Ferrari F8 Tributo Review: The Anti-Ferrari

 

    Three things have defined Ferraris for decades: Speed, Passion, and Beauty. The Ferrari F8 Tributo scores well in only the third of those qualities. It is undoubtedly a beautiful, striking design, but this Ferrari has little else to offer, unfortunately. The F8 is the natural successor to the impressive 2017 488 Pista, which sprints to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, before going all out to hit 208 mph. 4 Years later, you would think that Ferrari would have no trouble besting the Pista's specs. Apparently not, as the 488 actually posts better numbers across the board. A major factor in the F8's incompetence performance-wise is the brakes. One columnist at Motor Trend magazine even said the brakes felt "Wooden", while even going as far as to saying "This cars got issues, and you're gonna pay", referencing the unreliable brakes that proceeded to send world-class, multi-championship driver Randy Pobst off the track. Pobst, usually very reserved, angrily declared he would never drive the F8 again, after his near-accident had his life flash before his eyes.                      

     OK, the Ferrari is beautiful, dangerous, and not-as-fast-as-it-should've-been. What about passion? Does it stir up a longing to get behind the wheel? Many say no. Reports say that customers buy the F8 for the clout, not for the enjoyability of driving it. Enzo Ferrari, the late, great Ferrari founder, is turning in his grave. The Ferrari F8 Tributo is just a big ol' let-down. Is there anything to panic about? Probably not, the other Ferraris are highly-acclaimed. Is Ferrari losing ground on McLarens, Porsches, Corvettes, etc..? Yes, they most definitely are.