The Ferrari F8 Tributo was already a rolling work of art, but some tuners don't hesitate to go even further, even if it means upsetting purists. Such is the case with Keyvany, the German tuner already known for his flashy creations (a friend of Mansory's), who unveils a new F8 835 Supertributo.
First important clarification: it should no longer be called Ferrari. As is customary in order to avoid legal problems with Maranello, the prancing-horse logos have disappeared, replaced by those of Keyvany. The model thus officially becomes the Keyvany F8 Supertributo, a radical interpretation of the F8 Tributo... or rather its Spider version.
Completely reworked look
At first glance, it's hard to miss the bodywork. The Supertributo is dressed in a wave of visible carbon: hood, rocker panels, air intakes, redesigned fascias, massive diffuser and even a discreet ducktail spoiler at the rear. The result is a much more aggressive, almost intimidating appearance, in stark contrast to the natural elegance of the original F8. Specific rims, Keyvany logos and a few red accents further accentuate the character of this creation.
Inside, Keyvany also puts its hand to the grindstone. The presentation is tailor-made, with a mix of top-of-the-range leather, alcantara and carbon, all customizable to the customer's specifications. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece for every owner.
Power rises to 900 hp
But the real novelty lies beneath the bodywork. Thanks to an in-house exhaust system, Keyvany has announced a spectacular increase in power. As a result, with a new exhaust and new mapping, the twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 no longer develops 720 hp as on the standard F8 Tributo, but 900 hp and 1,050 Nm of torque! Enough to transform this convertible into a veritable missile, still capable of reaching 340 km/h but with even faster acceleration.
As is often the case with the German tuner, this Supertributo will not meet with unanimous approval. Some will cry blasphemy, others will applaud its audacity and radicalism. What's certain is that Keyvany has once again succeeded in catching everyone's eye, whether you like it or not.
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Personally, I find this preparation more successful, or rather less unsuccessful, than a Mansory.
I'm not shocked by the many touches of carbon, on the contrary.
It has to be said that Ferrari and Lamborghini are using them more and more - cf. the latest Testarossa and Phenomeno.
Rather, it's the 900 hp that's surprising. How can a tuner, however gifted, do better than Ferrari's engine-makers by producing 70 hp more than the latest iteration installed in the 849?
In any case, this car illustrates what the F80 "Ultima" could have been. That's how I like to imagine the last "Speciale" version of the F80 would have been called as a farewell.
But Ferrari decided otherwise. It's a pity, because this version would have been a superb finale for this beautiful Ferrari.