Performance Review: Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari F8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Ferrari F8 has a 3902cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The F8 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the F8's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1400 kgs (3086 lbs) this makes the Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari F8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp)

In terms of power the 3902cc 32V V8 engine produces 710 bhp (529 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 568 lb-ft (770.1 Nm) @ 3250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari F8 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo (531.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari F8.

The Ferrari F8 has a Power to weight ratio of 507.1 bhp per ton and 405.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 F8 competing with the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo (531.0 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 (530.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari F8 generating around 405.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 Nissan R390 3.5L V8 (428.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (427.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F8 and the 1993 TVR Chimaera 4.5

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari F8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.38 secs @ 131.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 TVR Chimaera 4.5 (10.33 secs), the 2012 Ferrari California 30 F1 4.3l V8 (10.33 secs), and the 2017 BMW 4 Series M4 Coupe F82 (10.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 F8 equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2019 F8 Rivals List.

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