It is also more aerodynamic that the model it replaces.
Six months ago, Ferrari unveiled the F8 Tributo coupe at 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Now its droptop version is making its online debut. The new convertible from Maranello is essentially a replacement for the 488 Spider. However, it retains the fixed roof design with an electrically retractable hardtop. An updated rear deck has been added to accommodate the new roof. 14. This is how long the RHT must fully retract or deploy while the car is moving at speeds of 45 kph (28 MPH). The new F8 Spider weighs 20 kilograms (44lbs) less than its predecessor and is only 20 kg (44lbs) heavier that the hardcore. 488 Pista Spider . These good looks are complemented by the fact that the aerodynamics of the new bodywork have been improved by 10%. The new Ferrari convertible is a rival to the McLaren 720S Spider. It uses the same twin-turbo 3.9 liter V8 engine as its coupe. It produces 711 horsepower and 568 poundfeet (770 Newton meters) of torque to match that of the 488 Pista. The new F8 Spider has 50 horsepower and 7 lb-ft (10Nm) more power than the previous model. It can run the 0-60 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.9 seconds, which is a tenth faster than the predecessor. The F8 Spider can go from 0 to 124 mph in 8.2 seconds, which is half a second faster than the previous model. It also has a top speed of 211 miles (340 kmph), which is quite a improvement on the 488 Spider’s 325 kph.
Power gains were achieved by adapting the intake line of the 488 Race race car. The Inconel exhaust manifolds, which were also adapted from the same vehicle, have reduced the engine’s weight by 9.7 kg (21.4 lbs). The weight loss was also due to engine upgrades that were inherited from Pista. A gasoline particulate filter is now available to ensure the F8 Spider complies with European emission laws. This is not the only convertible Ferrari arriving this month. The 812Superfast will also be losing its roof over the next few weeks.