02-28-2019, 12:56 PM
The 488 successor: the Ferrari F8 Tributo
![[Image: 170410626-0ecaba28-cfa9-4460-9b08-52a50a3e5a18.jpg]](https://media.magazine.ferrari.com/images/2019/02/27/170410626-0ecaba28-cfa9-4460-9b08-52a50a3e5a18.jpg)
![[Image: 170349464-28c4bf7a-ba91-4b9e-8d46-42db0ceb3fd2.jpg]](https://media.magazine.ferrari.com/images/2019/02/27/170349464-28c4bf7a-ba91-4b9e-8d46-42db0ceb3fd2.jpg)
https://magazine.ferrari.com/en/cars/201...ontent=ALL
This car kinda puzzles me. Ferrari usually uses the same platform for two generations of their main mid-engined offering. 308/328, 348/355, and 360/430. It seems like it would be about time to replace the 458 platform but instead they're making a third iteration: 458/488/F8. Does this mean they're not gonna do an all-new car for another 4 or 5 years? Is this a stop gap for 2 or 3 years? Are they delaying on investment in a new platform to see where regulations go?
![[Image: 170410626-0ecaba28-cfa9-4460-9b08-52a50a3e5a18.jpg]](https://media.magazine.ferrari.com/images/2019/02/27/170410626-0ecaba28-cfa9-4460-9b08-52a50a3e5a18.jpg)
![[Image: 170349464-28c4bf7a-ba91-4b9e-8d46-42db0ceb3fd2.jpg]](https://media.magazine.ferrari.com/images/2019/02/27/170349464-28c4bf7a-ba91-4b9e-8d46-42db0ceb3fd2.jpg)
https://magazine.ferrari.com/en/cars/201...ontent=ALL
This car kinda puzzles me. Ferrari usually uses the same platform for two generations of their main mid-engined offering. 308/328, 348/355, and 360/430. It seems like it would be about time to replace the 458 platform but instead they're making a third iteration: 458/488/F8. Does this mean they're not gonna do an all-new car for another 4 or 5 years? Is this a stop gap for 2 or 3 years? Are they delaying on investment in a new platform to see where regulations go?
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
http://www.aclr8.com
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
http://www.aclr8.com

