In motorsport there are nameswho take care of wet hands and enthusiasm. Classic Ferrari for sale is definitely such a name. Also Schumacher belongs to these names. And days ago they did both names combined in a place that can provide the same symptom namely Fiorano, a test track of this brand with a myth.
On this trail close famous Italian manufacturer they were the latest supercar Ferrari F8 Tributo, current masterpiece Italian engineers where it comes to the latest version Ferrari interpretations a prestigious V8-athlete for ordinary roads. 185 horsepower per liter of volume, which brings a total of 529 kW or 720 hopscotchin Mick Schumacher, the son of the legendary record holder in the Formula 1 championship titles Michael Schumacher.
The whole theory can be gray. In practice, however, it is F8 Tributo more than just the sum of its parts. “It felt like a Formula 1 car,”He said enthusiastically after the first test of this athlete Mick Schumacher, who had a wide smile on his face. Engineers in the further development of their car did not only have in mind capacity, but above all driveability of this athlete. Mick, the racer Formula 2 and member Ferrari Academy of Young Racers, found only words of praise. “I was able to accelerate from almost every angle in third gear, and usually this is done in second. But it is noticed how the performance at lower revs is always present and never decreases."
Cover from plexiglass over an engine area reminiscent of the legendary Ferrari F40, enables gorgeous view on the propulsion machine of this athlete. To despite turbocharger in strict emission values also matched sound this athlete were placed in the driver’s cell sound channels. In view of this, the driver feels and hears the sound even better V8 engine. "At Ferrari, sound has always been something special,Says Schumacher enthusiastically. “Especially when the engines exceed a certain speed and when the dampers open. It’s a beautiful and very special feeling.“But in Maranello, they didn’t just focus on development to the heart of this car. They also reduced it weight, so that 50 horses more than its predecessor 488 GTB luck with 1.380 pounds of weight. It means the engineers saved 40 kilograms heavier.
Of course they did masters c Maranello also devoted to aerodynamics. While it is aerodynamic effect increased by ten per cent, it also increased vacuum. Just so called S-Duct brings compared to 488 GTB 15 percent more vacuum. The changes that paid off, which also confirms Schumacher. "As soon as you press on the gas, you have that constant feeling of grip to a certain point at which it is then exceeded. If you then open the steering wheel slightly, the car gets caught and brings the necessary performance to the track. The car is very similar to a heavy Formula 1 car in corners."
Mick Schumacher: I still dream of a Ferrari
Z basic price significantly over 200.000 euros, Ferrari F8 Tributo for ordinary mortals it remains only dream car. But what does he dream about Mick Schumacher? "I still dream of a Ferrari,”Admits the 20-year-old. His dream car is at it 458 Ferrari Italia, the predecessor of the F8 Tributo. “458 Italy is a car for which a lot of input was given by my father. He collaborated extensively with engineers in the development of this athlete. And this atmospheric engine built into this car… this one has a really amazing sound."
458 Italia was the last sports car, where he was decisively involved in the development Michael Schumacher, before deciding to return to Formula 1 with the team Mercedes Benz. Prior to that, he was a record holder in the championship titles marked the Scuderio for more than a decade from Maranella. “In almost every Ferrari, I can directly sense my father's DNA,”He rejoices Mick Schumacher and in the same breath he adds: "I am really very proud of that."
