Rossi:
Gauss:

I believe the N/A engines will prevail for another or even two more generations (facelifts included).


So Ferrari made a big mistake in dumping the fabulous V8 of the 458... Smiley

They could have waited for sure but I think they wanted more power instantly and this wasn't quite achievable with the 458 engine. Funny: They added a massive 100 horses (I think) to the successor of the 458 by switching from n/a to turbo but Porsche, at the same time, added ridiculous 30 horses with the 991.1 Turbo S (vs. 997.2 Turbo S) with a turbo engine. Ferrari gave Porsche a massive blow and McLaren added to this even further...

I think Ferrari did the right thing here, the 488 engine is probably the best sounding and most responsive V8 Biturbo in a sportscar right now.


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)