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

[@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.

[@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]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Paintball1212]

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

[@pkl8811]

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

[@johnrb9397]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

True dat

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@dasgellendehorn1393]

Ferrari is the epitome of quality, speed and design

[@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 😁

[@MyRetroWatches]

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

[@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🤔

[@julianowens4071]

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

[@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]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@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 :-)

[@stephane_edouard]

Can't wait for the FF !

[@RyanLink]

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

[@jerdonsbabbler3515]

Nice 5711. White dial works well.

[@alexb4089]

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

[@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.

[@davemclean8667]

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

[@MyRetroWatches]

Mick Jagger pmsl!! So funny

[@christophermoore5843]

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

[@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.

[@stuartsmith5308]

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

[@iphoie]

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.

[@michaellawrence3345]

Great vlogs mate 👍🏾

[@ChrisMahoney301]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

My pleasure!

[@richardcarter1000]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Blame the Euro green activisists.

[@richardcarter1000]

@@TheCarGuysTV I certainly do.

[@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.

[@mattylf1]

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

[@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.

[@freddaniali]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@roninsc]

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

[@sharupjain8501]

488 pista must also be considered as one of the greatest

[@garyg5947]

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

[@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

[@kornonacob]

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

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

I really appreciate the history lesson at the end!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you.

[@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. ^^

[@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

[@petermcelvogue7521]

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

[@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

[@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

[@markh6384]

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

[@doctorj5351]

One of your best videos. Really enjoyed it.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@bigupthebeast]

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

[@Ole.Ingmar_Hvrensson]

don’t forget the 355

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Never

[@hasscansnsndndnffn7639]

fantastic review Damien

[@richard-markdodds305]

so it's fast but sounds crap, what is the point???

[@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!

[@jakemoore1973]

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

[@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 😂

[@martingetliffe]

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?

[@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...

[@KSL12]

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

[@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

[@steffydog]

Lovely colour and shape.

[@andrewhurstcars]

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

[@rrsstt7767]

This car is beautiful but makes absolutely no noise! You’re obliged to change the stock exhaust otherwise it’s a very boring vehicle.

[@kornonacob]

I bought exactly the same color n spec as this one... my daughter is daily driving it till today

[@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:-)

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Beautiful car 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheAussieRod]

Vote Damian to transport minister to save petrolheads from extinction

[@jamcarz8982]

Amazing video as always!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@johnt9783]

Great Video!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@prasadpillai7433]

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

[@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.

[@consciouscreator2526]

Really like this but Ferrari is no longer taking orders for the F8. 😢 This cost slightly more than £1 million here. The price in the UK is making me envious.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Where is “here”, out of interest?

[@consciouscreator2526]

@@TheCarGuysTV Singapore. The Ferrari owners will go for road trips to Malaysia as there isn’t much space to run their cars here. The missus plan to relocate to Australia or the UK when our son is older. I like that plan particularly the UK where I once lived for 4 years. I must get my hands on a Ferrari if we move. I’m not being arrogant by saying my next sentence as some people are struggling to put food on the table…… £300k isn’t a high price to pay for a Ferrari in the UK. 👍🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

@@consciouscreator2526 Ah yes, the taxes and price of cars in Singapore are legendary

[@consciouscreator2526]

@@TheCarGuysTV it’s ridiculous but if the government don’t tax, you will see massive jams on the roads. Anyway I’ve told the missus that I have a mid life crisis so either I have an affair or I buy a Ferrari. The compromise is I can buy a nice car when we relocate. In the meantime I shall continue to watch your videos. ☺️

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

Love your car and watch videos thanks .

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@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!

[@dam00r]

By the sound of it (or the grunts), I will need to wear a corset when driving this car

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes!

[@davidhuysmans67]

Since they sell most of their cars in the US i think the disclaimer is for that part of the world and is not enforced by the EU.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Could be

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui]

Im gonna get one..

[@fiors73]

348 tb/ts, followed by 348 gtb/gts are missing, as well as the 355.

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

Its a lovely car. Better looking than the 488 imo but not as pretty as the 458.

[@Zepherian]

ehhhh, nice video!

[@theusefulchannel]

I really enjoyed that.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Great to hear

[@kornonacob]

U shud have bought n kept this f8 tributo mate... looks more beautiful n performs better than others

[@giuseppecumbo5123]

Fantastico !

[@AMCL5]

Dark days ahead for petrol heads. Ev soullessness forced upon us.

[@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

[@doddsy68]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I know

[@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?

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

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

[@EM-vl6zm]

the pista spider such a nicer looking car. f8 has strange rear end

[@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!

[@Nine9Three]

So the big disappointment is the sound? Bring the CS back please!?!

[@lukewaring2832]

This is going to be good, this is chapter where the hero starts to question ferrari and where her starts thinking 458 is last new toy from the stable.. Let see if he was right. Kettle boiled tea in hand let's see..😎🤪

[@brianiswrong]

At 5:20 Show me a better wheel / caliper combo 👍 I can wait 🤔