Obtained as a prize car from the game's Update 2.0 Open Class Tour, the Ferrari 488 GTB returns to Forza Motorsport, flexing its small but punchy V8 turbo engine through the world's most demanding racetracks.
Premiered at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari's brand new sportscar, the 488 GTB, succeeds where the successful 458 Italia left off and in tune with the times, this car is the first turbocharged mid-engined Ferrari since the F40.
Unlike the 458 it replaces, the 488 GTB is armed with Ferrari's brand new 3.9L twin-turbo V8 engine, which is smaller in size but more powerful than the 458 because it produces 670PS of power and 760Nm of torque, while mated with a 7-speed F1 gearbox. Ferrari says that the new model can do 0-100kph in less than three seconds and a top speed of over 330kph.
Apart from its performance, the 488 features carbon-ceramic brakes inspired by the LaFerrari, resulting in a better stopping distance than the 458. It features a unique aerodynamic design that improves its downforce by over a half. It comes with a central "Aero Pillar", which deflects air under the flat body while the two vents in the hood deliver air from the dual intakes of the front bumper, to lower air pressure.
Now that I got my word with the now-legendary 488 GTB, it's time to flex its Italian muscles around the Mugello track, unleashing the roar of its turbocharged V8 engine through the Italian countryside.
The turbocharged stallion from Maranello still pulls the right punches even in the afterlife. It got replaced by the F8 and later, the 296, but the 488 managed to prove its worth as one of the most controversial Ferraris ever made.
Three Legendary Cars...The three legendary race cars that were once destined to win 24-hour races. What are they? If you remember your GT5 adventures, these three legendary cars ring a bell to you; the Jaguar XJ13, the Ford Mark IV, and the Ferrari 330 P4.
These three legendary race cars feel like they appear once in a blue moon and when one of these popped up at the Legend Cars dealership, it's gonna take more than winning difficult races to rack up some eight-figure income to snag the three legendary race cars that were once destined to win 24-hour races. Come unprepared and broke, you'll gonna need to win some money to buy one.
Anyway, just what are these three legendary race cars required to hit the namesake trophy achievement?
Beginning with the Jaguar XJ13, a Le Mans contender that never was. Intended to succeed the legendary D-Type that won Le Mans three years in a row from 1955 to 1957, the XJ13 is Jaguar's first mid-engine race car. Shaped like the E-Type, the XJ13 is fitted with a 5.0L V12 DOHC engine producing 495HP of power. Despite high hopes for racing, Jaguar canceled the XJ13 project as it tries to keep the V12 engine development a secret, and if that wasn't enough, it was badly damaged during filming for a promotional video for the E-Type. Thankfully, it was restored in 2005 in Whitley so it can showcase its exhibition run in Le Mans a year later.
Next is the Ford Mark IV Race Car, Ford's last effort to challenge for the 24 Hours of Le Mans title. Served as a worthy successor to the Le Mans-winning GT40 Mark II race car, the Mark IV is built according to Article J of the FIA vehicle regulation. Although well-known for its aerodynamic form, the Mark IV uses the same engine as the GT40 Mark II but it's been tuned to 523HP of power, making it capable of hitting 215.6mph of top speed. In 1967, it won the Sebring 12-hour race and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, beating Ferrari by five laps.
Lastly, the Ferrari 330 P4, the V12-powered masterpiece dubbed as "the most beautiful machine ever". Made as a response to the Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, the 330 P4 features the same 4.0L V12 engine as the P3 but it's been tuned to produce 444HP of power output. Debuted in 1967, it won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the Monza 1000km race but lost to the Ford GT40 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite that, it managed to defeat Porsche in the sports car world championships and became a series champion.
These three legendary cars were once destined to win 24-hour races but now, it's time to find out which of the three legendary cars is the superior one.
I've selected the Goodwood Motor Circuit, which has been my go-to track to set lap times on cars bought from the Legend Cars dealership, and with the three legendary cars primed and ready, it's time to commence their one-lap time attack to determine which one is the pure alpha. Roll the tape.
And now, the results...
Jaguar XJ13 '66 - 1m18.759s
Ford Mark IV Race Car '67 - 1m18.522s
Ferrari 330 P4 '67 - 1m18.331s
What a close result for this legendary trio. Although they have set similar times, it looks like the Ferrari is pure alpha by a narrow margin.
Like I said before, these three legendary cars appear once in a blue moon and if you come unprepared when one of these popped up at the Legend Cars dealership, you'll gonna need to win some difficult races to rack up such a herculean income to invest in one of these masterpieces.
Fortune favors the prepared. Keep on racing and keep on winning if you are itching to grab all three legendary race cars when the opportunity arises. Miss one of these and you'll gonna have to wait for a long time for these vintage racers to reappear so keep your eyes open and be sure to have enough funding because...it's going to be a long night.
The first-ever Ferrari Roma is a different kind of Ferrari that puts the priority on the road first rather at the track because of its road-focused suspension and chassis setup that sets itself apart from the other relatives but being a Ferrari, it's got a lot of race-derived tech on it, meaning that even if it's prioritized to feel at home on the road, it's worth addictive to drive and you can spend lots of moments toying around with the Roma all day.
For those who are looking for the same Roma experience but prefer to have its roof off, the first-ever Roma Spider has arrived.
2024 Ferrari Roma Spider
Priced somewhere at the 250K Euro mark, the Roma Spider served as the replacement for the Portofino because it's already served its purpose and the Roma takes over as Ferrari's decent grand tourer for speedo boys who like to take it to the Amalfi more than Monza.
It possesses the same characteristics as its hardtop equivalent but the Spider comes with a retractable soft-top that can be opened or closed in 13-and-a-half seconds even at cruising speeds of up to 100kph. With the roof down, the Roma Spider shows its true beauty beneath this grand touring work of art.
You can still expect the same front-mid-engined 4.0L Turbocharged V8 engine as the hardtop, producing 620PS of power and 760Nm of torque while mated to an 8-speed DCT as seen on the SF90, but because this is the open-top version, the weight has gone up by 84kg. Thankfully, the performance figures are nearly the same; meaning it can still do 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds and flat out in 320kph.
Like the hardtop, the Roma Spider puts the priority on the road first rather at the track because of its road-focused suspension and chassis setup but being a Ferrari, it's got a lot of race-derived tech on it, meaning that even if it's prioritized to feel at home on the road, it's worth addictive to drive and you can spend lots of moments toying around with it all day.
A decent replacement to the now-defunct Portofino, the Roma Spider does all of the work and play from its hardtop equivalent but with the retractable roof to show its true beauty everywhere. This is the greatest grand tourer Ferrari has ever spawned. Although not perfect, this is impossible to ignore because it's a Ferrari.
A long time ago, Ferrari said they will never ever make a family car because it would just spoil the looks. Sadly, with most of the world's greatest sports car makers granted an SUV such as the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, the Aston Martin DBX, and the Lotus Eletre, Ferrari surrendered to the SUV bandwagon and came up with this; the first-ever Purosangue.
2024 Ferrari Purosangue
Priced at the 400K euro mark plus additional costs, the Purosangue is what purists called a treason to the Ferrari heritage because this is the first time Ferrari made a family car with five doors but it's more than that because this is really the world's first Super-SUV ever made.
2024 Ferrari Purosangue
2024 Ferrari Purosangue
So, what makes the Purosangue the Super SUV that shocked the motoring world? Beginning with the exterior, the Purosangue is highly reminiscent of Toyota's Crown Sport crossover because of the SF90-inspired front lamps that Toyota blatantly copied from for their new-generation models. Although complicated, the sleek silhouette and classic Ferrari looks still matched rather well for a family car of this size.
While the inside works just like a Ferrari, it's still a four-seater just like the deceased Ferrari hatchbacks like the FF and the GTC4, meaning it still works like a recreational vehicle but because it has secret rear doors, getting to the rear seats is a breeze. As for the boot space, it's good for 473 liters only because the rear seats cannot be folded down sadly.
It may be too expensive to be used as a family car, but it appears the Purosangue works rather well for escorting high-profile personalities, especially A-list celebrities and right-wing politicians alike. This is VIP service, the Ferrari way.
VIP service aside, the Purosangue promises Ferrari-level performance in a crossover setting, and with that, it's armed with a 6.5L V12 engine that produces 725PS of power and 716Nm of torque. Mated to an 8-speed F1 gearbox, it has a 0-100kph time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 312 kph.
As an SUV developed with Ferrari's motorsport knowhow, the Purosangue is armed with independent four-wheel steering, ABS Evo 2.0, Ferrari Active Suspension Technology, advanced 4WD, and hill descent control for the first time in a Ferrari. Taking advantage of its bespoke platform and its dynamics, the Purosangue behaves like a Ferrari everywhere all at once and it's been given a thumbs up by today's Ferrari F1 drivers, especially Charles Leclerc.
Labeled as treason to the Ferrari heritage, the Purosangue is the V12-powered Super SUV that rocks the world over and despite being a family car, it's still the Ferrari known the world over and with such performance and dynamics unheard on a crossover, it's no doubt we're expressing burning jealousy over the Purosangue.
The world of Horizon is all about road cars but why would the producers like to put race cars in the Horizon Festival anyway? Isn't that an antithesis to what is known to be the sub-franchise of the Forza series? This race car is one of them.
What you're looking at here is the Ferrari 488 Challenge, one of the cars that can be obtained via DLC in Forza Horizon 5, and this is nothing more than the racing-spec version of the Ferrari 488 range offered in the game from the normal to the Pista. Seems that the producers are big fans of the Ferrari 488 after all and looks like they sure love to feature different kinds of it.
So, what's it all about the 488 Challenge? Built exclusively for the one-make Ferrari Challenge series in 2017, the 488 Challenge differentiates itself from its GT3 equivalent because, unlike the 488 GT3, the Challenge lets all of its 670PS power output loose from its turbocharged V8 engine, the first for a Ferrari Challenge race car. Aside from the power, the 488 Challenge is the first Ferrari Challenge machine to feature Slide Slip Control which improves longitudinal acceleration on corners by 4.2%, and better corner management that prevents performance losses due to rear axle skidding.
Because of its racetrack capabilities orchestrated by the Scuderia men, the 488 Challenge transforms the everyday supercar into the ultimate thoroughbred only a select few can master. The drivers involved in the Ferrari Challenge series really got the chance to experience the 488 Challenge's true power while fighting around the world to see who's the perfect 488 Challenge driver.
Of course, while I got flabbergasted by the 488 Challenge's capabilities, it's pointless and silly for me to drive the 488 Challenge around Horizon Mexico because it's a race car built for racetracks, not for the streets. It's common sense but my mind just hatched an idea. Instead of taking it to the streets of Horizon Mexico...
I brought the 488 Challenge to a life-sized Hot Wheels playset to demonstrate the race car's true power while unleashing the kid in me with my Hot Wheels lifestyle. Now that's common sense to you and me.
As I'm busy having fun with the 488 Challenge at the Hot Wheels park, the kids at the block want to challenge me with a race. I'd say, hey, challenge accepted. See what I did here? Anyway, let's get it!
Not the outcome I'd hoped for but hey, it's mission accomplished for the 488 Challenge.
Although pointless to drive across Horizon Mexico, the 488 Challenge completes the trio of the Ferrari 488 catalog ranging from the normal one, this, and the hardcore version called the Pista. Given the choice, I'd rather pick none because...well, now that the 488 served its purpose, there's no need to drive the entire fleet anymore, well almost.
From the GTB, the race-spec Competition, to the hardcore Pista, the Ferrari 488 will go down as the turning point in the history of V8-powered Ferraris. The more you know.
Infamously remembered for being the monster machine driven by the final boss of the original Forza Horizon ten years ago, the Ferrari 599XX is back in FH5 as the Horizon 10th Anniversary series update prize car. Those who managed to snag one are experiencing what's like to drive like a final boss in the streets of Colorado.
Characterized by the "High-Performance Dynamic Concept" which was designed to get the maximum performance by managing the combination of its mechanical limits with the potential of its electronic controls. This car has extensive use of carbon-fiber materials and the uprated V12 engine produces over seven hundred horses at 9,000rpm. It lapped around the Nurburgring in 6:58.16 and this was announced during its unveiling making it the fastest track car to lap around the Ring until it was beaten by the Pagani Zonda R.
With Horizon Colorado's final boss car now joining the FH5 fleet, it's time to take it to the skies and enjoy the 599XX on the Hot Wheels playpen against several monster machines that are nearly as fast as this one. Roll the tape.
This is how you roll like a boss...final boss to be exact.
At long last, it's time to end the Ferrari de Mayo takeover before getting ready for the German takeover in Forza Horizon 5 with the duel between the F8 Tributo and the SF90 Stradale. It's been a long time coming and now here it is.
For a quick recap, the F8 Tributo is the ultimate midship V8-powered Ferrari ever built; a fitting tribute to the best midship V8-powered Ferraris in history. Using the same 720PS 3.9L V8 Twin Turbo engine from the hardcore 488 Pista, while mated to an F1-style double-clutch gearbox, the F8 goes from 0-100kph in less than 3 seconds and onwards to 340kph.
The SF90, meanwhile, features a plug-in hybrid setup, a first for Ferrari, where the turbocharged F154 4.0L V8 engine, producing 780PS of power, is connected to three electric motors, two on the front axle and one between the engine and the 8-speed double-clutch gearbox, resulting to a monstrous 1,000PS of total power output that pushes the SF90 to a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 340kph.
So, the ultimate in ICE-powered Ferrari is up against its electrified cousin, facing each other. Which one is the best? To find out, it's time to head back to the Horizon Festival Mexico main site and find out which of these two modern-day Ferraris is the best.
With the venue set, the duel of the V8-powered Ferraris is on. Will the ICE hero prevail over its electrified rival or is the future really here with the Ferrari that embraced electrification? Roll the tape!
After a quick lap, here are the results;
F8 - 1m05.799s
SF90 - 1m05.265s
It's a close result! The SF90 defeats the F8 by a near 0.6-second gap! Guess electrification has trumped the internal combustion after all but I'm not quite happy about the results because...
...because this is not the Ferrari way I hoped for. Sure, Ferrari did a great job embracing the age of electrification with cars like the LaFerrari and the SF90 Stradale but I prefer the way Ferrari was; being on top of the supercar food chain with its raw, gritty, Italian iron fist approach and the F8 demonstrated that the Ferrari I knew is no more. It has moved on.
Although I had to end it on a sad note, I'm very glad I got my dibs on the two Ferraris that became the omega and the alpha of Maranello's approach. The F8 signalled the end of the era where internal combustion made Ferrari great while the SF90 signalled the beginning of the era where Ferrari braced electrification to make it greater than before, although the LaFerrari spearheaded that trend.
Whichever path it went, Ferrari is still Ferrari. They are still the kings of the road, whatever it takes.
The Series 7 update in Forza Horizon 5 celebrates Ferrari taking over the entire series playlists in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Here is the last one in the Ferrari de Mayo takeover in FH5; the ultimate V8 midship Ferrari ever made. It's called the F8 and it's yours to drive after hitting the 20-point mark on the Hot Season Playlist. What a way to wrap up the Ferrari takeover.
Since the F8 Tributo is new to Forza, how about a little introduction first, shall we? Served as the replacement for the 488 GTB, the F8 Tributo is the ultimate midship V8-powered Ferrari ever built; a fitting tribute to the best midship V8-powered Ferraris in history. Using the same 720PS 3.9L V8 Twin Turbo engine from the hardcore 488 Pista, while mated to an F1-style double-clutch gearbox, the F8 goes from 0-100kph in less than 3 seconds and onwards to 340kph. Apart from that, the F8 is lighter and more aerodynamically efficient compared to the 488 GTB it replaces and it's armed with a cutting range of tech such as the improved Side Slip Angle Control and the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer Plus, among many other improvements from its predecessor. It managed to shed 0.5 seconds from the Pista when it went around the Fiorano.
Here we go again with the F8 Tributo. Having familiarized with the ultimate V8 Ferrari from other video games that featured it, it's great to know that it's the Forza franchise's turn to give the F8 the minute to win it, although it takes more than a minute to win the approval from players, even me, anyway, it's great to have the F8 featured in the world of Forza, especially in FH5. Having stuck with numerous 488 models, including the range-topping Pista, for a long period, we finally had the chance to drive what is known to be the ultimate Ferrari midship V8 masterpiece ever crafted. Every noise it makes, every turn it makes, every moment it delivers, the F8 really is the proper send-off to the era of ICE-powered Ferraris as the switch to electrification, as demonstrated by the LaFerrari and its protege, the SF90 Stradale, is inevitable.
Now that the entire Series 7 Ferrari collection's complete, it's time to give the F8 the ideal thriller it deserves and with that, a thrilling street race against the fastest supercars ever assembled. It's going to be a rough ride to the finish line as always. Ready? Roll the tape.
What a rush for Ferrari's grand finale.
The F8 Tributo truly marked the end of an era for proper ICE-powered Ferraris but nevertheless, this grand finale will go down in history as one of the all-time greats. A future classic, if you may.
I may consider this the end of our Series 7 journey but I had a brilliant idea. Since we got the SF90 on the deck, looks like the F8 wants to have a duel against its electrified cousin. With that, consider this meeting adjourned.
The 458 Italia is by no means one of the greatest V8-powered masterpieces crafted by Ferrari. With the perfect balance of style and performance, it's no wonder the 458 Italia is the ultimate tour de force Ferrari has ever made. Even the opposition couldn't keep up against its charms.
Fast forward to a decade later, the 458 has grown up into the ultimate V8 masterpiece Ferrari has ever made; the F8 Tributo.
So, what's it all about the Ferrari F8 Tributo, you may ask?
The F8 Tributo says it all. It is a fitting tribute to all of the greatest V8-powered Ferraris in history from the 308 to the 488. For starters, the F8 retains the same 720PS 3.9L V8 Twin Turbo engine from the hardcore 488 Pista so with the F1-style double-clutch gearbox in place, it goes from 0-100kph in less than 3 seconds and onwards to 340kph. Apart from that, the F8 is lighter and more aerodynamically efficient compared to the 488 GTB it replaces and it's armed with a cutting range of tech such as the improved Side Slip Angle Control and the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer Plus, among many other improvements from its predecessor. It managed to shed 0.5 seconds from the Pista when it went around the Fiorano.
While downright beautiful to look at compared to the 458, except for the rearview that was stolen unashamedly from the Lotus Exige, the F8 drives like a race car because of its Scuderia Ferrari know-how implied in this ultimate V8-powered Ferrari. Give it a twirl and it sure loves to handle through the corners like a racing machine. Come to think of it, I'm already familiar with the way the F8 Tributo moves but still, this is GT7 and you're fine to introduce or re-introduce yourself to the F8 Tributo any time you want because when you give it a go, it will soon become your favorite Ferrari to drive in the game.
Speaking of which, let's find out how much Ferrari went through the years from the making of the 458 to the F8 Tributo, and with that, I went to Bathurst to conduct this serious experiment.
With Bathurst as its main testbed for the two V8-powered Ferraris, it's time to proceed with the experiment. Roll the tape!
After a quick lap around Bathurst, here are the results;
458 - 2m26.931s
F8 - 2m22.751s
It took nearly four seconds to evolve from the 458 to the F8! Kudos to Ferrari!
As the world shifts from the time proper ICE-powered vehicles becoming a thing of the past and electrification's the new normal, it's best to say that the F8 Tributo is becoming one of the all-time greats as it becomes the ultimate ICE-powered Ferrari ever built, although that designation belongs to its V12-powered big brother, it is still this is the ultimate V8-powered Ferrari ever built, no questions asked.
It's been an honor to drive the F8 Tributo in GT7. This is by no means the ultimate V8-powered Ferrari masterpiece, a tribute to the best V8-powered Ferraris in history. As the world shifts to the new normal, it will soon become an instant classic.
The Series 7 update in Forza Horizon 5 celebrates Ferrari taking over the entire series playlists in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The next one in the Ferrari de Mayo takeover in FH5 is the Ferrari 512TR, an improved version of the Testarossa that is yours to keep after getting enough points from the Dry Season Playlist.
The 512TR is the improved version of the Testarossa, which comes with the 4.9L Ferrari Colombo 12-cylinder engine that produces 428HP of power and 491Nm of torque. It can go 0-60 in under five seconds and has a top speed of 195mph.
With the quick introduction done, it's time to have a leisurely street race with the 512TR against the other boys. Expect this to be a rough one, of course. Send in the clip.
The Series 7 update in Forza Horizon 5 celebrates Ferrari taking over the entire series playlists in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The next one in the Ferrari de Mayo takeover in FH5 is the newest addition to the Forza family; a plug-in hybrid Ferrari that inherits the teachings from the legendary LaFerrari. Say hello to the SF90 Stradale, the PHEV Ferrari that is yours to drive having gained enough points throughout Series 7.
First and foremost, what is the SF90 Stradale, you may ask?
Dubbed as one of the most controversial Ferraris ever made, the SF90 features a plug-in hybrid setup, a first for Ferrari, where the turbocharged F154 4.0L V8 engine, producing 780PS of power, is connected to three electric motors, two on the front axle and one between the engine and the 8-speed double-clutch gearbox, resulting to a monstrous 1,000PS of total power output that pushes the SF90 to a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 340kph.
This car ain't no LaFerrari but the SF90 is a blistering fast supercar possessing hypercar levels of performance and track-honed dynamics that not only upsets the competition, it devours them completely like a true Ferrari. Not bad for a supercar that's about the size of an F8 Tributo but with the added PHEV powertrain that delivers a mega punch to the opposition, even Lamborghini.
To find out if the SF90 really has the strength of a hypercar, I've been challenged by a group of supercar drivers for a quick P2P sprint race. All I have to do is to beat them, showing the world just what the SF90's made for. Roll the tape.
Wow, do not mess with the Ferrari, the world said.
Despite its controversial outcome since its unveiling, the SF90 showcased that Ferrari's still reigning supreme even in the age of electrification. The LaFerrari proved the world that Ferrari's future-proof and the lessons learned from the LaFerrari have been applied to the SF90.
I wish I would end my discussion about the SF90 but it sure wants to face off a new Ferrari coming to FH5 later. I don't know what that is but this is one thing I'm looking forward to it. Until then...
The 80s is the decade of a fashion disaster, where big, bright, and loud looks rule from shoulder pads, brightly colored spandex, acid-washed jeans, leg warmers, and polka dot dresses, not to mention the wicked and sick hairstyles. It's an era where supply-side economics gave capitalism a whole new meaning, a decade where democracy has been reborn, and sci-fi movies are about as hard-hitting as superhero movies of today.
It's also the decade where cool Italian sports cars reign supreme and became bedroom wall posters. Cars like the Lamborghini Countach and the Ferrari Testarossa are prime examples of what life in the 80s looked like.
Getting my South Beach Diet on, it's time to have a word with the cars that became bedroom wall posters 80s kids only understand.
Let's begin with the Lamborghini Countach. Launched in the 70s as the replacement for the Miura, the Countach is widely regarded as the supercar that popularized the wedge-shaped design as well as its signature scissor doors, a Lamborghini trademark. Seen here is the final version of the Countach bloodline; the Countach 25th Anniversary. Made in honor of Lamborghini's 25th anniversary as a carmaker, the final version runs on the same specs as the LP5000 QV, meaning it runs on a 5.2L V12 engine mounted in the middle, but with a heavily revised exterior design to comply with safety regulations. Production of the Countach ended in 1990 at 657 units built and it was replaced later by the Diablo.
Launched in 1984, the Ferrari Testarossa is the replacement for the 512BB. Styled by Pininfarina, the Testarossa's unique exterior design is aerodynamic and radical at the same time. Under the hood, the Testarossa is powered by a 5.0L 180-degree V12 engine producing 385HP of power and 362ft-lb of torque, making it capable of going from 0-60mph in less than six seconds and has a top speed of 180mph. The Testarossa became the car of choice for actor Don Johnson in the Miami Vice TV show. Believe it or not, Enzo Ferrari gifted Don Johnson his very own Testarossa because Enzo's a huge fan of the series.
These two are definitely the ultimate 80s supercars because of their radical styling that fits the decade's big, bright, and loud fashion theme. They're big on size, bright on looks, and loud on performance. They really are the poster cars of the 80s kids.
Anyway, while having a blast with the best supercars of the 80s, the question now is which one is the ultimate 80s supercar? Since I'm in the middle of the South Beach Diet, the sandbox for the day will be Daytona International Speedway, the legendary venue of NASCAR's Daytona 500 and IMSA's Rolex 24-Hour endurance race.
Ah, Florida. The perfect place to give the best 80s supercars a chance to flex their muscles, although the Testarossa blended perfectly with the Florida backdrop because of its Miami Vice appearance. Anyway, no time to get starstruck because it's time to find out which one is the ultimate 80s supercar. Roll the tape.
After a quick lap in Daytona, here are the results;
Countach 25th - 2m08.970s
Testarossa - 2m11.707s
So, the ultimate Countach really is the ultimate 80s supercar but in the end, like that special someone said, they're both expensive and horrible to drive because they're dangerously fast on the straights and tricky to get through corners because they live in the era where anti-lock brakes didn't exist on vehicles yet. Gosh, I've spent almost a lifetime trying to survive driving these dangerously fast Italian marvels. Anyway...
While the Testarossa has the performance and celebrity fan base because of its appearance in Miami Vice, the Countach, in its final form, is by no means the ultimate 80s supercar. It seems the bull has kicked the horse's butt, a fitting example that Lamborghini and Ferrari are still in the supercar world war where both sides trade punches after another.
That's rivalry the Italian way and whichever side you're on, this is how they roll. The more you know.
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