The 458 Italia is by no means one of the greatest V8-powered masterpieces crafted by Ferrari. With the perfect balance of style and performance, it's no wonder the 458 Italia is the ultimate tour de force Ferrari has ever made. Even the opposition couldn't keep up against its charms.
Fast forward to a decade later, the 458 has grown up into the ultimate V8 masterpiece Ferrari has ever made; the F8 Tributo.
So, what's it all about the Ferrari F8 Tributo, you may ask?
The F8 Tributo says it all. It is a fitting tribute to all of the greatest V8-powered Ferraris in history from the 308 to the 488. For starters, the F8 retains the same 720PS 3.9L V8 Twin Turbo engine from the hardcore 488 Pista so with the F1-style double-clutch gearbox in place, it goes from 0-100kph in less than 3 seconds and onwards to 340kph. Apart from that, the F8 is lighter and more aerodynamically efficient compared to the 488 GTB it replaces and it's armed with a cutting range of tech such as the improved Side Slip Angle Control and the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer Plus, among many other improvements from its predecessor. It managed to shed 0.5 seconds from the Pista when it went around the Fiorano.
While downright beautiful to look at compared to the 458, except for the rearview that was stolen unashamedly from the Lotus Exige, the F8 drives like a race car because of its Scuderia Ferrari know-how implied in this ultimate V8-powered Ferrari. Give it a twirl and it sure loves to handle through the corners like a racing machine. Come to think of it, I'm already familiar with the way the F8 Tributo moves but still, this is GT7 and you're fine to introduce or re-introduce yourself to the F8 Tributo any time you want because when you give it a go, it will soon become your favorite Ferrari to drive in the game.
Speaking of which, let's find out how much Ferrari went through the years from the making of the 458 to the F8 Tributo, and with that, I went to Bathurst to conduct this serious experiment.
With Bathurst as its main testbed for the two V8-powered Ferraris, it's time to proceed with the experiment. Roll the tape!
After a quick lap around Bathurst, here are the results;
458 - 2m26.931s
F8 - 2m22.751s
It took nearly four seconds to evolve from the 458 to the F8! Kudos to Ferrari!
As the world shifts from the time proper ICE-powered vehicles becoming a thing of the past and electrification's the new normal, it's best to say that the F8 Tributo is becoming one of the all-time greats as it becomes the ultimate ICE-powered Ferrari ever built, although that designation belongs to its V12-powered big brother, it is still this is the ultimate V8-powered Ferrari ever built, no questions asked.
It's been an honor to drive the F8 Tributo in GT7. This is by no means the ultimate V8-powered Ferrari masterpiece, a tribute to the best V8-powered Ferraris in history. As the world shifts to the new normal, it will soon become an instant classic.
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