Ferrari F8 Tributo - Fitting Tribute to 50 Years of V8 Ferraris?

[@andrewnewsome1110]

Having driven an F8 Tributo around Varano Race Track in Italy, and for a day around the hills around Maranello, I was amazed at how user friendly the car was.. considering it will do over 210 miles per hour, and 0-60 in under 3 seconds, the car is just so comfortable and usable. I own an original Fibreglass 308 GTB as well as a few other classic Ferrari’s, I absolutely loved driving the F8 Tributo. The rear screen is just so cool, Ferrari have really dialed in some cool features on this car. I heard one with a Novitec exhaust and it just screams!!! It’s a shame that the EU regulators need Ferrari to make the engine note quiet. Easily rectified with a different exhaust and no way does it harm the experience.. from the few hundred miles that I’ve driven one of these , I am totally hooked.. it looks cool, it goes like stink, and it handles superbly. They are bloody rare too.. there are less F8’s in the UK than there are 488 Pistas...

[@ghostridertom]

Very pricey though. I am not all in. The sound is for me the crucial thing I cannot get over. Staying with the 458...

[@clkgtr12]

​@@ghostridertom they sound really good with novitec or other exhausts( dme..) you forget theyre turbocharged, not like the 458 but pretty close

[@fifteen8850]

@@clkgtr12 imo if people live in the US they should just cut off the opf. Make it sound like a stock 488 which sounds great imo

[@clkgtr12]

@@fifteen8850 id encourage anyone who can to cut off opf, its a shame to let these ferraris sound muted

[@MarcSob22]

I love the F8!! In some races in the USA the real top speed reach over 220mp/h on gps and 100% stock! Designe absolutely gorgeous, i love the sound of the turbos you said you dont like it, specialy if put some direct exhaust, what amazing machine!

[@targaflorio3239]

Another well researched, no fear or favour, honest review. The lack of a screaming V8 sound in the Tributo came as a genuine surprise. Loving this Drive Every Ferrari Series. Absolutely killing it.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyRetroWatches]

Just love this series and what’s so good is it could go on for years!!

[@emptybookdan]

I'm loving this series - the commentary that you're adding, even the smallest details that are in the category of "the collector market thinks [this] about this car" or "the interior is basically the same as..." adds so much more than just "check the Wikipedia article." Because we are on the internet, I'll point out that your history of the V8 Ferraris missed the (no-number-in-the-model-name) GTB/GTS Turbo variants of the 328 which were the follow-on for the Italian market 208 GTS/GTB and have little NACA ducts on their rocker panels. Smiley-face. I only recently discovered they even existed, so I'm very proud of sharing this model info, which is really just the answer to Ferrari trivia questions. Great videos! I look forward to every upload in this series.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks

[@Paintball1212]

Every Ferrari needs to sound like an F-1 car. Period.

[@BAC_Mono]

My 355 with Capristo exhaust does 😊

[@kornonacob]

I got mine with the novitec systems...the sound is tremendous mate....

[@richierich8334]

I'm 42, work hard as an Electrical Engineer, have money in the bank, but don't own any possessions whatsoever as I hate owning more than I can carry, however, if there is one thing I want to own before I die is an F8. Gorgeous motor.

[@eea1119]

Don’t blame the EU for that disclaimer, blame US lawyers

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@remiallaria9156]

If unhappy about EU, buy British car only, if that kind still exists, that is

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

Yeah, a real wtf? moment. I'm driving around here in Germany in cars with assisting systems and never have to read or confirm any weird disclaimers. These British delusions about the EU are quite something....

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

@@remiallaria9156 I think they're all Indian now, which is ironic.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

All politicians are crap,, its shame that our freedom to what car drive to long gone by politicians not engineers

[@Richspjones]

That was great, cheers Damian (and Vincent!)

[@vincentmiller2827]

Thanks Richard, it was such a pleasure being part of this and Damian is a really top fella :-)

[@divo2655]

Thank you for the nice video that you do and all the specific details.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@garyleibitzke4166]

That blue paint is stunning. A nice change from the Rosso Corsa.

[@aeromotive2]

yeah? i hate it, looks so cheap. I do like some blues on cars, just not this one

[@Mr995pippo]

I love it too. This kind of light Blue in general and on the F8

[@davemclean8667]

Awesome video, truly enjoying this series. Keep them coming!

[@RyanLink]

2:43 your stats are incorrect. It's not a 2.9l V8...it's a 3.9l V8.....

[@pkl8811]

ONE OF THE VERY BEST EVER MADE. PERIOD. #F8TRIBUTO

[@stephane_edouard]

Can't wait for the FF !

[@BlessedMe11]

What an excellent, informative, very useful review and fabulous history lesson! This video is very enjoyable and helpful to me! Thank You very much.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it

[@julianowens4071]

Stunning,looks and sounds everything I would love,a sculptural work of art

[@syragrippa8769]

It's nice to see someone who owns and has driven several Ferrraris respond exactly the way Ferrari intended- adrenaline, excitement and absolute pleasure. I love the color so much. Those roads still terrify me.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Mick Jagger pmsl!! So funny

[@michaellawrence3345]

Great vlogs mate 👍🏾

[@doctorj5351]

One of your best videos. Really enjoyed it.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Great vid, review and summary, Damian. 👍🏻Vincent, (the F8 Tributo owner) specc'd the interior really well in my view. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@vincentmiller2827]

Thanks Peter, I wanted to replicate the launch car and the seats mean it's actually comfortable and not back breaking :-)

[@details78]

What a fantastic journey this is becoming, Damian. Where I use to miss the odd episode, here or there, I'm glued to this series.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnrb9397]

That disclaimer wouldn't have seen the light of day if Enzo was still around...

[@TheCarGuysTV]

True dat

[@johnmull59]

I'm am not a fan of modern Ferraris, but your Pista in the colour palette you picked looks absolutely stunning.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks

[@jamesrobert4106]

@@TheCarGuysTV Channelling the essence of an Austin Princess for the interior colour was truly inspiring 😁

[@noway3795]

Great review as always D, kudos for always being able to critique your own stuff dispassionately as a comparable. Re. the two side screens, yes they are deadly on the move but there is one good upside, given you need a 3 year degree course to figure out what on earth they do, especially the right one, its tough for the inner kid to get bored.....even years after santa delived it.

[@scrawny0075]

Is there going to be a special version of the f8 like the pista , speciale etc

[@TheCarGuysTV]

No, but there will be a special for the 296 and the SF90

[@garyg5947]

Great review as always!! 🤞 will upgrade to one of these!

[@kornonacob]

Beautiful n perfect specs by the owner... i would spec it the same too

[@dockengymrat8771]

It cannot be an authentic tribute when the sound is missing, cause the sound is definitely part of Ferrari's history, and the turbo is also just part of the latest part of its erea🤔

[@robertlloyd7493]

Thanks Vincent 👍

[@vincentmiller2827]

It was my pleasure, Damian was a legend and his review was spot on. Being part of his drive every ferrari series is amazing.

[@mattylf1]

Lovely looking car and what a stunning colour in that blue. Another enjoyable video in the Drive every Ferrari series.

[@roninsc]

Incredibly informative review of 'how we got here'! Thanks.

[@daveb5211]

To me, it just made the 458 even more pure and beautiful.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Agreed

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Instant Classic.great production.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuartsmith5308]

Love to see another video of Vincents car, after he fits another exhaust please

[@ChrisMahoney301]

You look like you really enjoyed that drive! 😊 thank you for making another top class episode! 🙏

[@TheCarGuysTV]

My pleasure!

[@Prox__YT]

There are actually 12 buttons on the wheel if you include the clickable wheels at the back of the steering wheel :)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Good point

[@carlfrederick8433]

Great video. Loved to aerodynamic explanations. The F8 is fantastic and I think it is one of the best cars out there. Looks better in person than in photos or video. My only dislike on driving it is a very minor one. The steering is great but it does not offer the feel as in some older hydraulic systems. For example think back to the 987.2 Boxster Spyder you and you mate made a video of. Curious if you agree?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You are correct, but it didn't present itself as a big problem during this drive.

[@LorPGDL]

I've only ever seen these disclaimers in Ferrari - maybe they are overly cautious because their system is soo complicated a lawyer told them to put it there ;)

[@hasscansnsndndnffn7639]

fantastic review Damien

[@jakemoore1973]

Love the detail of your reviews, and your strong opinions.

[@petermcelvogue7521]

Great review I’m surprised you didn’t mention the F40 in your run down of mid engined V8 Ferrari’s.

[@alexb4089]

Yes yes yes! This video series shows how much you love Ferrari - but still being honest about the dislikes.

[@christophermoore5843]

I know it's all personal opinion but I still like the pista more than the f8

[@freddaniali]

Damian, great review! I have an F8 Spider; however, I would trade it for your Pista Spider in a heartbeat!!!

[@WristGame77]

Color on this is great! But the rest of the car was light on options. You might have been even more impressed with a highly optioned one as it’s all in the details.

[@antoinechauvet6702]

Interesting to know what are the differences between a pista and a tributo. I agree that it's not that special for the last of the V8s.

[@alvaro1728]

Thanks for your entertaining and honest review. I agree that the steering wheel has more than it should but it's been like that since the 458. At least now the horn is where it should be, and it's still nice to have the audio controls right behind the wheel. The newer wheels on the 296 and SF90 are truly awful in comparison. Aesthetically, I'm not a fan of the front facia of this car. It looks like an angry catfish. The sound could be better but that's the tradeoff with having turbos and the performance that comes with them. Cheers!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisquinn4181]

I disagree about the steering wheel as an owner of a 488. Everything becomes second nature once you drive it on a regular basis and not having to remove my hands from the wheel when I am driving is amazing and more safe in my opinion. I want to feel (maybe delusional idea, I agree) like a F1 driver.

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

I really appreciate the history lesson at the end!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you.

[@raybrock6083]

Hi Damien. Loving these drive every Ferrari videos. At 7.34 you were pressing the damper button when referring to the "Start Stop" button being smaller :-)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It’s possible 😂

[@johnt9783]

Great Video!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tonymoreton7166]

And so the common theme continues. Better & faster in every (unusable on road) way, but; Interior controls all completely F*+ ked up, and, the real reason for getting a Ferrari, the V8 SCREAM, long gone. It will be back. When the current lunacy quietly gets kicked into the long grass. Great review.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Tony

[@myou6675]

I hope you’re right about the return of the screaming V8 but fear you are not.

[@tonymoreton7166]

@@myou6675 Eventually the penny will drop. That the problem they think is the problem, isn't the problem. And that even if it was, their solution, once again isn't the solution. Then, like the diesel fiasco, our great politicians will look for some very long grass.

[@Maurice_Moss]

Not a fan of the styling tbh, I can understand why people like it, but just looks overstyled to me, like the designers didn't know when to stop. I'm glad Ferrari seem to be moving away from this now, as the Roma and 296 are much more like it. 296 sounds incredible for a turbo v6 too.

[@dasgellendehorn1393]

Ferrari is the epitome of quality, speed and design

[@platypushatstand]

Thanks for the history lesson. I think it’s safe to say you have the best of modern V8 Ferrari’s with your Pista Spyder. Some of the corner shots makes the front look like the new Audi R8.

[@anandpushkar7510]

How the hell do you see an R8 ,it's sharp and aggressive but nowhere near looks like r8

[@andrewnewsome1110]

The Coupe is also a lot more rigid than the Spider... when you comment about it feeling “lighter, more precise” than your Pista Spider, it could well be because of the fixed roof.. I drove the F8 Tributo, and the F8 Spider. The Spider has a LOT of flex, so the coupe feels much better to drive.. really enjoyed the review.. anyone who wants noise just needs an aftermarket exhaust, it will scream then..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It could be, but I’m pretty sure you want to hear my immediate impressions as they come to me. If I have to caveat everything it’s going to get pretty annoying pretty quickly.

[@jerdonsbabbler3515]

Nice 5711. White dial works well.

[@ozeskiman]

Loving this series..superb colour on the Tributo. I agree with you, Damien, that steering wheel is too busy and the engine sound has no soul. I still love seeing your Pista, it's such a great spec.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Tony

[@KK.Madikizela]

Always enjoy these reviews, watching all the way from South Africa. Out of interest, for a daily driver, should one opt for a 458 or a 488? I did also watch your review of the 458 vs 488 and found it extremely informative. Many thanks.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

For a daily driver - 488 - for a special drive - 458

[@jamcarz8982]

Amazing video as always!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@prasadpillai7433]

Great review Damian, very insightful wished they kept the sound the same as the Pista :)

[@steffydog]

Lovely colour and shape.

[@jdexotics792]

Love your videos. If you have to pick one out of Ferrari 458 , f8 , pista and F12 bernelita which one would you choose? I have 812 Gts , Huracan STO and Gt3. Shopping for second Ferrari. Need your opinion. Thanks

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Given what you have, JD, I would say Pista or 458 Speciale.

[@anthonybaker5896]

Nice car and yet another nice PP on your wrist. The steering wheel looks a bit bonkers , until you compare it to an F1 steering wheel. Look forward to the next review

[@leeandrews1072]

One thing after following this series, and seeing all these beautiful colours including your Pista , I definitely wouldn’t get a typical red one! ....unless it’s a classic, like Magnum’s 308 😉

[@colinbennett]

Another fantastic video Damian. The F8 is a fine car but to me (and my goodness these things are subjective) it just highlights how drop dead gorgeous the 488 Pista is. Ferrari’s in house team knocked it out of the park with the styling on the Pista and haven’t managed to match it since - not even with the SF90 or 296 GTB (in my humble opinion). Oh, and yes the 458 is gorgeous too. The 458 and the Pista are the two best looking Ferrari’s this side of the millennium.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I completely agree

[@bigupthebeast]

Beautiful design much better than the 90 stradale that looks like a corvette 😊 Ps Beautiful Nautilus

[@sharupjain8501]

488 pista must also be considered as one of the greatest

[@richardcarter1000]

Lovely, shame it doesn't sound like a F355 or 458.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Blame the Euro green activisists.

[@richardcarter1000]

@@TheCarGuysTV I certainly do.

[@markh6384]

Another very enjoyable episode. The F8 is not a car a lust after though, still manual F355 and 458 Speciale for me!

[@KSL12]

Great review I felt the same about the sound especially after getting out of my F12.

[@F8Tributo]

2:38- It's 3.9 liters, not 2.9 7:57- 13 controls/features in total, because you left out the finger wheels on the back side of the steering wheel, on either side. And the horn button makes 14. And then there's the airbag too. 15?

[@andrewhurstcars]

Nice one Damian - see if you can get hold of a 296 GTB 👍🏻

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Damian just wondering which keys you choose for a sunny day blast? 718 Spyder or ...?

[@philskype101]

F8 backend is lovely. For me I stop at the 458.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Beautiful car 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍

[@Zepherian]

ehhhh, nice video!

[@jayernster7869]

Damien, As ALWAYS, another GREAT, (because of the honest content and camera work,) video. Thank You. I am alongside you in that not too far away, we will all be driving ‘green’ or electric cars and eating flowers for supper and wearing hemp clothes. Jesus...pity the coming day. I wonder if you plan on driving a Ferrari 400, a 412, a 208, and every version of the much maligned Mondial line, from the, ‘8’ to the Mondial T with a Valeo clutch. One of my Ferrari’s is a US spec. Mondial 3.2, and I would be curious to hear and see what you think. The Ferrari community has always looked down its collective noses at the cars I have listed, especially the lowly Mondials. Keep up the Great work, Sir! Let’s enjoy internal combustion engines while we can. Wonder about the new Ferrari SUV...

[@TheRealFLX81]

Have to say, I can only partially agree on the looks. The rear does look great indeed, the front and the sides are way too disjointed imho. Also I LOLd at the shaky rear window, they could have solved this with a different fabrication process but its funny to see that they cheaped out on the mold costs on a 200.000€ car. ^^

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

Love your car and watch videos thanks .

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@giuseppecumbo5123]

Fantastico !

[@geoffclarke8934]

Great review as always Damien. I also love the imposing looks and the colour and agree that the steering wheel is too busy with so many buttons. I think with a car this fast I'd want bucket seats. Biggest negative as you say is the uninspiring engine note.

[@DwainDwight]

drove a friends from Hove to Wales. amazing car, but just way too fast for the road. you will barely scratch the surface unless you take it on a track. love the colour here. thx!

[@laurencecorbett4290]

Damien, you are always great to watch. Informative, funny serious you've got it all. Looking forward to the next installment. Excellent can't understand why you guys haven't got many more subscribers

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you

[@andylong8229]

Interesting comparisons of both the regular and hot versions of Ferrari V12 and V8 engine cars that you have owned and driven in this series. I can forgive the lack of Watch Guy Content at the moment, as this quality of production is not a 5 minute job. 5711 on the wrist?.

[@michaelheath3725]

I don’t think an aftermarket exhaust on a car like this is that simple. According to my amateur understanding. The GPF filter with its ECU connection. The car might become illegal also which has all kinds of warranty and insurance issues. I don’t understand how Lamborghini can still make a car that sounds like a super car and Ferrari is so so far away from that. N/A V10 vs turbo V8, not expecting it to be the same, bit still, such a gap, such a bummer, as the F8 is gorgeous. And if the turbo noise is actually annoying, wow, 200+k car and it’s that annoying. Not expecting perfection but those are really turn-offs

[@djh29971]

The owner has specced this car very nicely indeed, with Blu Corsa being a classy addition and welcome change from the increasingly boring Rosso Corsa with the all important Silver wheels making this one of the best looking Ferrari's to date. Who cares what it drives like when it looks this good?!

[@vincentmiller2827]

Thanks Darren, it certainly is a very pretty car and in the sun the colour is the best in my opinion:-)

[@martinofleeds]

Its Friday & my little evening indulgence, earphones on and………I’m in the Zone . The Car; It’s bang on the Numbers. Love the whole set up of the video, little nod to the stimulants comment 👃🏻👈🏻. Is the swishing some form of waste-gate byproduct Mate?

[@marcdavis2840]

Great & honest review 👍 Love the colour and that's about it for me sadly. If I was spending £200k+ I would rather something that would make me want to love driving it for the noise and feel, those steering wheel controls would mess with my OCD.

[@joaoabreu5]

Hi Damian! Does the Pista sound a lot better than this F8 Tributo? Would you have an F8 or a McLaren 720s? Cheers!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I would have an F8 over the 720S. The Pista sounds better than the F8 in my opinion.

[@AnderParis]

Great video as usual! Just a detail... it's a 3,9 L engine, not a 2,9 as quoted at 2:42.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Dammit!

[@AnderParis]

@@TheCarGuysTV Forget it... this is one of your best production to date, balancing informations and emotions with ease and clarity. Great job!

[@doddsy68]

your stat overlay has it as 2.9L at the 2:38 mark , but its a 3.9L

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I know

[@lukewaring2832]

Epic and you answered my one question . It's not a pista spider so NO I don't want one, honest answer nice.... But you seem bothered by the rear mirror , it's a ferrari there will never be anything in your rear mirror, well not large enough to make it out.. Thanks this series is well good. 👀😎

[@TheCarGuysTV]

:)

[@barrybarnes96]

It's prettier than the Pista.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

No way!

[@martinofleeds]

Watching it again………….What a watch you’re wearing, weapons grade…….you’ve won with that Watch.

[@samuelharding257]

Tough decisions! I still think I’d have to go with the iconic 488 Pista over the F8, but… I think I’d want either a 458 or an F12 to really get the Ferrari experience.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Very wise

[@Ole.Ingmar_Hvrensson]

don’t forget the 355

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Never

[@theusefulchannel]

I really enjoyed that.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Great to hear