Ferrari F8 Spider Review - Is The Last Ferrari V8 Worthy Of The Title?

[@AntoniusTyas]

James had certainly upped his game quite a lot with that introduction.

[@i_am_retrocity]

Agreed...

[@simonward5833]

Next point of focus is the coat.

[@barryg3128]

@@simonward5833 LMFAO 🤣

[@SquidgyPickle]

@@simonward5833 💯 it's absolutely awful.

[@keithjackson4985]

Agreed. That was kinda, fantastic!

[@lukegarcia3238]

Omg you nailed the Uncle Buck look! Jus need the hat, R.I.P John Candy

[@Fee.1]

John Candy and John Goodman have always been my two favorite “John’s”. Thank god we still have Goodman here in New Orleans. I don’t want to lose him.

[@djryanmcdonald]

Lol classic

[@Rhythmic1274]

I love the C63 interlude and the fact that you left it in.

[@mungojack]

Man, that 355 sound 👌

[@straightsix306]

Tell me about it. They are getting to unobtainum now though

[@SK-vc4nh]

355 sounded like a v6 f430 has the best ferrari v8 soundtrack that’s not a racing car

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Not only the sound but the 355 to me is one of the best looking Ferraris.

[@thethresh]

That 355 was pure music. Funny how much it ruled the roost in that lineup.

[@mmafiemc]

That's what I thought , tribute is it

[@badger748]

The quality of filming, cinematography and PTC intro is way beyond other KZbin offerings. If ever there was a TV interview, this is it!

[@dagnut]

Delivery as well, he's got character

[@tenan757]

7:04 hearing that C63 passing by means I now have to spend my afternoon on autotrader

[@ChrissyThePoo]

It's a real problem with James' videos. I'm always on autotrader afterwards. Probably not for this one though...

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I do it to myself too!

[@markwood7045]

Your channel is by far the most improved and engaging this year - others I won't name have gone backwards, Harry's Garage is always my benchmark, but this one? You've taken a huge step towards essential viewing in my book. Brilliant content and will be sharing this as much as I can. Nice one.

[@marknorton5951]

My F8 Spider - blu corsa/crema - arrives in July/August. I’ve kept the options spend “down” to £52k. Still expensive but for me, a better ownership proposition than a 720S. Can’t wait.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I hope you enjoy it Mark, great spec

[@morgankors1344]

Brilliant, James. Just bloody brilliant. Everything about this review is perfect. Intro, music, commentary, the car itself, obviously. Your dress sense. You really have upped your game. Nailing it post after post after post. You are by far one of the most enjoyable automotive KZbinrs out there. Keep it up and the F8 might not be such a far-fetched addition to your garage at some point in the not-to-distant future. You certainly deserve it, IMHO, for what it's worth.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Morgan, very kind

[@christophermainstone563]

What an epic introduction!!

[@msulemanf]

That intro, music and the sunset was a very elegant way of saying what you wanted to say.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Mark :)

[@Kasim_Mahmood]

What an intro. Blockbuster standard!

[@textm2476]

Incidentally I was behind an F8 from Stowmarket to Stonham Aspall and it looked and sounded utterly glorious

[@rousing22]

I know that road very well

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

Fast becoming one of the standout automotive review channels on YT. Great work James, you have arrived as one of the best voices in the industry, a testament to your persistent hard work (that you make look so smooth and easy nowadays; a deceptive skill because it isn't). The best compliment I think I can give you, and what really marks you out, is that it feels like I have spent time in person with the cars you review, and got to know them as if I was there. With your background it is no surprise, I guess, that your videos are extremely well produced, but still first and forefront, always, are the car and insightful commentary. There is such a wealth of considered and valuable information in every review. You are truly an example to any filmmaker that it is possible to produce superior content independently, and I certainly never scroll past a new upload without gladly clicking on it. Thank you for all you do!

[@aidan.w.carolan]

The shot where the camera is on the rear engine cover when the roof is closed was very reminiscent of "le mans " movie . Very good.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@hornyrob69]

Brilliant video but at 7:24 I genuinely laughed out loud when you referenced that you were dressed as “Uncle Buck” 😆 I’m laughing just typing this…👍

[@seashackf1]

Same👍

[@subarnosinha8042]

This is the best introduction of any JayEmm video so far. It'll take a Herculean effort to surpass this intro.

[@TheTerrier]

This man deserves more subs 👍

[@richardturner4848]

1:09 in, brilliant editing and music choice, I have to give credit where its due.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks :)

[@wbev_thai1666]

To me , that is so beautiful, I will never own a Ferrari but if I ever won some money, a Ferrari is the first thing I would buy

[@blueteatray]

I made this comment right after I watched the first minute of this video. When that F8 appears under the sunset 🤯 this introduction is next level.

[@FOXHOUND4143]

The intro was pure class.

[@xtlmad]

Intro & music are amazing!!! keep the good work!

[@oliversaunder1469]

That intro was so good, been loving all the content lately keep it up

[@yomismosoyelregalo2266]

That’s the best opening sequence I’ve ever seen bar none. Watched it twice.

[@aidan.w.carolan]

Man, your videos are only getting better. Great stuff.

[@RobinCapper]

Great intro, impressive c63 shout out , and colour coordinated cyclist ~0:12:00!

[@adamlane5182]

James - love it 👍, classy opening sequence and music, great walk around and then the drive. I'd say well up their with your best😁, very engaging 👍👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Adam

[@josephweaver6538]

James, I never leave comments but felt compelled to drop you a line. I grew up in the ’60s, so far older than either you or you're normal demographic; like many American kids, I read Road & Track and Car & Driver. I knew every spec. of the exotics of the period & each autos pros & cons according to the press of the period. My father headed Pennsylvania’s largest corporation at the time. Through my enthusiasm, seeming knowledge garnered from the auto reviews and pleading, I managed to talk my father into purchasing a ’64 Lusso that he used as a daily driver, a ‘66 275 GTB4 (my favorite of all Ferrari’s of the period, perhaps of all time), and a Miura that spent more time in the shop than it did on the road. I remember him telling me “How you talked me into buying this piece of “shi… I do not know, but it costs $1,500 in repairs to drive 500 miles” (referring to the Miura-only a slight exaggeration). For your younger audience, each of these automobiles during the period ranged in price from $16,000 to $18,500 USD new off the showroom floor, a Rolls Royce of this period was $20,000; I can remember a used MBZ Gullwing in Road & Track’s classifieds you could regularly find for $8,000 to $10,000 that I dreamt about owning one day. Ah inflation, the U.S. dollar purchasing power has decreased 93% over my lifetime thanks to our elected officials printing money. I have been fortunate to own many autos that have now become classics including 2 E-Types both convertibles one a ’63 3.8 liter 6- cylinder and the other a ’71 - 12 cylinder and a 365 GTC project car that over a period of a few years went through a total restoration. More recently an F Type R, ah the sound it makes…, have always had a soft spot for what my German car mechanic Dietrick calls “British rubbish”. Perhaps a McLaren is in order to really set him off, what do you think? 😊 I subscribe to a number of your competitors on KZbin; however, in my humble opinion, you are by far and away the best, as you not only know your automobiles, what makes your channel extraordinary is you are able to convey the emotions of driving one of these cars, which is the entire reason we buy one in the first place, as it has nothing to do with practicality or value, or we all would be driving Toyotas, it is all about the emotion the car provides each of us behind the wheel. Each is like a beautiful woman, we know they are trouble with a capital “T” but does this reality stop us from getting involved? Hell no! Your video of the F8 Spyder just sold Ferrari a new F8, my preference Russo with saddle tan interior. Ferrari should be paying you a commission. Hope our paths cross one of these days.

[@jan_rnld7960]

This is one of the best videos I‘ve seen on the F8. Thanks a lot James! :)

[@wilkowilkins363]

James, that intro was poetry 👌🏼

[@swiper1818]

The pricing is a shocker...! But it is stunning......btw your comments re scuttle shake seem v accurate and reflect the fact that this is an evolution of the 458 Spider where I felt it was a real issue, though haven't driven an F8 Spider yet - and........great review by the way!!!

[@kevinburke6743]

This will the shortest production ever. What Ferrari are saying is the coupes are done, we're halfway through the spider build &we're starting on the SF90 coupe build. Last year or even 2019 and you were a serial Ferrari owner, you'd have had your name down for the F8 Tributo or spider. Now you'll be doing the same for the SF90 or Spider. This desire & legislation driven. They will be forced to do it. We'll all have drive into & through cities on electric power. Also, A.I. Will control the car to prevent accidents & log jams in cities.

[@euankellock8469]

Really love these, best car reviews on KZbin!

[@andyjohnson4376]

How Ferrari have managed to drag out the 458 platform for so long is beyond me.

[@sympathiser_of_Germans_in_40s]

Simple, they made a kickass platform in the first place

[@mikesanders5433]

Because it was quite literally that good, and if the platform is that good it tends to spread across several generations of the same/similar model

[@thomas316]

Brand loyalty, people love the badge.

[@Corvolet5]

Because their cars aren't designed by Pininfarina anymore. They got lazy, and the Roma is one of the best examples. The F8 really only exists so the 720S has a competitor.

[@manaspradhan8041]

@@Corvolet5 the Roma is just sad tbh. The derivative design will probably not age well

[@stainlessstudio1962]

Absolutely smashed the intro!

[@sportzntouring]

This got a like just for that intro! Loved it!

[@grahamnutt8958]

Same..... and James did not get completely ensnared within the 🕷🕸 lol

[@sportzntouring]

@@grahamnutt8958 😂

[@seanbyrne910]

Uncle Buck, nicely done.. Jay you are a legend!

[@supraking85]

mate, that intro was incredible, had to rewatch it before the rest of the vid

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlb123]

Looking forward to the 812 video

[@garynorman5179]

One of the best reviews you have done James.Very entertaining and best intro that could have even been longer.Obvious it hit the spot and thanks for not crying.

[@humunahumunaha9770]

They're all saying you upped your game but I'm saying your game has been top tier since day

[@thatguydillan6360]

The 458 will always be my favorite of this platform but the F8 is a damn good car to

[@TwizyMan]

Best opening sequence yet, brilliant!

[@vrsmartin2981]

How many of your viewers will get the Uncle Buck thing ;-) James, absolutely loved the intro!

[@MysteriousBreeze]

You have become a very great balanced car journalist buddy 👍🏼

[@Alex-qw7iz]

very happy you have so many views, your chanel is really picking up! you´re a gorgeous guy and i love to watch your videos in my free time

[@MetalHead1904]

Intro is top notch!

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

I am not the only one to suggest this, but JM would make a great host of a weekly or so auto review show, either in the UK or, if no luck there, in the US, where a good such show is very sorely needed. If you have nothing better in the pipeline, it's worth seriously looking into, JM!

[@timothyscherer9163]

But i mean if you look at it overall, ferrari doesnt really have the „change the engine or the chasis for the new model while keeping the other variable (engine or the chasis) same tactic. The 360s engine was still basically in its core the engine from the early 70s 308 gt4 dino. Same family of engine was used in all 308s , all 208s , all 328s, 288 gto , f40 , all 348s 355s and 360s. Only with the 430 and the 488 there were actual massive changes with the engines other than those 2 cars the engines in the other cars were still a development of the already existing engines.

[@BlessedMe11]

What an excellent, in depth, detailed, and very useful review! Enjoyable footage, sounds, and expert advice. This video is extremely helpful to me! Thank You for such great content. I'm planning to purchase a Coupe.

[@MiniBull-vq2yg]

Quite possibly your best video to date. Superb Jay

[@straightsix306]

James is getting up there. Great vid so far mate

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

It’s hard to argue James isn’t the best automotive journalist in the UK. I’m not a Ferrari fan but I was glued to this. Thank you.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Very kind

[@chriscomparescars4416]

Such an awesome intro, nostalgic 😎

[@ProfessionalGolfAdvisor]

Incredible quality video for youtube, amazing intro.

[@comeberza]

I live a big city close to Madrid, and I barely see interesting cars. You are filming in the middle of a field and a c63 goes by. The car scene outside Spain is really cool, I guess that cofirms that we are indeed poor 😂😂 19:23 The sound is alright but when you tested the 360 and 430, the high pitched tone, was mind boggling

[@johnforeman634]

The day will come when these glorious engines will be a thing of the past. There is so much pressure on automakers to electrify

[@rickycalais3356]

And it’s a shame that is happening.

[@kylelewis4685]

Well done. Look forward to your thoughts on the SF90 and 812GTS when you have the opportunity. Cheers

[@pete6891]

lovely side profile!

[@JXBModels]

This is your best video to date; great job, James. Keep it up.

[@nickorette]

Great video! Beautiful production quality

[@WCB-oo9lc]

Got chills watching that intro

[@maxjones2722]

Another quality video from James? Shocker

[@marcs990]

It’s tough but I think I would go the coupe route on this one ☝️

[@global_nomad.]

great that we can watch you go from the very ordinary fare to the spectacular....keep reviewing the full breadth...my dilemma is between a £10-20k used car and a £300k Ferrari...no sleepless nights on that one.

[@alangrace8628]

Great review, the uncle buck reference was priceless 👌

[@lukewatts3284]

The intro was awesome more like this 👍

[@gregrolfe3505]

Great video. At that frightening list price there are a number of alternatives even for the Tifosi; 458 Speciale, 488 Spider plus change; 458 Italia plus enough change for something like a DB9 Volante. Good though this is, would you ever advise someone to take the plunge on one of those rather than those alternatives? Keep up the good work

[@britishbluetess]

Lovely intro gorgeous car, what gets me these days sat here watching this is that there are Audi and Mercedes estates running round with this sort of power and torque now, shows how far most manufacturers have come

[@GoldenCroc]

Audi (80) RS2 and BMW M5 E34 from almost 30 years ago says hello. About same power as the current v8 ferrari back then. Or if we are satisfied with 15 years ago, M5 E61 and Audi Rs6 had more power than the 430... so having the same power as the current v8 ferrari isnt new really, unless you are talking raw numbers

[@blabl590]

That's a good one,"uncle buck"!!!

[@5alm0n]

Loved the uncle buck line !!!

[@robertperillo8738]

“... and a SHETload of torque” haha i like this guy, glad I found this channel Jay. Greetings from across the pond

[@Aprill264]

I really like this style of review, the intro was amazing

[@GH-fh7pn]

Outstanding intro 👏🏾 loved your review

[@christopherhume8896]

That intro is so good I was annoyed when the review started. 😁 Review still good though.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Sorry about that

[@michaelheath3725]

Nice review. I was hoping there wa a review of a Pista to compare. Maybe the more track focussed convertible doesn’t have the same scuttle shake issue.

[@thomasdawe1837]

I won't deny that the intro was impressive. But I watch and sub to you for your authenticity and good reviews. IMO the appeal of KZbin is that real authenticity - compared to slickly edited TV programmes. I'm just one person, but I'd focus on the script (less trying to be Clarkson please) rather than the editing. Overall a great review - I don't usually enjoy watching "unobtanium" but you sold me on it. And thank fuck there's a Ferrari without those ghastly screens that will be outdated in 2 years like the SF90, for those that can afford them.

[@Fee.1]

Well done savage geese level intro there

[@ЕвгенийЛенков-ъ4й]

It would be cool if the Intro ended just with 550 Maranello back lights just to prove that older cars are now more appreciated and lived vs Ferraris with a touch start button...)))

[@astronmr20]

Making use of all your own Ferrari driving footage for b-roll! Like a boss.

[@jasongledhill451]

Awesome cinematography! You are getting good at this!

[@BenB91]

Fantastic intro. Loved it.

[@Maxbann]

Fantastic intro! And not just me who thought of the Uncle Buck coat!

[@el_manu_el_]

What an EPIC intro!

[@samtoscano6891]

Well done! Great, honest review. Now where do I find that $400K?

[@knightofcydonia07]

One in this exact colour passed me on the M5 the other evening, headed towards Torbay. It was following a 488 Spider in black and boy has the F8 corrected the awkward styling of the older model.

[@S2000Y]

Aside from the 'no noise' and scuttle shake I found the £327k price tag a deal breaker for me.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

The straw that broke the camels back

[@rl_31123]

And selling 50K$ over sticker here in the US lol

[@nicwilson89]

I wanna hear it without the particulate filters and a better exhaust

[@deviklovecraft3835]

The into should be award winning if there are awards for such. … Cinematically beautiful, to say nothing of the score . Now I shall go and watch the rest 😏

[@LusioF]

@JayEmm fantastically well-detailed review mate!

[@DemonKamaitachi]

Intro is insane Go Jay Go 🏁

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Brilliant Video!!!

[@hexgraphica]

Am I the only one who's lately appreciating more Bertone's Dino GT4 than Pininfarina's 308? I think that the Dino would be a stunner with better proportions, while the Pininfarina design started to make more sense with the 328 to me.

[@timothyscherer9163]

Personally i dont like the look of the bertone 308 at all. Pininfarina 308 is better looking than both 308 bertone and the pininfarina 328 in my opinion

[@jameswillard1]

Thank you for mentioning the lack of chassis stiffness because nearly every single review (Chris Harris and Rory Reid both complained about it as well) just skips right over that like it’s not a huge deal. I had a 488 Spyder for a short time and on bad roads with the top down the rear view mirror was basically impossible to see out of as it would constantly reverberate due to the vibration/lack of rigidity. More importantly when you would hit rough pavement or a bump when cornering hard you could feel it threw the steering column! This to me was unacceptable in an expensive high performance car and significantly less expensive cars I’ve owned were noticeably more solid. The Mclaren by comparison is a granite tombstone

[@duckman5642]

James is a wizard with words👍

[@jamescomben3185]

I wasn’t a subscriber, why is KZbin only recommending me this channel now...that intro was🤌🏼

[@juanmaldonado3281]

EVERY. TIME. MORE EXELENT. REVIEWS. WAW. TNKS. THAT IS. A. DREAM CAR...HY. FROM PUERTO RICO ..SIR...WE. FOND MISS ONE ...TNKS

[@rich9774]

Loved the intro

[@savethecars315]

That intro!!!! 😍

[@jayaybe1]

28:08 Ooh! A hint of F50 styling there too ; - )

[@astronmr20]

I caught that too.