before the berlinetta line pivoted in a new direction.

Powertrain and performance — twin‑turbo V8, Pista DNA

Architecture, output and specific power

At its core sits a 3.902‑litre, 90‑degree twin‑turbo V8 rated at 720 cv (710 hp, ~530 kW) and 770 Nm at around 3,250 rpm — the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history at launch, with a specific output near 185 cv per litre. Much of its character and hardware come from the 488 Pista’s ferocious setup, refined for broader road duty without losing the motorsport‑adjacent bite.

Acceleration and top speed

Ferrari quotes the sort of figures that make time feel elastic: 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 7.8 seconds, and a top speed of approximately 340 km/h (211 mph) — numbers you read once and then promptly go looking for a runway‑length on‑ramp.

Design and aerodynamics — sharp like a scalpel

Centro Stile intent and visual cues

Shaped by Ferrari Centro Stile as a literal tribute to the V8 lineage, the F8’s form is rich with provenance touches: compact headlights, quad rear lamps, and subtle nods to icons like the F40 in the rear screen and spoiler references. It’s a blend of sculpture and airflow, with restrained aggression born when the wind‑tunnel and the pencil agree.

S‑Duct, downforce gains and integration

The S‑Duct carved into the hood isn’t ornament; it’s a working organ, part of a suite of refinements that together deliver roughly 15% more downforce than the 488 GTB while keeping the bodywork deceptively clean. Aero by function, styling by heritage — a rare peace treaty between beauty and pressure differentials.

Chassis, weight and driving character — lighter, keener, calmer

Materials and weight savings vs 488 GTB

Ferrari quotes a lightweight dry figure of about 1,330 kg in the right specification, trimming roughly 40 kg versus a comparably equipped 488 GTB. Less mass, more intent — the eternal recipe for that alive‑at‑the‑axles feel.

On‑road/track behavior

Marry that weight discipline to the Pista‑derived V8 calibration and you get an F8 that feels alert without being brittle, quick‑witted yet approachable. It’s the modern Ferrari balance that invites confidence whether you’re carving a back road or planning a Ferrari test drive to explore its limits.

Opera‑house power with a pit‑lane work ethic — the kind of car that invites you to lean on it and then, if you listen carefully, to trust it.

Cultural impact and legacy — the non‑hybrid V8 high‑water mark

Reception and significance

As the last of Ferrari’s non‑electrified mid‑engine V8 berlinettas before the brand’s pivot to the next era, the F8 reads like a love letter to internal combustion — one written in carbon weave and boost pressure. It stands as the apex of Ferrari’s V8 know‑how of its time, both a celebration and a punctuation mark.

Collectibility and memory

Short, focused production and unmistakable cues tend to age well in Maranello lore. The F8’s mix of tribute styling, lighter weight, and headline performance suggests it will hold a warm corner in enthusiast memory — the kind of car people measure later experiences against.

Where to experience — rent the Ferrari F8 Tributo in Germany

DRIVAR rental options and booking notes

If you’d like your “tribute” with a side of turbo whistle, DRIVAR lists the Ferrari F8 Tributo among its rental and experience fleet in Germany, with short and long‑term options (including 1–36‑month arrangements), hotel/airport delivery, and Germany‑wide service. Check live availability on the F8’s page and browse broader Ferrari rentals to compare locations and packages — or jump straight to the F8 Tributo listing to book.

Practical requirements

Minimum driver age, license tenure, and insurance options are outlined on the listing pages — review them before you book so the only surprise is how quickly 7,800 rpm arrives.

Key Takeaways

• 3.902‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with 720 cv and 770 Nm — Ferrari’s most powerful V8 at launch.
• Official 0–100 km/h in 2.9 s, 0–200 km/h in 7.8 s, and ~340 km/h top speed.
• S‑Duct and aero refinements yield roughly 15% more downforce than 488 GTB.
• About 1,330 kg dry (with lightweight options) and roughly 40 kg lighter than a comparable 488 GTB.
• Available to rent in Germany with flexible terms, delivery, and nationwide service.

Sources

• Ferrari — cs_reveal_ferrari_f8_tributo_gbr.pdf
• Ferrari — F8 Tributo model page
• Car and Driver — Ferrari F8 Tributo / F8 Spider specs & review
• Supercars.net — Ferrari F8 ultimate guide (design, specs, history)
• DRIVAR — Rent a Ferrari F8 Tributo (car detail)
• DRIVAR — Rent a Ferrari (landing / Ferrari rental overview)
• MotorAuthority — Ferrari F8 Tributo ends production (news)
• Wikipedia — Ferrari F8 (overview & specs aggregation)