Harry is a class act, and almost in a class of one...I think Harry's magic sauce is he is "authentic" and it start the minute he begins. Not always easy on camera...I remember his early days at EVO.
Yes, genuine quality car-enthusiast's content from the guru! Many thanks Harry. "Too fast for the road?" Yes, after 2022 aren't all new cars to be fitted with Active ISA (Intelligent Speed Adaption), that will limit the car to the speed limit of the road, and data log it, so the police can prosecute you later? So you won't be going over 60 mph once out of town on those local roads. And local 'old-pick-ups' will be overtaking you in your new 2022 SF90. Cheers.
Fantastic video as always Harry. If ISA is introduced, these types of cars will be relegated to just driving slowly around Harrods and Knightsbridge in traffic jams, showing off... or day trips to the German autobahns, where anyway speed restrictions could soon be introduced - the ADAC has softened it's opposition to restrictions due to climate change? What do you think, Harry?
@14:00 I love your calmness and focus when accelerating. Sunglasses on. Unbothered. I just started laughing and replaying it. No annoying talking when focussed. I hate it when people overdo their reaction. This is very good. Lovely.
Just found your channel yesterday and devouring your content - just love this stuff, great shots , great editing and delivered with all class and no bullshit. Thanks so much to all involved.
yes what a good back to back that would be, from a driver's perspective on public roads.. something you can exploit and enjoy to the point it puts a smile on your face all the time... never thought I would say that a Yaris v ferrari.. :-)
@@Tracertme yes... Also, the depreciation on the Tributo in the first 2 months ALONE will buy the GR Yaris, and pay for parking, fuel, insurance and maintenance for a year and a nice driving vacation in the Cotswolds or New Forest besides... And you will arguably have more fun driving it because its usable (and repairable if things go pear-shaped) The Tribute only makes sense for billionaires and you tubers to own.... its fun to see their adventures, but no way would I want the financial headache... Also Ferrari is going to launch another model in 19 mins soooo.... there's that 😊😊
I've been seeing a theme with supercars lately. Jeremy Clarkson started to talk about the cars getting too fast a few years ago, and now Harry and even Chris Harris. Makes you wonder what the future will hold for supercars. Perhaps styling and comfort will become more important than speed?
It's already happened with Superbikes as R Smith says. Yes, you can still buy a crazy 1000cc race bike but the biggest growing market are the detuned naked versions that you can actually enjoy on the road without ending up in prison for speeding in first gear! I know I sold my my GSXR1000 and have more fun on my Triumph 765 with about half the power, as you can actually use it.
Proper honest review.this is what we need. Not just drooling because it's a Ferrari or moaning it's too expensive just the details and ab honest review.fabulous content
I have a modded Focus ST (got about 360hp) and even with that I have this problem, couldn’t imagine having one of these and just wanting to cane it all the time!
@@raydoherty5419 yep... I could never afford this, but I would either be terrified of (a) dying (b) being arrested (c) scratching the carbon fiber or (d) all the above.... I like what Chris Harris said about the SF 90. Its impressive, but what would I do with it??? Cheers!
@@ukbondraider to date? I don’t think you meant to say that. Ferrari’s V8 design peaked with the 458 Italia. After that after single mid engine v8 Ferrari was an evolution of that kind of like what Porsche does with 911. But instead of making the pininfarina designed 458 more attractive they kept ruining it. Now we have this mess. The back looks plain weird and the double large tail lights were a bigger statement than these quad ones on the F8. The front end is way too busy and they still didn’t move away from that dated headlight design. Oh and the interior is over 10 years old now. New vents here and there won’t make it look new. Look at the 812 Superfast as well it looks way worse than the f12berlinetta. The design got busier. I understand beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For example I think the SF90 looks great and fresh and the F8 should’ve looked like that but instead it had to be a separate model for much more money because development costs a fortune and they need to make a profit. Anyway I’m not a fan of modern super cars or modern cars for that matter. The 60s had the best designs IMO.
@@MrLundefaret I don’t see much Lotus except a bit of Evija in the headlights. I personally agree with there being a bit of Noble in it though, M600-esque rear lights
Previous generation Corvette at the front; 1998 Lotus Elise at the back. 2012 McLaren for the antique-looking side intakes. "But it's a Ferrari"; and the Emperor has no clothes.
I currently own a 355 with a manual transmission and capristo exhaust. The new Ferraris don’t interest me much. I could see maybe trading for a 458 or F12 someday but probably won’t. The 355 is fast enough, sounds better and looks better.
I'm begging Harry to review exactly a 355 manual with a capristo. Totally agree nobody needs more than that. What's the point of having 700HP domesticated by electronics?
Essentially these cars can no longer be driven on the road. Impossible to really drive and enjoy them at safe speeds not to mention legal ones. So as a track car that's sort of still too heavy and posh for the purpose or to just be seen in. We've lost the true road engagement so now it's just look at me and short bursts of noise and enthusiasm. Harry is the GOAT
I don't blame them one bit and find the outrage slightly odd because the buyers spend 50-100 grand on no less overpriced, pointless options or eight grand reversing cameras.
4 point harness is dangerous if not put on as he explained. if you put it wrong in big crash situation the belt will squeeze your stomach instead hold you to your hips.
Thanks for the comment and I fully agree! I see so many people put 4-point harnesses on wrong, I had to point out the correct way to do it. They really ought to be 5 or 6 point but guess that wouldn't be so popular with customers who only buy them for the look. They're also s**t quality too and hard to adjust..
I don‘t get why none of the luxury performance brands make 4 points using adapted 3 point hardware: have one belt left and one right with a fixed buckle each and a belt tensioner including the explosive crash pretensioners on both the hip belt attachment points, and (slightly weaker) belt tensioners with force limiters on the shoulder belts. It would reduce submarining considerably because of the explosive tensioners, it would ease the strain on the neck because of the force limiters (so you don‘t snap your neck and the airbag can do its job), and lastly it would even be more comfortable to put on and drive with (e.g. when you have to lean out a window).
Sums up the dilemma of the modern supercar. Brilliant car, but just by watching Harry's body language, you can see that the power delivery is so ferocious that you seem to be right on the edge when you push it - and Harry is a very competent driver.
Controllable? That car looked like it was skipping and skating all over the road. If you don't lose your license for speeding it looks like the ordinary person would end up accidentally side swiping the car in the other lane.
I think this “our car produces bigger numbers than yours game” has gone too far between manufacturers. A beautiful looking thing but why do these things need to be that quick? It looks utterly unusable why not give it 450/500hp and just make it enjoyable instead of pointless. Having said that this is another great video Harry keep the content coming !
Exactly. Those are quick and fun, this is fast and terrifying. Must be stressful to drive it around, scared that a little too much foot work and you’ll end up in a ditch.
@@Ashfielder I think that was the point Harry was making. The electronics are so good it will prevent this from happening, providing of course you don't switch it off...
It seems that ferrari have basically traded the drama of of a great sounding naturally aspirated engine and a manual gearbox for out and out speed. Seems like a pretty shity trade off.
@@mmtot They don't have a choice in the matter, nor does any other car manufacturer. The regulations dictate what manufacturers do today. The answer is to buy an older car like a 430 or 458.
@@grahamtricker4103 I'm sure they could squeeze 500 horsepower out a naturally aspirated 3.5 put a manual gearbox in it and keep the weight under 1300kg. If lambo can bring out a 5 ltr plus hurracan I'm sure Ferrari could.
Got recommended your channel.....omg....you sir are the best journalist I have ever listened to. You are a cross between James May and Chris Harris. The attention to detail is perfect. Yes Jeremy Clarkson is the one everybody knows but the true petrol heads amongst us knows who we would rather listen to...the answer is you. Keep up the good work, I love your videos.
@Can do Life those of us who buy cars without all the bling are usually interested in driving it rather than resale value. There are others out here who appreciate driving purity and don't want to pay for extra stuff they don't really care about. Unfortunately in the last couple of decades there have been too many people who see buying and selling cars as a way to increase their wealth. Manufacturers are part of the problem, starting with Porsche!
Those wheels are cool. The offset star and very thin spokes are eyecatching. I miss big, thick walled rubber and wish it would make a comeback (somehow with modern performance of course) but these wheels are very striking nonetheless. Overall not my favorite Ferrari, but a lovely car for sure. I'll have one in yellow, please!
Harry Metcalfe is simply the best motoring journalist who makes the best reviews. I've never heard this car live, but on video it sounds like a four cylinder. It is obviously also just a ponsy exercise in order to show all the possibilities of spec. In my opinion - a pointless car. So, if anybody thinks otherwise - be my guest, you are allowed to your opinion. Hats off to Sir Metcalfe.
I've got to say that I find the sound mega compared to mclarens, the 720s is stunning, fast as hell but it just doesn't sound as light and menacing as Ferraris turbos do. The 430 and 458 were on a league on their own, but as far as hybridization is coming, this loud-sounding slightly high pitched v8s must be appreciated
@Darryl Cashman Yes but that means risking your licence every time you want to enjoy your car. Don't get me wrong, if i could get away with it i'd be doing that all the time but in our surveillance/nanny state modern world you just can't get away with it anymore.
That's actually free, with the implication being you'll want to splurge £100k on glossy carbon and other junk so that you can have a nice full plaque to show people, rather than an embarrasing baron plaque with "wing emblems" and "colour coded stiching" ticked
I had to replay that 'leaving town' boot ! Holy ! A really honest shot that conveyed to me the power of not only this car, but all of these modern day 500+ hp sports cars better than any shot or description i have seen or heard to date! Great watch, thank you Harry and team, for you are the realest!
I agree with you; it really sharpens up the 488GTB and for me the return to 4 tail lights links it much better to its heritage. As to the performance, I haven't driven the F8 yet but from the experience in the 488 I think they've done a good job of giving these cars effortless acceleration in normal use while reserving the absolute madness for when you specifically go looking for it. And for a turbo it sounds a lot better than it has any right to! Bodes well for any Dino-type car that might be in the pipeline. But I would never drive a car like this as a daily driver. I'd want to reserve it for times when I could enjoy it and not dilute that sense of occasion. After all, if you get used to an F8, where do you go next?
You are so right. I only drive my Ferrari on weekend days in good weather. The thrill NEVER goes away. It runs great, stays clean and looks beautiful. I’d get no enjoyment driving it on a rainy mucky day in rush hour traffic. Now it’s filthy, and you can’t just wash a Ferrari, you have to detail it. (I’m in Vancouver Canada, it’s horrible). On and off the clutch for what??
@@richboy900 Lambos just sound annoying to me. But then, I'm not a guy who particularly cares about sound, for me it's the least important thing about a car. If you have to ask, imo the best sounding new engine is the aston 5.2L V12 of the DB11 and DBS
I've just watched about 5mins of this video and had to stop to have a proper rant.... Ferrari are having everyones (who can afford to buy one) pants down, to me it's like they've gone into self destruct mode....
@@hindmonk how is that? They are making desirable, competitive cars. In terms of drivetrain, hands are tied due to emission regulations Just wait till their SUV comes out lol.
So in your opinion, do you think you’d have more fun with something like an F355? Something with less power that still revs like crazy but won’t get you into legal trouble within using the first two gears? I think as a lot of modern cars reach performance figures like the F8 has, it makes better and better of a case for the Ferrari back catalog, maintenance not withstanding.
The options prices are obscene. £2400 for an upgrade to Apple CarPlay? £1000 for badges? ( I’ll stick to my Tesla M3 Performance thanks). Great review as usual Harry. Thanks.
Honest review! Stuff like this is an ongoing discussion on the Ferrari forum. The sounds is a huge point of contention that frequently gets brought up when discussing the future of Ferrari and ownership.
Our local track has a couple of interesting rules: "3 point OEM seat belts minimum required" and "4 point harnesses will not be allowed." You are allowed to run aftermarket harnesses providing they're at least 5 points with a crotch strap. I'm not sure what they'd say if you showed up with an OEM 4 point harness. It'd be pretty ironic if fitting track options to your Ferrari made it ineligible for track use. The point is probably moot, as I don't think Ferrari is allowed to sell the 4-points in the USA. Oh yeah, if you have anything above 3 point belts, they "strongly encourage" the use of a HANS or similar device.
Yeah its an absolute joke. They're just taking the piss out if their customers. You cant have engine covers that Audi have as standard at 50k as a 7k option on 210k car. Also I never thought you could have too much carbon fibre. But now Ferrari offer almost everything in and around the engine bay, in carbon, its just... grey. Masses if grey. For 35 grand extra.
If you can afford to buy this car and the maintenance costs involved then 10k options don’t mean anything. This is a beautiful car but not the Ferrari I would buy. The new ones are too fast. I love the older manuals, the V12s etc. A nice 328 would be fast enough for me.
It’s really not that bad when you consider it’s functionality and it’s not overly noticeable painted black. I mean once upon a time people probably thought wing mirrors were ugly.
I would’ve thought the NA V12 would’ve been gone before the turbo V8s they developed. Perhaps they’ll go the reduced capacity turbo V12s like Aston Martin did. One can only hope because I think a mid engined V6 will be a hard sell to Ferrari enthusiasts
I have owned four Ferraris. The F8 is my only new purchase. The car is amazing. It can be a daily driver or scare the hell out of your passengers on country roads. I sold both my 599 GTB and my nero 360 3 peddle Modena for it. I should have kept the Modena ad found another finance vehicle.
I was in the 458 with one of the Ferrari press drivers and thought then the 458 power delivery was quite brutal, after also being in the Ultima with Mr Marlow at the wheel, my race-prepared Escort Cosworth with a Moutune engine seemed nothing to either of them, so the next jump on a normal road when the motorways in normal times you would now struggle to get over 70mph and as you say cameras everywhere, when could you truly enjoy this type of car for the investment? Good review, thanks.
@Wild Bill Two different things - in UK English it is spelt 'aluminium', US English removes the second 'i'. It does bug me when people (nearly everyone) in UK pronounces it 'alaminyum'. I say 'al-u-min-ium' and let everyone thing I'm a nobhead.
I remember Clarkson saying this a few years ago and it’s a fair point. Amazing car but they have footed so fast now it’s almost frustrating to own. Funny thing is, EV’s are going the same way, 3.5 secs to 60 is pretty normal now
Except with EVs, you don't have to make compromises to get that sort of performance the way you do with ICEs. Harry literally marveled at the fact that this had a GLOVE BOX, whereas EVs with this performance level are full sized luxury sedans. EVs can also feel like well sorted cars at normal speeds whereas here, Harry is saying it just doesn't feel right to drive at normal speeds. I like the sounds of a good N/A ICE just like you do, but at the end of the day is that ONE factor so great that the rest doesn't matter? Besides, they are already starting to figure out how to get some unique and enjoyable sounds back into the experience of driving. I for one really enjoy the sound that some of these EV motors make under hard acceleration. The whine kind of reminds me of that of a good supercharger, like the one on the Hellcats.
That imperfet spots on your garage floor gets me every time .You should take the guy in regress ,which has done the floor ! Otherwise again and again a very sublime video .
One option I don't think is offered but is a real necessity for cars with a lot of carbon fiber in the engine bay, is heat shielding for the headers and cats. Carbon fiber will begin to show heat damage after a while. The heat shielding will help preserve that carbon fiber's look.
I was never a fan of that exhaust. For some reason the muffled scream flicked the switch for me. Either way, the F355 is my all time favourite Ferrari with a possible exception of the F40
Gday Harry do you mind sharing what camera gear you are using? Love your content. Regards from a long time classic car enthusiast and Tifossi from Australia.
I can’t believe the price of Apple CarPlay, that’s ridiculous, I refused to pay extra for it in my E Class Cabrio as it should be standard like it is in my wife’s Vauxhall Grandland, which is a third of the price. Robbing bastards.
Not only is it the quality of the content, it's the delivery that makes all the difference. Harry's garage, car reviewing for the real car lover!
Harry is a class act, and almost in a class of one...I think Harry's magic sauce is he is "authentic" and it start the minute he begins. Not always easy on camera...I remember his early days at EVO.
@@Tracertme Yep followed EVO from day one, Harry made that special too!
Yeah he’s great. Too many people that do car reviews on here are full of ego. Not Harry.
Yes, genuine quality car-enthusiast's content from the guru! Many thanks Harry. "Too fast for the road?" Yes, after 2022 aren't all new cars to be fitted with Active ISA (Intelligent Speed Adaption), that will limit the car to the speed limit of the road, and data log it, so the police can prosecute you later? So you won't be going over 60 mph once out of town on those local roads. And local 'old-pick-ups' will be overtaking you in your new 2022 SF90. Cheers.
Fantastic video as always Harry. If ISA is introduced, these types of cars will be relegated to just driving slowly around Harrods and Knightsbridge in traffic jams, showing off... or day trips to the German autobahns, where anyway speed restrictions could soon be introduced - the ADAC has softened it's opposition to restrictions due to climate change? What do you think, Harry?
Christ Harry. The locals must see you driving around and think to themselves
" there's that farmer git in another supercar talking to himself again".
Possibly the coolest farmer around. I wonder if he pots around in his tractor, holding up traffic, on non car review days.
Mr Git to you
@@mualup Harry probably has one of those collectible Lamborghini tractors
Yeah and the buddy goes: What Clarkson?.....
hahaha
For me the V8 Ferrari peaked with the 458: as fast as you'll ever want or need, gorgeous and a great sounding naturally aspirated engine
Totally agree. Best looking one since the 355 too. Speciale for me!
Agreed. The problem with the Speciale is the price... at ast 260 k€ and keeps increasing :-/
Gotta be 430 manual for me
Didn't like the 458 until I drove one. Totally brilliant car. I'll have an Aperta please.
My 2019 aventador s is pants
Will trade for a 458 special
Who else watches Harry’s Garages past reviews like TV re runs I love this channel just straight up classic style reviews for real car guys
of course
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Typical British Understatement:
-"Let's see what happens when I press launch."
*silence*
-"Yes. It launches."
He's not British, he's from the Wirral
@@user-ht9fr6eh9u So he's British then
🤣🤣🤣
The "silence" also contained a little "ooomph" I believe...
@@user-ht9fr6eh9u which is in... what country?.... easy now
Harry you're the best car jounalist/enthusiast over the whole web. Period.
It wouldn't feel like Sunday without Harry. Bless you sir!
Man that’s the truth there
Just wonderful
To me personally he is my TH-cam Jeremy Clarkson! but a sensible version!
"too fast for the road"... What is NOT too fast for the road these days, even a base "sports car" like the boxster or cayman is too fast for the road.
There´s fast, and there is silly fast.
At least in a cayman you can go WOT through 2 gears and keep your license. No chance with this car.
The current M5 is faster than most supercars in the late 00s early 10s. Heck, some SUVs are as fast as the modern sport cars
Not when you're driving
That’s why cars like the gt86 exist, maximum fun with low ticket risks
@14:00 I love your calmness and focus when accelerating. Sunglasses on. Unbothered. I just started laughing and replaying it. No annoying talking when focussed. I hate it when people overdo their reaction. This is very good. Lovely.
Just found your channel yesterday and devouring your content - just love this stuff, great shots , great editing and delivered with all class and no bullshit. Thanks so much to all involved.
Why am I more interesting in the Yaris GR. I want to see Harry's review of this more than supercars.
Yes love that little car, I saw Matt from Carwow consider to sell his Porsche for the new Yaris GR.
I think that after these 700-800hp rockets, petrol heads will soon swing back to useable power and driving enjoyment.
Agree 💯%!
yes what a good back to back that would be, from a driver's perspective on public roads.. something you can exploit and enjoy to the point it puts a smile on your face all the time... never thought I would say that a Yaris v ferrari.. :-)
@@Tracertme yes... Also, the depreciation on the Tributo in the first 2 months ALONE will buy the GR Yaris, and pay for parking, fuel, insurance and maintenance for a year and a nice driving vacation in the Cotswolds or New Forest besides...
And you will arguably have more fun driving it because its usable (and repairable if things go pear-shaped)
The Tribute only makes sense for billionaires and you tubers to own.... its fun to see their adventures, but no way would I want the financial headache...
Also Ferrari is going to launch another model in 19 mins soooo.... there's that 😊😊
Gorgeous. . . but that wing mirror “nipple” is terrible. Can’t believe that got through the design process . Still a wonderful looking car
Looks like my willy when its cold
@@rvpsilva9213 way too much info! lol
Braggard
It's a camera you fool
@@user-ht9fr6eh9u Oh fuck, you mean thats been recording the whole time.... Umm Harry! How do you clear wing browser history?
I've been seeing a theme with supercars lately. Jeremy Clarkson started to talk about the cars getting too fast a few years ago, and now Harry and even Chris Harris.
Makes you wonder what the future will hold for supercars. Perhaps styling and comfort will become more important than speed?
Light weight and agility, as everything will be getting heavier.
It's already happened with Superbikes as R Smith says. Yes, you can still buy a crazy 1000cc race bike but the biggest growing market are the detuned naked versions that you can actually enjoy on the road without ending up in prison for speeding in first gear! I know I sold my my GSXR1000 and have more fun on my Triumph 765 with about half the power, as you can actually use it.
I think the Alpine A110 shows how you make a great enjoyable drivers car for the road.
@@aDaWaN and yet people still buys the same ‘usual’ heavy and overpowered cars...
I yearn an old Lancia, possibly the 8.32 of his video, with wood interiors any day ....
Proper honest review.this is what we need. Not just drooling because it's a Ferrari or moaning it's too expensive just the details and ab honest review.fabulous content
I think the real "tributo" to the mid engine V8 Ferrari was the 458 Speciale. That was the best send-off for the platform.
You have just summed up my problem with modern high performance cars, even the ones I can afford. I would end up in jail.
I even have problems to keep myself in check with my NB 1.8 miata, i can't imagine how it would be with this car. Not for me as well.
Yes... or in a hedge... This is too much power for publoc roads... impressive, but..... just too much...
I have a modded Focus ST (got about 360hp) and even with that I have this problem, couldn’t imagine having one of these and just wanting to cane it all the time!
@@raydoherty5419 yep... I could never afford this, but I would either be terrified of (a) dying (b) being arrested (c) scratching the carbon fiber or (d) all the above....
I like what Chris Harris said about the SF 90. Its impressive, but what would I do with it???
Cheers!
@@deXXXXter2 You have a thoroughly exploitable yet usable, thrilling car there for everyday use. Enjoy (NC owner here).
"Oh, dear me" That's a good summary.
It’s not an attractive looking Ferrari I don’t know what he sees in it.
@@GaudineSecond best looking Ferrari to date after the Pista.
@@Gaudine I like it and I agree that it's more handsome than any McLaren. But that's is subjetive.
@@Gaudine You can't argue against subjective opinion.
@@ukbondraider to date? I don’t think you meant to say that. Ferrari’s V8 design peaked with the 458 Italia. After that after single mid engine v8 Ferrari was an evolution of that kind of like what Porsche does with 911. But instead of making the pininfarina designed 458 more attractive they kept ruining it. Now we have this mess. The back looks plain weird and the double large tail lights were a bigger statement than these quad ones on the F8. The front end is way too busy and they still didn’t move away from that dated headlight design. Oh and the interior is over 10 years old now. New vents here and there won’t make it look new. Look at the 812 Superfast as well it looks way worse than the f12berlinetta. The design got busier. I understand beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For example I think the SF90 looks great and fresh and the F8 should’ve looked like that but instead it had to be a separate model for much more money because development costs a fortune and they need to make a profit. Anyway I’m not a fan of modern super cars or modern cars for that matter. The 60s had the best designs IMO.
Maybe it's the colour but this looks more like a Lotus or a Noble than a Ferrari to me
Looks VERY Lotus.
Rear 3/4 view looks like an evora
@@MrLundefaret I don’t see much Lotus except a bit of Evija in the headlights. I personally agree with there being a bit of Noble in it though, M600-esque rear lights
men, a lotus or a noble? from where? the F8 doesn't look like anything in the road, and it still have the classic lines of the 458
Previous generation Corvette at the front; 1998 Lotus Elise at the back. 2012 McLaren for the antique-looking side intakes. "But it's a Ferrari"; and the Emperor has no clothes.
I currently own a 355 with a manual transmission and capristo exhaust. The new Ferraris don’t interest me much. I could see maybe trading for a 458 or F12 someday but probably won’t. The 355 is fast enough, sounds better and looks better.
I'm begging Harry to review exactly a 355 manual with a capristo. Totally agree nobody needs more than that. What's the point of having 700HP domesticated by electronics?
I agree. Once a car is right you progress away from perfection.
I like the old Ferrari’s as well the 288 gto is one of my favourites
go and drive an F8
The 355 is beautiful, but the 458 is my gorgeous and my favorite. Being from my teenhood, it's the car that really got me into mid-V8 Ferraris.
Essentially these cars can no longer be driven on the road. Impossible to really drive and enjoy them at safe speeds not to mention legal ones. So as a track car that's sort of still too heavy and posh for the purpose or to just be seen in. We've lost the true road engagement so now it's just look at me and short bursts of noise and enthusiasm. Harry is the GOAT
£2,400 for Apple Carplay is taking the piss.
Of course, as is the useless passenger display and that horrible lump on the bottom of the door mirror, all best avoided.
Don't tick that box on your order form
@@user-ht9fr6eh9u I won't be ordering carplay
I don't blame them one bit and find the outrage slightly odd because the buyers spend 50-100 grand on no less overpriced, pointless options or eight grand reversing cameras.
How else are they going to fund their F1 program?
Who needs top gear when you have Harry's garage
I'd love a new Grand Tour though...
@@MetalTrabant there is a new one out!, Worth the wait of you ask me.
4 point harness is dangerous if not put on as he explained. if you put it wrong in big crash situation the belt will squeeze your stomach instead hold you to your hips.
Thanks for the comment and I fully agree! I see so many people put 4-point harnesses on wrong, I had to point out the correct way to do it. They really ought to be 5 or 6 point but guess that wouldn't be so popular with customers who only buy them for the look. They're also s**t quality too and hard to adjust..
They will also break your neck in a serious crash without a Hans neck brace, they should not be legal imo
Very easy to submarine. If race harness, minimum 5pt to be safe.
Porsche made the right choice in the GT3 RS: 5 point harness AND regular seatbelt.
I don‘t get why none of the luxury performance brands make 4 points using adapted 3 point hardware: have one belt left and one right with a fixed buckle each and a belt tensioner including the explosive crash pretensioners on both the hip belt attachment points, and (slightly weaker) belt tensioners with force limiters on the shoulder belts.
It would reduce submarining considerably because of the explosive tensioners, it would ease the strain on the neck because of the force limiters (so you don‘t snap your neck and the airbag can do its job), and lastly it would even be more comfortable to put on and drive with (e.g. when you have to lean out a window).
Sums up the dilemma of the modern supercar. Brilliant car, but just by watching Harry's body language, you can see that the power delivery is so ferocious that you seem to be right on the edge when you push it - and Harry is a very competent driver.
Not just supercars. Even super saloons or sportscars like the M2.
Cup2’s and not a super warm day are likely a big factor too.
Another mega video Harry!
At least Harry is an honest TH-camr not promoting cars under the radar like some TH-camrs!!! Cough cough
@@gd8202 haha...JA advertises a lot of the time without disclosing
@@gd8202 you mean the constant BMW plugs 🤔🥱
@@jolark2259 indeed. Half of the reviews are for his bum chum at BMW Berry (Heathrow). Use caution with JA reviews
Class content in a world 🌎 of mediocre content. Thank you Harry 🙏🏼
A beautiful machine but I’m more intrigued by the yaris gr that’s just been released. Says a lot really.
Controllable? That car looked like it was skipping and skating all over the road. If you don't lose your license for speeding it looks like the ordinary person would end up accidentally side swiping the car in the other lane.
I think this “our car produces bigger numbers than yours game” has gone too far between manufacturers. A beautiful looking thing but why do these things need to be that quick? It looks utterly unusable why not give it 450/500hp and just make it enjoyable instead of pointless. Having said that this is another great video Harry keep the content coming !
First video I have watched of Harrys. The car was beautifully and thoroughly described for my taste and look forward to watching many more👍🏼
Wow - 5,576 views in first 37 minutes. Harry, you are a legend!
It's actually over 12,000 views on my counter at 37mins. The 'public' counter doesn't keep up on popular videos for some reason. Odd..
The whole time you were driving that, all I was thinking was that you'd be having more fun in your Esprit or Elan.
Exactly. Those are quick and fun, this is fast and terrifying. Must be stressful to drive it around, scared that a little too much foot work and you’ll end up in a ditch.
@@Ashfielder I think that was the point Harry was making. The electronics are so good it will prevent this from happening, providing of course you don't switch it off...
It seems that ferrari have basically traded the drama of of a great sounding naturally aspirated engine and a manual gearbox for out and out speed. Seems like a pretty shity trade off.
@@mmtot They don't have a choice in the matter, nor does any other car manufacturer. The regulations dictate what manufacturers do today. The answer is to buy an older car like a 430 or 458.
@@grahamtricker4103 I'm sure they could squeeze 500 horsepower out a naturally aspirated 3.5 put a manual gearbox in it and keep the weight under 1300kg. If lambo can bring out a 5 ltr plus hurracan I'm sure Ferrari could.
Great review Harry. Thank you.
It’s hard to believe this is just a “junior” Ferrari. Hopefully I can pick one up second hand in a decade or so.
Fantastic review, all-around honesty, and no sugar coating at all. How refreshing to have an expert give it to you straight, no bullshit... Thanks !!
you can always rely on Harry giving a great honest review
As always....a “real world” review of a fantastic car....thanks for keeping things in focus Harry.
I have watched so many of Harry's reviews that I feel like I know my way around his neighborhood!
If I would, I would wait for him to come by just to shake his hand and say 'thank you'.
Might want to blur out the speedo there Harry!
Got recommended your channel.....omg....you sir are the best journalist I have ever listened to. You are a cross between James May and Chris Harris. The attention to detail is perfect. Yes Jeremy Clarkson is the one everybody knows but the true petrol heads amongst us knows who we would rather listen to...the answer is you. Keep up the good work, I love your videos.
I wish I could afford one, just so that I could tell the salesman: 'No, I don't want any options, just sell me the base car'.
got to have the Ferrari shield though? Massive cheek charging extra for those!
Apparently they sit you down in a room with a very sexy lady to discuss options so you don't want to look tight.
@Can do Life those of us who buy cars without all the bling are usually interested in driving it rather than resale value. There are others out here who appreciate driving purity and don't want to pay for extra stuff they don't really care about. Unfortunately in the last couple of decades there have been too many people who see buying and selling cars as a way to increase their wealth. Manufacturers are part of the problem, starting with Porsche!
@@rob390929 what happens if you're already a very sexy lady? Asking for a _very_ good friend with a few hundred K to splash on some wheels...
They won't sell you the car then
Those wheels are cool. The offset star and very thin spokes are eyecatching. I miss big, thick walled rubber and wish it would make a comeback (somehow with modern performance of course) but these wheels are very striking nonetheless. Overall not my favorite Ferrari, but a lovely car for sure. I'll have one in yellow, please!
The only car review show on TH-cam that is classy and honest.
Harry Metcalfe is simply the best motoring journalist who makes the best reviews. I've never heard this car live, but on video it sounds like a four cylinder. It is obviously also just a ponsy exercise in order to show all the possibilities of spec. In my opinion - a pointless car. So, if anybody thinks otherwise - be my guest, you are allowed to your opinion. Hats off to Sir Metcalfe.
I've got to say that I find the sound mega compared to mclarens, the 720s is stunning, fast as hell but it just doesn't sound as light and menacing as Ferraris turbos do. The 430 and 458 were on a league on their own, but as far as hybridization is coming, this loud-sounding slightly high pitched v8s must be appreciated
The problem I have with all these supercar/hypercar brutal acceleration figures is you can' t enjoy 0-60 anymore.
Yeah, it's just way too easy and over too quickly which i guess is the point of a 0-60 test.
@Darryl Cashman Yes but that means risking your licence every time you want to enjoy your car. Don't get me wrong, if i could get away with it i'd be doing that all the time but in our surveillance/nanny state modern world you just can't get away with it anymore.
Get a Huracan Evo RWD and you are set for life. Far less money too.
@Darryl Cashman and that's a speed where you are going to jail if you are caught. These cars are shit.
Without manual gears and all the rubbish electronics it's no fun, no skills needed, just a few buttons
Brilliant review. Amazing how you can be so down to earth in a £325,000 Ferrari. Thanks Harry!
Enjoyed your knowledge of the specific design and engineering features that most reviewers never talk about or don't even understand.
I haven't read ALL of the comments, but I just want to say that I LOVE that Patek 5135. And the car is nice too....
Wrong again cleverclogs it's a 5135a
£2400 for Apple CarPlay? I’m sorry, but anyone who is prepared to pay these silly option prices deserves to be robbed.
I mean, they already are 😂😂
For the buyers of this type of car it is like me having an expensive lunch for $30.
Our 2020 Citroen Berlingo has it as standard :-D Just this Ferrari Option would be more than 10% of the purchase price of that car. Hilarious ...
And shot.
They don't make these cars for normal people, who realize f2400 for Car Play is a total rip off.
Crazy performance figures !. Love the colour of that blue though. £100k of options, makes you wonder why none of that is standard on a £200k car.
How much do Ferrari charge for the plaque listing the options?
That's actually free, with the implication being you'll want to splurge £100k on glossy carbon and other junk so that you can have a nice full plaque to show people, rather than an embarrasing baron plaque with "wing emblems" and "colour coded stiching" ticked
It comes with car but from memory if you want the plaque in silver instead of black its about £400
I had to replay that 'leaving town' boot ! Holy ! A really honest shot that conveyed to me the power of not only this car, but all of these modern day 500+ hp sports cars better than any shot or description i have seen or heard to date!
Great watch, thank you Harry and team, for you are the realest!
New subscriber to Harry’s channel. What amazing content. So much to keep me busy. Thanks Harry 👍
I have eagerly waited for this Sunday entertainment, keep them coming Harry!
Think I'd have the outer carbon in the engine bay but the red covers on the actual engine. Am really liking this F8!
Depends on the car's colour
I agree with you; it really sharpens up the 488GTB and for me the return to 4 tail lights links it much better to its heritage. As to the performance, I haven't driven the F8 yet but from the experience in the 488 I think they've done a good job of giving these cars effortless acceleration in normal use while reserving the absolute madness for when you specifically go looking for it. And for a turbo it sounds a lot better than it has any right to! Bodes well for any Dino-type car that might be in the pipeline. But I would never drive a car like this as a daily driver. I'd want to reserve it for times when I could enjoy it and not dilute that sense of occasion. After all, if you get used to an F8, where do you go next?
You are so right. I only drive my Ferrari on weekend days in good weather. The thrill NEVER goes away. It runs great, stays clean and looks beautiful. I’d get no enjoyment driving it on a rainy mucky day in rush hour traffic. Now it’s filthy, and you can’t just wash a Ferrari, you have to detail it. (I’m in Vancouver Canada, it’s horrible). On and off the clutch for what??
12:17- Bumpy ride mode "Those boys at Ferrari really know their stuff". Magnetorheological shocks by Delphi, a GM company.
17.13 summed it up Harry with that little grin.
All those options you've nearly got a different car! It's crazy money.
I sense we'll be seeing some of these being pulled out of ditches...
Or wrapped around a tree.
Didn't knew it has the ability to fly over trees across a bend or jump over ditches by 'dialing the slip'.
@Real M sounds great! The riches who can afford them are making a good investment I guess then..
Show off the s duct carefully lining up the EVO logo on the wall. Or is this just coincidence?
I thought that too.
Same problem as with Pista & pretty much every modern McLaren. Lack of sound which means to me lack of soul.
Thats going to become the norm sadly. Lamborghini is one of the few brands still producing incredible sounding n/a engines
@@richboy900 Have u driven a Mclaren?
@@richboy900 Lambos just sound annoying to me. But then, I'm not a guy who particularly cares about sound, for me it's the least important thing about a car. If you have to ask, imo the best sounding new engine is the aston 5.2L V12 of the DB11 and DBS
It’s about sound , feel and engagement for me .
12:58 "Let's just see what happens up here."
"And off we go"
(Sends it)
💥💥
"......Right."
Loved hearing your opinions.
Great video as always Harry.
Wonderful video and review, everything put so succinctly and, as usual, I felt I was along for the ride! Excellent stuff!
“Do not bother with the sat nav, you phone is a gazillion times better” in a £320k car😠
You dont buy a ferrari for functionality
Phone is better than almost all car sat navs
I've just watched about 5mins of this video and had to stop to have a proper rant.... Ferrari are having everyones (who can afford to buy one) pants down, to me it's like they've gone into self destruct mode....
@@hindmonk how is that? They are making desirable, competitive cars. In terms of drivetrain, hands are tied due to emission regulations
Just wait till their SUV comes out lol.
@@TsLeng Yes and owners of the right editions see a return on their outlay.
So in your opinion, do you think you’d have more fun with something like an F355? Something with less power that still revs like crazy but won’t get you into legal trouble within using the first two gears? I think as a lot of modern cars reach performance figures like the F8 has, it makes better and better of a case for the Ferrari back catalog, maintenance not withstanding.
I could watch this guy all day - easily the best car chat guy on YT
The options prices are obscene. £2400 for an upgrade to Apple CarPlay? £1000 for badges? ( I’ll stick to my Tesla M3 Performance thanks). Great review as usual Harry. Thanks.
Yawn
Honest review! Stuff like this is an ongoing discussion on the Ferrari forum. The sounds is a huge point of contention that frequently gets brought up when discussing the future of Ferrari and ownership.
Watching with a beer happy Sunday all
The sheer amount of digital technology used in today's cars makes me not want to drive a modern car.
Like ever.
Totally agree. It's a beautiful car but too many gadgets.
It's not that bad in a daily driver, but kills the fun in a weekend hobby car. Better buy something vintage for oldschool fun.
Ok gramps
I would definitely save 10k for the famous red engine cover!
Our local track has a couple of interesting rules: "3 point OEM seat belts minimum required" and "4 point harnesses will not be allowed." You are allowed to run aftermarket harnesses providing they're at least 5 points with a crotch strap. I'm not sure what they'd say if you showed up with an OEM 4 point harness. It'd be pretty ironic if fitting track options to your Ferrari made it ineligible for track use. The point is probably moot, as I don't think Ferrari is allowed to sell the 4-points in the USA.
Oh yeah, if you have anything above 3 point belts, they "strongly encourage" the use of a HANS or similar device.
I love this channel im fun because i see car i will never seen in my life from close distance here in Greece thank you Mr.Harry's..
The amount ferrari charges for extras is insane, carbon engine covers 10k forget that
£2400 for Apple car play that comes standard in a golf.
Yeah its an absolute joke. They're just taking the piss out if their customers. You cant have engine covers that Audi have as standard at 50k as a 7k option on 210k car.
Also I never thought you could have too much carbon fibre. But now Ferrari offer almost everything in and around the engine bay, in carbon, its just... grey. Masses if grey. For 35 grand extra.
If you can afford to buy this car and the maintenance costs involved then 10k options don’t mean anything. This is a beautiful car but not the Ferrari I would buy. The new ones are too fast. I love the older manuals, the V12s etc. A nice 328 would be fast enough for me.
Omg that camera on the mirror. Thats just not okay.
It’s really not that bad when you consider it’s functionality and it’s not overly noticeable painted black. I mean once upon a time people probably thought wing mirrors were ugly.
If that was on my Ford Focus I'd be saying, erm, no. You really can't hide that any better?
love the way you say Tributo 🇮🇹
thanks Harry !
I would’ve thought the NA V12 would’ve been gone before the turbo V8s they developed. Perhaps they’ll go the reduced capacity turbo V12s like Aston Martin did. One can only hope because I think a mid engined V6 will be a hard sell to Ferrari enthusiasts
The exhaust sounds like I'm making pigeon coo-ing sounds into my elbow while wearing a sweater.
Oh yeah that thing everyone does 😂😂❔
Another great review. The F8 looks fantastic. Love the colour. But Harry is right. Just too quick for mere mortals.
I swear you left the same comment on a Roma video....... so you don’t like V8 Ferraris?
Gorgeous. . . but that wing mirror “nipple” is terrible. Can’t believe that got through the design process . Still a wonderful looking car
I remember the days when if you told people that you had 300bhp, they would say..... "WOW!!!"
I remember back in the 80s when cars with big V8s were still making well under 200hp...
@@FlowmasterStang are you from the US by any chance? :D
I say wow also when a car only has 1bhp.
If the F8 is too fast for the road, just wait for the SF90!
Fancy bringing out the SF90 Spider before any of the hardtops are delivered!!
@@BMW7series251 Ferrari is taking the piss out of its customers, as Damien @thecarguys pointed out so well on Friday.
The SF90 is AWD! It will probably be even easier to drive and have more traction than F8.
The Tesla roadster is going to be even faster than the sf90
I have owned four Ferraris. The F8 is my only new purchase. The car is amazing. It can be a daily driver or scare the hell out of your passengers on country roads. I sold both my 599 GTB and my nero 360 3 peddle Modena for it. I should have kept the Modena ad found another finance vehicle.
Such depth of knowledge and common sense . The best car reviewer on the net .
Looked like a handful to drive.
bonkers fast and Tres Expensive...some footballer will end up in a ditch in one of these..
I wish I could afford one, just so that I could tell the salesman: 'No, I don't want any options, just sell me the base car'.
I like cars that are challenging to drive fast
It's a rear wheel drive car with 710bhp, what else would you expect? :)
it's the speed he's going - whatever you drive would be wrapped around a tree at those speeds
I can't wait until you review the T.50! That will be incredible.
In two years time...
Hey Harry, how would you sum up the F8?
Oofff, roight
I love these reviews. Subscribed right now. I already saw a video of you a while back I remember it was good.
The most beautiful song ever through the exhaust.
Like the color.
I was in the 458 with one of the Ferrari press drivers and thought then the 458 power delivery was quite brutal, after also being in the Ultima with Mr Marlow at the wheel, my race-prepared Escort Cosworth with a Moutune engine seemed nothing to either of them, so the next jump on a normal road when the motorways in normal times you would now struggle to get over 70mph and as you say cameras everywhere, when could you truly enjoy this type of car for the investment?
Good review, thanks.
No "i" in Lexan :) Or in polycarbonate, for that matter.
@Wild Bill Well, you gotta like the Titanum wheel studs...
He always adds an extra 'i' to Guigiaro too, "Guigiario". Maybe a bit dyslexic.
@Wild Bill Two different things - in UK English it is spelt 'aluminium', US English removes the second 'i'. It does bug me when people (nearly everyone) in UK pronounces it 'alaminyum'. I say 'al-u-min-ium' and let everyone thing I'm a nobhead.
@@johnnysmith863 *think
@@johnnysmith863 I say al-u-min-ium too, so I don’t think you’re a nobhead (though the cool Midget profile pic helps, too)
I remember Clarkson saying this a few years ago and it’s a fair point. Amazing car but they have footed so fast now it’s almost frustrating to own. Funny thing is, EV’s are going the same way, 3.5 secs to 60 is pretty normal now
Except with EVs, you don't have to make compromises to get that sort of performance the way you do with ICEs. Harry literally marveled at the fact that this had a GLOVE BOX, whereas EVs with this performance level are full sized luxury sedans. EVs can also feel like well sorted cars at normal speeds whereas here, Harry is saying it just doesn't feel right to drive at normal speeds. I like the sounds of a good N/A ICE just like you do, but at the end of the day is that ONE factor so great that the rest doesn't matter? Besides, they are already starting to figure out how to get some unique and enjoyable sounds back into the experience of driving. I for one really enjoy the sound that some of these EV motors make under hard acceleration. The whine kind of reminds me of that of a good supercharger, like the one on the Hellcats.
Harry lightens me up during lockdown. Unfortunately the sound of this Ferrari is underwhelming.
That imperfet spots on your garage floor gets me every time .You should take the guy in regress ,which has done the floor ! Otherwise again and again a very sublime video .
One option I don't think is offered but is a real necessity for cars with a lot of carbon fiber in the engine bay, is heat shielding for the headers and cats. Carbon fiber will begin to show heat damage after a while. The heat shielding will help preserve that carbon fiber's look.
I'd rather have a 355 with gated shifter and Capristo exhaust.
Oh that click clack is something I ponder on daily . Really beautiful
I was never a fan of that exhaust. For some reason the muffled scream flicked the switch for me. Either way, the F355 is my all time favourite Ferrari with a possible exception of the F40
*Tubi exhaust*
and free maintenance for life....
Would you?
Surely the way to go now is lightweight under 1000kg with a smallish engine that you need to work..get some enjoyment back from working the controls..
I love how every time the speedo approached 60+ all of the sudden the camera angle changes hahaha
Harry has the rare gift of quiet excitement.
Gday Harry do you mind sharing what camera gear you are using? Love your content. Regards from a long time classic car enthusiast and Tifossi from Australia.
That car is incredibly beautiful! It's absolutely shocking how gorgeous it is with the lines. That Bleu is also stunning!
I can’t believe the price of Apple CarPlay, that’s ridiculous, I refused to pay extra for it in my E Class Cabrio as it should be standard like it is in my wife’s Vauxhall Grandland, which is a third of the price.
Robbing bastards.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Carbon fibre ruins this car, especially the engine bay which should simply be that lovely engine...it doesn't need cladding!
Thousands of people think otherwise