Ferrari F8
Ferrari's last non-hybrid mid-engine V8 series: 710 hp, all combustion.1
Researched October 25, 2026 from 41 sources
At a glance
The story
Created to sit between the 488 GTB and Pista, the F8 Tributo honors its V8 and mid-rear-engine layout. With the F8 Spider, it closes Ferrari's non-hybrid mid-engine V8 line before the V6-hybrid 296 GTB.1234
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| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1985–1989 | Ferrari 328 |
| 1989–1994 | Ferrari 348 |
| 1999–2004 | Ferrari 360 Modena |
| 2004–2009 | Ferrari F430 (F131) |
| 2009–2015 | Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider (F142) |
| 2015–2020 | Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider / Pista (F142M) |
| 2019–2023 | Ferrari F8 Tributo / Spider (F142MFL) |
| 2019 | Geneva debut for the F8 Tributo |
| 2019 | FDE+ reaches Race mode |
| 2019 | F8 Spider: a 14-second hardtop |
| 2020 | F8 Tributo beats the Huracán Evo |
| 2020 | 1:32.27 at Laguna Seca |
| 2022 | SP48 Unica loses the rear window |
| 2023 | SP-8 deletes the Spider's roof |
| 2026 | HC25 gives the F8 Spider a new skin |
- 2019
Geneva debut for the F8 Tributo
The 4,611 x 1,979 x 1,206 mm berlinetta replaces the 488 GTB. Tributo salutes its mid-rear-engine layout and V8.35
- 2019
FDE+ reaches Race mode
FDE+ reaches Race mode for the first time, with Side Slip Angle Control 6.1 and a 488 Pista-derived S-Duct; aero efficiency improves 10% over the 488 GTB.3
- 2019
F8 Spider: a 14-second hardtop
The F8 Spider arrives September 9 with a 14-second retractable hardtop, pitched between the 488 Spider and the more extreme 488 Pista Spider.56
- 2020
F8 Tributo beats the Huracán Evo
The F8 Tributo wins its Huracán Evo head-to-head; the Lamborghini is faulted for a punishing road ride.7
- 2020
1:32.27 at Laguna Seca
Randy Pobst's F8 Tributo lap tops the 2020 Best Driver's Car field, yet its 1:32.27 is six-tenths slower than the earlier 488 GTB.8
- 2022
SP48 Unica loses the rear window
Ferrari's SP48 Unica one-off recasts the F8 Tributo with a hexagonal motif, no rear window and slim rectangular taillights.9
- 2023
SP-8 deletes the Spider's roof
The F8 Spider spawns Ferrari's SP-8 one-off roadster, deleting the roof entirely and adding a longer splitter and F40-inspired wheels.510
- 2026
HC25 gives the F8 Spider a new skin
The F8 Spider-based HC25 one-off keeps its 710-hp powertrain, wearing slim headlights and a black band that conceals cooling ducts.11
Every generation

Ferrari 3281985–1989 
Ferrari 3481989–1994 Ferrari 360 Modena1999–2004 
F1312004–2009 
F1422009–2015 
F142M2015–2020 
F142MFL2019–2023 
Ferrari 296 GTB / GTS
Power over the years
From 710 hp to 710 hp in 0 years.
Versions
6 versions worth knowing, with their power.
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Standard
F8 Spider
2019–2023
710 hp -
Performance
Mansory F8XX
2021
880 hp -
Limited
Novitec Ferrari F8 N-Largo
818 hp15 built
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Special
SP48 Unica
2022
1 built
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Special
SP-8
2023
1 built
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Special
HC25
2026
710 hp1 built
How to spot one
Look for
- Tributo: a transparent louvered engine cover, echoing the F40.514
- Compact horizontal LED headlights sit below brake-cooling intakes.14
- An air outlet opens through the middle of the sunken hood: the S-Duct.18
Year by year
- 2021–2022
No significant changes for 2021 and no updates for 2022; neither year brought a major facelift.1315
Don’t confuse it with
Against its rivals
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F8 vs Porsche 911 Turbo S (2021)
Laguna Seca lap lower is better
F892.3 sPorsche 911 Turbo S (2021)93 s8
Prices
Value today $355.0K–$446.0K28
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| Year | Price | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Launch price | $275,580 | US Tributo base, 2020 model year |
| 2020 | Price when new | $275,580 | US Tributo base |
| 2020 | Price when new | $302,500 | US Spider base |
| 2020 | Price when new | $365,741 | US Tributo, as tested (25 options) |
| 2021 | Price when new | $275,780 | US Tributo base |
| 2021 | Price when new | $302,500 | US Spider base |
| 2022 | Price when new | $280,947 | US Tributo base |
| 2022 | Price when new | $308,068 | US Spider base |
| 2023 | Price when new | $285,250 | US Tributo base |
| 2023 | Price when new | $329,592 | US Spider base |
| 2024 | Auction sale | $366,000 | 2022 F8 Tributo, 709 miles, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $336,000 | 2020 F8 Tributo, 3,600 miles, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $357,000 | 2022 F8 Tributo, 89 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $640,000 | 2022 Spider, 342 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $459,013 | 2020 Tributo, 4k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $510,000 | 2021 F8 Spider, 4,900 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $600,000 | 2023 F8 Spider, 1,400 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $608,888 | 2022 F8 Spider, 3,600 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $431,000 | 2020 F8 Tributo, 3,600 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $405,000 | 2021 F8 Tributo, 920 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Value today | $355,000–$446,000 |
The rest of the story is in the app
The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.
Versions
- Why each of the 6 versions matters
Legend
- 13 stories from its legend
- “Four straight Engine of the Year wins”
- “Fastest at Laguna, slower than the 488”
Generations
- The story of each of the 8 generations
Market
- 5 things to check before buying one
- Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.
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- Ferrari F8 Spider (2019 – 2023) review – Maranello’s answer to the McLaren 720S Spider | evo evo.co.uk
- Why the 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Is Based on the 488 roadandtrack.com
- The Ferrari F8 Tributo: a celebration of excellence lulop.com
- Just One 2023 Ferrari F8 Tributo Was Imported to the Americas caranddriver.com
- Ferrari F8 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- The Ferrari F8 Spider: the evolution of the species lulop.com
- Ferrari F8 Tributo vs Lamborghini Huracán Evo Comparison Review: Which Supercar is More Super? motortrend.com
- Best Driver's Car 2020: Laguna Seca Lap Times, Slowest to Quickest motortrend.com
- Ferrari SP48 Unica Is a One-Off F8 Tributo with Smoother Styling caranddriver.com
- Ferrari SP-8 is a Special One-Off Ferrari Based on the F8 Spider caranddriver.com
- The Ferrari HC25 Is a Sleek One-Off Supercar with a 710-HP V-8 caranddriver.com
- Ferrari F8 Tributo specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times - FastestLaps.com fastestlaps.com
- 2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo / Spider Review, Pricing, and Specs caranddriver.com
- 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Demands Driver Involvement caranddriver.com
- 2022 Ferrari F8 Review, Pricing, and Specs caranddriver.com
- "MANSORY F8XX" | Press room mansory.com
- Novitec Ferrari F8 N-Largo | NOVITEC – Performance en Vogue novitecgroup.com
- Review: The 710-HP 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo is Smarter Than You motortrend.com
- First Drive: 2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo Review | GRR goodwood.com
- GENERATIONS: Evolution of the Ferrari V8 barrettjacksoncdn.azureedge.net
- Ferrari F430 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Ferrari 458 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Ferrari 488 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Ferrari F8 Tributo (2019 – 2023) review – the last pure petrol mid-engined Ferrari | evo evo.co.uk
- Ferrari GT4 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Real Racing 3 - Ferrari ea.com
- Forza Horizon 5 Series 7 Update forza.net
- The Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari F8 Tributo: Launch Cars, the Spider Split and Where Values Settle After the 296 | Marque marquecars.com
- 23,000 Ferraris Recalled for Potential Brake Failure caranddriver.com
- Four Ferrari Supercars May Have Loose Driveshafts | Carscoops carscoops.com
- Ferrari F8 Tributo – we hate to dampen your enthusiasm, what about the warranty? - Buying a Car - AutoTrader autotrader.co.za
- 342-Mile 2022 Ferrari F8 Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $640,000 on September 4, 2026 (Lot #261,185) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 4k-Mile 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $459,013 on October 16, 2026 (Lot #268,955) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 920-Mile 2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $405,000 on July 1, 2026 (Lot #250,319) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 3,600-Mile 2022 Ferrari F8 Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $608,888 on September 23, 2026 (Lot #264,608) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 4,900-Mile 2021 Ferrari F8 Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $510,000 on October 14, 2026 (Lot #268,554) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 1,400-Mile 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $600,000 on October 7, 2026 (Lot #267,173) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 3,600-Mile 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $431,000 on September 17, 2026 (Lot #263,619) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $336,000 on September 12, 2025 (Lot #209,714) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2022 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $357,000 on May 30, 2025 (Lot #194,038) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2022 Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $366,000 on June 5, 2024 (Lot #149,484) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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- roadandtrack.com
- lulop.com
- caranddriver.com
- en.wikipedia.org
- motortrend.com
- fastestlaps.com
- mansory.com
- novitecgroup.com
- goodwood.com
- barrettjacksoncdn.azureedge.net
- ea.com
- forza.net
- marquecars.com
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