The Ferrari F8 Tributo coupe debuted in 2019, while its twin, the Spider, debuted two years later.
The F8 Tributo coupe and F8 Spider sports vehicles, which will be Ferrari’s best-selling models in Europe in 2021, are no longer accepting orders.
The company’s decision, which had been speculated among Ferrari devotees, was confirmed earlier this month by Jacopo Marcon, Ferrari’s product manager for the sports vehicle division.
The 296 GTB coupe, a six-cylinder plug-in hybrid model that was revealed last year and whose initial deliveries are currently underway, was the subject of Marcon’s remarks at a media test event.
Although CEO Benedetto Vigna stated that Ferrari had “the strongest ever order book in its history” that will cover the company “far beyond 2023” in a call with analysts in February, Ferrari could not provide an explanation for why sales of the F8 models have been suspended.
Most likely, the anticipated production run for the F8 has already been covered by orders.
Marcon stated that the F8 was still being produced but did not specify when the model’s lifespan will come to an end. The F8 Tributo coupe and the Spider sister car were introduced in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The 488 GTB, the coupe’s forerunner, was offered by Ferrari from 2015 until 2019.
Although Ferrari has never officially confirmed such a plan, the 8-cylinder F8 Tributo will purportedly be replaced by the 296 GTB. Despite having a smaller engine, the 296 GTB has 819 horsepower compared to the F8 Tributo’s 710 horsepower. This is because the electric motor adds 165 horsepower to the V-6 gasoline engine’s 654 horsepower.
The F8 Tributo features revised brake cooling intakes, rear-angled grilles, and smaller, horizontal LED headlights.
Ferrari has stated that it is downsizing from V-8s because it can equal eight-cylinder performance with a V-6 and electric motors while simultaneously reducing pollutants and increasing fuel efficiency.
When questioned about whether Ferrari will ever create V-8 sports coupes, Marcon cited the SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid supercar, which generates 986 horsepower from a turbocharged V8 and three electric motors.
In Italy, the SF90 Stradale costs 430,000 euros ($471,000). The SF90 Spider, a roadster version, is also offered. The 296 GTB will start at 269,000 euros, compared to the F8 Tributo coupe’s 236,000 euro base pricing.
Ferrari sold 1,792 F8s in Europe in 2021, accounting for more than one-third of the brand’s total sales of 5,072, according to Dataforce. According to Ferrari, the Spider received roughly 45% of orders, and the F8 Tributo coupe about 55%.
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Ferrari stops taking F8 Tributo and Spider orders.
Ferrari no longer accepts orders for the F8 Tributo and Spider supercars, despite not providing an official justification. Ferrari’s mid-engined vehicles were among its best-sellers, so the decision to close the order books may have something to do with the fact that the entire production run has already been sold out.
According to Automotive News Europe, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna stated that the business has “the strongest ever order book in its history” that already extends “far beyond 2023” during a teleconference with analysts last month. Although no official time has been provided for the model’s scheduled end of production, this may imply that the F8’s production run has also been over.
The F8 Tributo and F8 Spider were debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt and Geneva motor shows, respectively. The vehicle replaced the 488 GTB as the newest member of Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 family.
Product manager Jacopo Marcon told reporters earlier this month during the press drive for the 296 GTB that the F8 will no longer be offered by Ferrari and that manufacture of the supercar would continue. Though Ferrari hasn’t formally stated it, the latter is speculated to be a supplementary series to the F8 series.
One could speculate that Ferrari went with this tactic to covertly remove the eight-cylinder engine from their base mid-engined supercar. The twin-turbo V8 is still an option for the less expensive front-engined Portofino and Roma, and it also functions with three electric motors in the SF90 Stradale and Spider’s hybrid powertrain. Jacopo Marcon mentioned the SF90 when questioned about upcoming V8-powered sports coupes.
Despite having fewer cylinders, the hybridized 2.9-liter V6 in the 296 GTB is more potent than the twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 in the F8, producing 819 horsepower (610 kW/720 PS), despite having fewer cylinders. There is, however, a pricing difference between the two supercars, with the 296 GTB costing EUR269,000 ($295,787) being more expensive than the F8 Tributo at EUR236,000 ($259,500).
More over a third of Ferrari’s overall sales in Europe were made up of the F8’s 1,792 units sold there in 2021. (5,072 units). 55 percent of the new F8 owners choose the Tributo, while 45 percent selected the Spider.
The F8 Tributo and F8 Spider, two of Ferrari’s best-selling vehicles in Europe, are no longer accepting orders, the company claims.
This month, Ferrari’s decision, which had been circulating among Ferrari devotees, was verified by Jacopo Marcon, product manager for the sports car division.
Ferrari has stated that it is downsizing from V-8 engines because it can equal eight-cylinder performance with a V-6 engine and electric motors while simultaneously reducing pollutants and increasing fuel efficiency.
When questioned about whether Ferrari will ever create V-8 sports coupes, Marcon cited the SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid supercar, which generates 986 horsepower from a turbocharged V-8 and three electric motors.
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According to Automotive News Europe, the Italian automaker has stopped taking orders for the F8 Tributo and F8 Spider supercars and might not do so again.
The coupe and convertible are the most recent in the brand’s line of V8-powered mid-engine vehicles that dates back to Magnum P.I.’s 308. Prices for the models start about $275,000.
With almost 11,000 vehicles delivered in 2021, a record year, all of Ferrari’s reservations are taken until 2023.
As Ferrari’s final non-hybrid mid-engine V8, the F8 may end up being a historic vehicle. Although the corporation hasn’t officially said it won’t produce any more, it has hinted that its upcoming models will have hybrid and all-electric drivetrains.
A hybrid powerplant with 819 horsepower based on a V6 is installed in the Ferrari 296 GTB. (Ferrari)
It has already produced a few of the former, such as the current 296 GTB, which has a hybrid powertrain with 819 horsepower, which is much higher than the 710 hp of the F8.
As Ferrari gears up to introduce the Purosangue, its first SUV, later this year, bigger changes are set to come.
The cost of the Ferrari F8 Tributo is what?
The F8 Tributo from Ferrari, which replaces the renowned 488 GTB, has the most potent V8 engine the Italian carmaker has ever provided.
The Ferrari F8 Tributo’s top speed.
In every way, the Ferrari F8 Tributo is quick. On paper, it takes 2.9 seconds to accelerate from a complete stop to 60 mph, assuming you have traction. It travels the quarter-mile at 139 mph in 10.5 seconds and reaches 100 mph in 5.8 seconds. If you have room to run, it will eventually reach 211 mph.
This latest AutoTopNL video gives us a driver’s perspective of the F8 in each of those scenarios rather than providing numerical verification of all those standards. On a stretch of unrestricted German autobahn, the supercar receives a hard workout, and we do receive one numerical validation as a result of the swift travel. The tachometer reads 7,400 rpm while the Ferrari is in seventh gear, and the speed temporarily crosses over to 341 km/h. That comes out to 211 mph, which is the maximum speed that a healthy F8 Tributo should be capable of.
The F8 Tributo will be replaced by what?
The Ferrari 296 GTB is the mid-rear-engined, berlinetta sports car that will replace the F8 Tributo. It is powered by a V6 hybrid engine.
The recently debuted Ferrari 296 GTB is both the Italian automaker’s first-ever V6 PHEV (plug-in electric engine) car and the mid-rear-engined berlinetta that will replace the F8 Tributo.
The Ferrari 296 GTB departs from Ferrari’s traditional V8 and V12 engine models and borrows from the Formula One styled hybrid powertrains to deliver 818hp for a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 205mph. It gets its name from a combination of its total displacement (2992 1) plus the number of cylinders (6) and the GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) acronym.
The 295 GTB is also the first Ferrari road car to use a plug-in electric motor that serves to lower the center of gravity and minimize engine bulk in order to generate very high levels of power and a V6 turbo engine with a V angle of 120 degrees between the cylinder banks.
Owners will be able to swiftly switch between a number of driving modes, including eDrive, Hybrid, Performance, and Qualify modes, using the eManettino (power management) knob on the steering wheel.
The Ferrari 296 GTB can go up to 15.5 miles on electric power alone in eDrive mode, which disables the internal combustion engine. In Hybrid mode, which is the default ignition mode, the power flow is controlled for maximum efficiency and alternates between the V6 engine and electric motor.
The driver can utilize the power of the V6 engine in performance mode without the battery being drained. With Qualify, the driver can maximize the vehicle’s power without worrying about the battery’s life.
In addition to the base model, Ferrari is also providing the Assetto Fiorano track package for $40,000, which uses carbon-fiber components and a unique livery that is based on the Ferrari 250LM to lower overall weight by 26 pounds.
The most small berlinetta to come out of Maranello in the last ten years, the new Ferrari 296 GTB has had its styling redesigned by the Ferrari Styling Center. Details like its wraparound windscreen are reminiscent of various other limited edition Ferraris, such as the J50 and other one-offs like the P80/C, which also borrows from earlier Ferrari designs with its “teardrop-shaped” headlights.
Deliveries are anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2022, with prices for the new Ferrari 296 GTB starting at $320,000.
What does the acronym Ferrari F8 mean?
The newest mid-engine V8, the Ferrari F8 Tributo, perfectly balances sheer performance and cutting-edge design to establish a new standard for its sector. The 3.9L twin turbo V8 can unleash a whopping 720 CV and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, offering an unrivaled degree of driving enjoyment.
In the Italian word tribute, the F8 honors Ferrari’s mid-engine V8s from the previous 45 years. Ferrari has spent more than 40 years perfecting the range of capabilities of its architecture, which generates an ideal weight balance. The F8 Tributo, one of the quickest, most exhilarating, and communicative supercars ever, is the end product.
The Ferrari F8 Tributo performs far better than the Ferrari 488 GTB while emitting significantly fewer emissions thanks to its reduced weight (about 90 lbs less) and higher power output (+50 cv). Ferrari’s Dynamic Enhancer Control System, the third-generation electronic differential (E-Diff3), and the most recent iteration of the electronic suspension control system (SCM-E) coupled with the side slip angle control 6.1 all improve vehicle dynamics (SSC).
It blends the best of what the F8 is about in terms of design, performance, and technology, and offers the highest levels of performance available in Ferrari’s current mid-engine V8 lineup.