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The most powerful V8 in Ferrari’s history, it produces 720 hp and won \u201cBest Engine\u201d in […]","datePublished":"2019-03-22","dateModified":"2019-03-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Ferrari has unveiled the first official imagery of its new mid-rear-engined sports car, the F8 Tributo.The latest iteration of the Italian marque’sclassic two-seater berlinetta sports coup\u00e9s, the F8 Tributo is designed as atribute to the engine that powers it. The most powerful V8 in Ferrari’s history, it produces 720 hp and won \u201cBest Engine\u201d in the International Engine of the Year awards for three successive years, from 2016-18. Additionally, last year it was named the best engine of the last two decades at the same awards.As well as boasting huge power, the V8 isperfectly adapted to powering a mid-rear-engined two-seater – a configurationthat produces the best possible balance of weight. Thanks to this, the F8 has a0-62 mph time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph.The F8 Tributo has been introduced to replace the 488 GTB. It produces 50 hp more than its predecessor, as well as being 40 kg lighter and boasting ten per cent more aerodynamic efficiency.Part of this efficiency comes from theso-called S-Duct at the front of the car, debuted on the 488 Pista butextensively redesigned to fit the profile of the F8 Tributo. Alone, thisfeature allows the new vehicle to generate 15 per cent more downforce than the488 GTB.As well as looking aesthetically pleasing, the F8 Tributo’s compact, horizontal LED headlights have freed up enough space to incorporate new brake cooling intakes, which help to improve airflow throughout the wheel arch area. “Ferrari has been honing the scope ofabilities of [the two-seater, mid-rear-engined] architecture, which creates anoptimal weight balance, to perfection for over four decades,” Ferrariexplained. “The result is the F8 Tributo, which isone of the fastest, most thrilling and communicative supercars ever.”"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ferrari F8 Tributo sports car","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-f8-tributo-sports-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]