The 710 HP Ferrari F8 Spider Maxes Out the 458 Platform - One Take

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Ferrari, which resisted for so long, is now deep in the throes of the horsepower war. The new F8 Spider, a top-down version of the F8 Tributo, now makes 710 advertised horsepower. The car is clearly evolved from the 488, which itself is clearly evolved from the 458. The power has gone up, as has the cost of entry. But frankly, what wasn't broke didn't need fixing, and the F8 Spider will likely be the gold standard of mid-engined open top motoring for the next several years.
CORRECTION: I incorrectly describe the F8's gearbox as being supplied by Graziano, which is incorrect. Ferrari's gearbox supplier for the F8 Trubuto/Spider is Getrag/Magna. Graziano's 7DCT has not been used since the 458/California.
Ferrari of North America provided the vehicle, insurance and a tank of gas for this review.
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[@johnramsayskier]

Can we take a second to appreciate the level of MOBBING Matt was doing here 😂😂

[@cliffordbradford8910]

yeah, he was whipping the fuck out of that thing and barely working. I remember when he drove that blue 488 berlinetta and he had the jaw sticking out and fully concentrating. Speed is unreal.

[@maxgroh3007]

Stock mobbin*

[@Eggsplanepls]

i always thought his mobbin in the nsx was best

[@AndrewReilly]

Need a math guy to calculate how fast he was going in some of these straights

[@johnramsayskier]

Andrew Reilly how fast he was “allegedly”

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

Absolutely ridiculous to me that Ferrari would make this so quiet and uninteresting sounding

[@konteee]

its not really ferrari, its the EU-regulations that makes it quiet. there is more bad news tooo, soon they are putting speed-limiters on cars too, and rev-limits, and more. hopefully they will find ways around this soon because it sounds pretty boring. "you cant change gears by ear", thats a huge dealbreaker.

[@calholli]

Its also louder than it sounds on here.. the loud wind is affecting the recording a little. It is quiet though--- Sounds like a Honda. lol

[@rockervdrive]

So far, it seems like all manufacturers are not including the particulate filters for the US market vehicles which muffle a ton of noise. Ferrari, just like every other manufacturer has to comply with the new stricter EU regulations. Even so, it can always be improved with an aftermarket exhaust.

[@jonascastejon5888]

Agree, that's why sound-wise I prefer way more the V8s from the latest AMG GT models. They too have to adhere to regs but somehow have manage to still make them sound beautiful. I've concluded that great looks without great sound in car is not worth it. It's a car without heart.

[@aiGeis]

sh*t mic setup doesn't help, neither does shouting over all the noise.

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

Bruh, CarPlay costs more than like 4 iPhones

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

The particulate filter, and the turbocharged crazed for regs has killed the ICE. Sure they're faster than ever, but that's not the only reason we loved cars.

[@ThePrairieDogChannel]

Sounds like a Italian vacuum cleaner..

[@Rossski]

Matt: "hit redline there" Me: "did you really??"

[@mopsnuf]

Exactly!

[@stepangt2chanel]

This car is definition that newer cars might be faster and more usable, but their soul is running away faster then they accelerate

[@RRSmurf]

I guess your test drive was disappointing?

[@The_Unkn0wn_5.0]

I thought I was going crazy when Matt said “There’s redline” because I didn’t hear shit lol. I’m guessing the turbos are playing a big part in drowning out the exhaust note.

[@azbabby]

PowerofMetal247 plus the particulate filter

[@niklasfabricius5530]

OPF really ruins the sound of cars

[@berengerchristy6256]

@@ZeGermanHam no, amgs don't sound like they used to because of the particulate filter. they used to sound like thunder. amgs made in the early aughts vs ones made now sound completely different

[@bradenmchenry995]

Karl Freese the new amgs with the opf sound terrible

[@berengerchristy6256]

@@ZeGermanHam they used to sound like thunder. they used to be N/A or supercharged with high displacement. now they're more like 4L twin turbo. they sound good, just not like they used to. they sounded absolutely nasty from factory 15 years ago

[@ClickToEnlarge]

"If you don't daily it, you either cant afford it in the first place cause you cant afford the miles or you just suck." Preach brother, preach!

[@kavinskysmith4094]

Your not kidding about the exhaust, this is the first time I've ever watched a video on a ferrari and started to fall asleep lol

[@somedude7184]

I’m in agreement. That new EU particulate filter KILLS, the audible experience that would connect you to the car outside of the speed. I’m waiting for the mid engine Z06 and ZR1 to remind the car world of what a REAL car sounds like with pops and crackles with a V8 scream💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤛🏿

[@kavinskysmith4094]

@@somedude7184 theres another issue, I get the feeling that particulate filter is also the same kind they use on diesel trucks, which after about 2 or 3 years needs to be changed, and if not it can cause engine damage to the truck itself, its a guess, but....

[@RS-nq8xk]

@@somedude7184 Real sound doesn't need pops and crackles...

[@paulfairchild8942]

Love your one-take videos. As someone stuck at home during covid, watching you blazing around in a supercar, brings some fun and cheer to my day.

[@yaris684]

2020: When Ferrari no longer sounds like Ferrari

[@detaart]

I DD'd a supercharged lotus elise for 3 yrs, snow or shine. Many people didn't get it, others totally got it when they drove the car for a little. Contrary to popular belief, they are quite comfortable once you're in. This ferrari is completely, absolutely without a doubt daily driveable.

[@venom5809]

I was looking at a gorgeous Huracan EVO RWD at the dealership by me this weekend, it had something like $50,000 in options yet the one option it didn't have was the nose lift system and I was like WTF? 🤦‍♂️

[@bryancarsmiami7918]

This car seems underwhelming for the price

[@mikemoggerson6651]

It’s fast as hell, but it’s kind of boring.

[@fifteen8850]

I don’t know. It seems quite worth it for the price imo.

[@aaronoliver2235]

I can't hear it.

[@Madmixmalo1]

Matt you make the best videos and information online You give us the full experience.

[@valensi1988]

Tubi exhaust can easily fix the noise issue. But it does not sound bad in real life.

[@spacejaime]

Matt - you are really flying down the (usual) gorgeous California back roads! They have become your personal racetrack, as of yet no cop has ever stopped you. That F8 tracks solid through the turns! 👍

[@deezknuts07]

Geez, where's the exhaust note? Like driving an electric. Pass.

[@fesslerivan603]

Just change the exhaust

[@The-ice-bergh]

What really summarized this car for me is the insane speed you are carrying while discussing the space in the front trunk. This car must make you feel far too comfortable going way too fast.

[@terrybuchanan1]

So true:"if you can;t afford the de-preciation to actually DRIVE YOUR CAR, need to buy another car!"

[@whitec59]

These vids are always better with lots of B-roll. Nice work

[@lama6736]

Launch control with Matt Farah is an exercise in patience while he figures it out ha. Cracks me up. Great video!

[@PeakVT]

Matt - why don't you get a set of scales like Harry Metcalfe? They'd be useful for reviews and probably useful at the garage, too.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I think that's probably true, they would be helpful now that I have a space. I use Car and Driver's numbers, which are measured by Tony Quiroga, and can be trusted.

[@BrendanEvan]

That also adds a step for Matt which makes video production slower. If I was him I’d get a set for the shop in case owners are curious though.

[@venom5809]

I think Harry just like using his scales, I'm like Harry, if I had scales like those I would be measuring every vehicle I got my hands on, friends, neighbors cars too. LOL

[@normand5847]

@@venom5809 I would be measuring my turds.

[@Audfile]

@@normand5847 on a car scale? Man.. youve got problems.

[@VS666]

SO STOKED ON THE NEW PLACE! YYUUUUGGGEEE CONGRATS ON THIS MASSIVE ACHIEVEMENT! also I still use AutoTempest almost everyday since hearing about it back in 2017

[@dragospahontu]

It's just ok

[@marccandrift]

Site is trash.. so outdated

[@autotempest]

@@marccandrift outdated in what way?

[@autotempest]

@@dragospahontu can you share where you feel it's lacking? We're always working to improve

[@dragospahontu]

@@autotempest not so good to navigate

[@hussainfadwani3828]

I can actually hear you while you drive. Thanks for wearing a mic or a better mic than in other videos. Thank you!

[@EdD-ym6le]

That was like a roller coaster ride . Matts right about the pace , seems effortless .

[@timjenkins7019]

Ferrari needs to apologize to Pininfarina and have them start designing their cars again.

[@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX]

Pininfarina is making cars that look identical. The Battista looks just like an F8

[@venom5809]

Louder for those in the back, I have been saying this for years.

[@timjenkins7019]

@@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX The Battista looks like an actual evolution of the 488 and not just a taillight upgrade.

[@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX]

Jesse Anderson you just made my point exactly. It looks like a current Ferrari

[@timjenkins7019]

@@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX is that what you took away from that, wow. You have derailed. Better luck next time Scotty!

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

The perfect Cannonball Run car doesn't exist. Matt Farah: Obviously.

[@Syntheticoilprotection]

Great Video Matt! . . Love your character:)

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

Great review - I subbed!

[@googleleavemynamealone9145]

A Ferrari One Take where I couldnt actually hear the engine ONCE! Even with the top down!! I thought these were about theater?

[@speakingtruths4215]

GoogleLeaveMyNameAlone If you couldn’t hear the engine once, then you are deaf.

[@googleleavemynamealone9145]

@@speakingtruths4215 go about 9 mins in. Do you hear the sounds of a company that is known for its crazy sound? I hear more wind than anything

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@speakingtruths4215 matt, the person driving the car, stated that the car is quiet. How could you claim to know more than the person driving the car?

[@press.the.ignition2257]

I've been eagerly awaiting this one!

[@ElliottAlvis]

That has to be the most expensive CarPlay option on any car, is Apple getting kickbacks for that? lol

[@thelarry383]

Apple probably has a flat fee for all companies. Ferrari is probably charging that much simply because they can and people will pay the price. Free extra profit for ferrari

[@ElliottAlvis]

Megatron well, it’s a must-have option so I guess it is what it is 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jlinwinter]

At that price, it gotta come with a free iphone and 4 years of upgrade cycles.

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

My thought is the large OEMs with tons of production and varied model lines (like toyota, GM, Ford, etc) can essentially subsidize the cost of the infotainment software/hardware development so the costs for an Apple CarPlay are smaller than on a luxury OEM like Ferrari. These radios, screens, and software are not cheap from these suppliers.

[@phantommedia9964]

BMW charged a subscription fee cuz they claimed they had to do work to keep Apple Carplay up to date with their infotainment system (BMW canceled subscription fee cuz of customer/public outcry). I guess Ferrari's strategy is to make customers make a big one-time flat fee to cover the cost of keeping Apple Carplay up to date rather than monthly/yearly subscription.

[@rajivkishore]

Sounds like the entire exhaust system is a muffler :(

[@VinchenzoC]

I hear almost no engine. I'll pass.

[@tyler9703]

Saw one of these at Cars and Coffee this month, and holy moly is beautiful. Not sure if it's worth the money though right now, a 458 is like 80 percent of the car for half the price.

[@prashanthpanicker2890]

The 458 is also one of the prettiest modern Ferrari's and one of the last penned by Pininfarina. A real high point for design.

[@Briggsian]

A 458 is a more special vehicle than this. The N/A V8 in the 458 Italia and Speciale sound incredible (which is why Speciales tend to cost more than the 488 and F8)

[@matthewmatthew638]

Or a 650S if turbos are cool

[@monzarace]

The design is a mess of all sorts of lines and what not, but smoking tire! That car is fast! Thanks for sharing Matt. and yes, that higher pressure on the brake pedal - most wellcome and how it should be. Una macchina per un uomo. Kind regards.

[@zakg8081]

ya i’d definitely take a 488 Pista or 458 Spec

[@SteelBlueCorvette]

$400K for a convertible that sounds like a hairdryer, yeah thats gonna be a hard no.

[@Neophobic]

Seeing the intro is funny cause it seems that Matt now has the pull to review whatever he wants whenever he wants. He is the quinissential driving youtuber. I wouldnt even look at a car anymore until I hear what he has to say about how it drives.

[@speedboy6663]

Nowdays, all supercars with latest modern technology are no doubt very fast. I think the key is about driving experience/emotional feeling the car gives to the driver. I was very lucky to have a chance to take the 458 on a racetrack and that V8 NA motor delivered amazing sound at 9000 rpm, which is probably the sound of heaven for me.

[@MrAlpinab7]

Nice vid, now please do a rev battle with that grey Vanquish !🤣🤣🤣 i'm afraid this Ferrari will drop a few body panels

[@ColeGrove]

That’s crazy I actually do look on autotempest from time to time because of matt lmao

[@jpoplin1]

Yet you’re video is the only F8 video I’ve seen come up... 👍

[@joshuasnow9138]

Been waiting for this. Hoping he does a Roma review soon, too.

[@denisleblanc4506]

Is it just me? I've been watching this channel for years and this has to be the fastest ride in the canyons I have ever seen. Apart from the visuals, I think it was the quietness that amplified the speed sensation. And...how refreshing is it that it isn't popping and farting all the time? Loved this video!

[@dhruvtanwar5942]

13:09 Matt's face when he says "I'm starting to smell some brakes" XD

[@cliftonmadden1992]

I love this spec!

[@nathanwabre]

The option prices are hilarious 😂 if the seat height adjuster is badge with the horse I’ll buy one to put on my desk 🤣

[@georgimihalkov4781]

What's up with KZbin lately, they've gone mad with the commercials?

[@josephregan1007]

KZbin red is soooo worth it just for that. Haven’t seen an ad in years

[@ghundi5752]

You know that KZbin vanced eliminates ads, adds background player and much more for free. Best update I ever made

[@jsiszero]

Gotta pay dem billz

[@curtr.5083]

Oh man I got so pumped for that launch then so let down by the sound... or lack thereof.

[@kevinsdb1]

Was waiting for Matt to make the jk I'm going to leave the top down so I can feel the wind going through my hair :P

[@MarcSob22]

This car will only be in production until the beginning of next year! It is just an end of the engine to enter the new rules for 2022! But even so it is absurd, from 280km/h to 290km / h onwards this car is faster than 488 Pista and 720s, my friend instagram.com/c.nv.cardoso/ compared with his Pista and his 720s, and this car has more real top speed than both !! Great content!

[@nickryan8395]

That might be the quickest I've ever watch Farah mob Upper big Tujunga and back

[@polarbear111000]

It totally agree with the daily driver argument you make. Pictured left, my '18 NSX.........daily driver. Bulletproof. Canadian winters X2 at -30C and summer of course. +17,000 km on it now. If you can't afford the depreciation, then you can't afford the car.... Cars are meant to be driven....that's why they're cars, not paintings.

[@GJM-]

I wonder how different (better, more pure, more involving) would be a Gordon Murray Automotive competitor to the Ferrari F8. I think the market needs such a car, an analogue take on the mid engine v8 class.

[@astronmr20]

Probably a gigantic difference.

[@GJM-]

@@astronmr20 Yeah, sure.

[@mopsnuf]

I like the watch, Matt!

[@kev60625]

Matt was absolutely whippin the hell out of that car, it was amazing to see. I would be driving way slower, haha

[@JKHYT]

Been watching One Takes for years, keep hoping that they would transition to 4K at some point. I think the videos would benefit significantly from a higher resolution, as long as it stays at 60 FPS.

[@XR4turbo]

Interesting to go back and watch F355, F430, and 458 one takes after this. Seems like the earlier cars have a lot more charm.

[@NDEEZMiata]

I don’t have Ferrari money...but if I did...rather have the 458. More “useable” power and a glorious engine note. Even straight piped they sound incredible without getting all raspy like a lot of bars do. That being said....the engineering of the F8 is insane though, Matt’s hauling with what looks like minimal effort 🤣

[@Ham1001dy]

I like that rev limiter stutter on the flybys lol

[@derbigpr500]

Every single exterior design change from 488 to F8 is a downgrade. It seems that whoever is behind the design just looked at the 488 and decided to ruin it.

[@feelsgoodman245]

I think you mean from 458 to F8

[@mayhem88]

Agree to Disagree

[@overspecced]

What? F8 is the prettiest.

[@jeffjardine8411]

Thanks for the review, I thought the gearbox is Getrag, the new 8 speed is Grazino ??

[@christianchase5516]

Hey Matt, not sure if you’ve seen it yet but Gordon Murray (creator of the McLaren f1) just came out with a video of his new car the T50. Definitely worth checking out and talking about in an upcoming podcast.

[@mayhem88]

The OEM exhaust system has a silencer + GPF thats why its quiet. If you replace the silencer with a custom made X pipe it will be much louder similar to the Roma without having to replace cats, mess with ecu etc.

[@soupistasty5]

WTF Matt!? You've lost weight, my dude.. I'm sure of it. Looking great! Tell us how n' what you've been doing diet/activity wise during this Covid19 era to slim down n' feel better? I'm curious. (0:42)

[@NoahBB]

Matt, weird question, but what do you think is faster on a canyon road: the new F8 Spider or the APR Golf R Gonzo?

[@EatSleepDrive]

Titanium wheel bolts, I knew there was something missing in my life..

[@wolfenstein731]

weight reduction WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS

[@Briggsian]

The Pagani Huayra has something like $50k worth of titanium bolts in its structure 😐

[@hollywoodcheremonkey]

😂

[@akirat11]

The get squeaky also when the brakes don't get enough heat them since they're CCB. They get better and more progressive once you get on them.

[@johnnyr25]

Fun Fact: The F8 spider pumps Jamiroquai's "Cosmic Girl" through the speakers in race mode whether you like it or not.

[@Vonstroke]

Ace!

[@troypatillo1688]

Love that song lol

[@fortune2122]

Horrifying

[@Yevvy0000]

wow that front overhang

[@jameswillard1]

Mclaren really buries these cars in Spider form, the amount of body flex/twist in the structure is unacceptable in my opinion. I’ve driven 458/488 spiders and with the roof down over harsh pavement and the steering column and windshield header shake are very disconcerting IMO. Mclaren’s carbon tubbed Spiders are virtually identical to coupe counterparts

[@Briggsian]

Isn't the only dynamic difference between the Mclaren coupes and spiders is a 50lbs weight gain for the roof mechanism?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Pretty much, yeah. Once you spend time in a carbon tub spider, you really start to notice the cowl shake in the non-carbon cars. Porsche, to their credit, sells a shockingly rigid cabriolet chassis, with less cowl shake than the F8.

[@jameswillard1]

TheSmokingTire Hey Matt- in your opinion is the 720S noticeably faster than the F8 or would you say it’s pretty close?

[@eichler721]

Convertible supercar are dumb to me and I would not buy one. However agreed the McLaren spiders are the best right now. If I bought car with a removable roof it would be the Aperta versions or like the 918Spyder

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Matt is absolutely mobbing this thing!

[@inditube2]

The AC must be really good in that Westside Collector Car Storage!

[@bigpapadrew]

that thing is a bloody rocket

[@black350Z]

Gorgeous car. Sound is seriously lacking compared with older Ferraris, though.

[@bcbw07]

Found my 2004 Lexus GX 470 on auto Tempest, thanks Matt!

[@prayformojo1117]

Saw this model in the flesh yesterday in Vancouver. Had to do a double take to realize it wasn't a 488.

[@fizzcarreviews7997]

All people are talking about is how quiet it is. Jesus Christ can you relax and accept it?

[@paolasanchezd]

Wouldn’t there be a way to find out if Ferrari is using a particulate filter on US models? Or if it’s just a pass through setup where the housing exists but the filter was never installed?

[@Philatron]

Still sounds like a rocket ship. Great GT car.

[@woody831]

How useable is it as a daily if it doesn’t have nose lift. Is it tall enough to not need it. Def needs exhaust

[@288gto7]

Ferrari hasnt used any graziano gearboxes since the 599 GTO. This has the Getrag (now Magna) 7DCL750

[@fanman71]

Definitely in need of an aftermarket exhaust.

[@richardmahoney9415]

Matt do you feel the chassis rigidity issue bc u drive 720’s and other McClaren cars which are better would a normal person not having experienced those cars just moving up in class of cars they can afford would we feel it.

[@aceofspades6667]

Can the particulate filter be removed for US markets?

[@Atombender]

Ferrari puts their 3.9 V8 into nearly everything. 488, F8, Portofino, Roma, SF90 (+Hybrid), Lusso...the last n/a being the 812.

[@stefangrubesic2708]

Well you can get the NA V12 in the Lusso as well, SP1/SP2, LaFerrari's successor will have it and there are rumours of their SUV having it as an option as well but I'm not so sure about the that

[@jose7777777777777777]

Because of taxes in China and because one engine for everything is a lot cheaper.

[@Atombender]

@@stefangrubesic2708 The SF90 IS the LaFerrari successor already. The next generation of Ferraris will all be turbocharged and/or hybrids.

[@stefangrubesic2708]

@@Atombender Lol it's not 😂 Here's Ferrari's Chief technology officer Michael Leiters positioning it: “We had 488 and 812 and saw space to create a new segment with no consolidation to the 812 or 488. So we needed to add a load of performance over the 812 and make new features over the 488, which is not hybrid or all-wheel drive. So we defined a new segment, a top segment for sports cars. We think we will do it and the first feedback has been positive." (source: Autocar www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/ferrari-tech-boss-evs-v12s-and-next-laferrari)

[@franks2344]

Does this car have the Euro OPF filter? A TT V8 that sounds like this? Very peculiar. Also it's just so over styled. Great drive and review as always.

[@skagerstrom]

I have only driven two real sports cars in my life - a track driving event I got as a birthday present back in the days. It was a 997 GT3 RS anda 430 Scuderia. I drove the GT3 first - and of course I didn't abuse the manual shifter. But I got the hang of it. But DAMN it was a boring car compared to the 430. The GT3 was probably the easier car to live with but every time you pushed the paddle the car kicked you in the ass when the gear engaged. Manual in all it's glory but that was an awesome party trick! Every gear change was a joy, compared to the Porsche - that really felt like just about any other car - just fast. Would I own a 430 over a 997? Never. But man what a car :P So I really get what Matt says about the gears going in so aggresivly.

[@D1man1525]

Why don’t I like the way this car sounds yet I love it in the 488 Pista which is the same engine with an identical output?

[@johnforeman634]

Do you use a scout car ahead to watch for the fuzz?

[@blitzy3244]

Damn you mobbing in this one

[@Mamo878]

I'm pretty sure he was going over the speed limit in a couple of spots there. ;-)

[@povking1460]

The pass was insanely fast

[@T0mmy1107]

From what i have found Ferrari has not used a Graziano DCT in any of their cars. The single clutch gearboxes in the 360/F430 were made by Graziano. Mclaren is using Graziano/Oerlikon DCTs. All new Ferraris use Getrag/Magna DCTs. The Ferrari should be more closely linked to the AMG GT and Ford GT gearbox.

[@I-Teee]

I hope it sounds better in person, because in the video it sounds like a V6 accord.

[@DustinMaxim1015]

Could somebody tell me what road this is?

[@ks3788]

would you get the this f8 or just get a 488?