4 cars mentioned in this article have been replaced or discontinued since publication
- The Lamborghini Huracán Performante was replaced by the Lamborghini Temerario.
- The Ferrari F8 Tributo was replaced by the Ferrari 296 GTB.
- The Ferrari F8 Spider was replaced by the Ferrari 296 GTS.
- The Lamborghini Huracán EVO LP 640-4 was replaced by the Lamborghini Temerario.
Short answer: both hold value strongly by supercar standards, and specification matters more than badge. The F8 has a slight edge from the Ferrari name and its status as the last non-hybrid mid-engine V8. The Huracán counters with a naturally aspirated V10 that is now a dying breed. Buy the one you connect with; both are safer bets than most cars at this price.
This is the classic cross-town rivalry, and the value question sharpens it. The Lamborghini Huracán and Ferrari F8 Tributo are the natural competitors of their generation, one a naturally aspirated V10, the other a twin-turbo V8. Both are desirable, both are quick, and both look sensational. Our Huracán EVO buyer’s guide covers the Lamborghini in full. The genuinely interesting part is how differently they behave on the used market, and what that means for a buyer thinking about resale.
The Numbers Side by Side
| Engine | Huracán EVO: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 · F8 Tributo: 3.9L twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | Huracán EVO: 470 kW (640 hp) · F8 Tributo: 530 kW (720 hp) |
| 0-100 km/h | Huracán EVO: 2.9 sec (AWD) · F8 Tributo: 2.9 sec |
| Redline | Huracán EVO: 8,500 rpm · F8 Tributo: 8,000 rpm |
| Used price (AU) | Huracán EVO: $270k-$380k · F8 Tributo: $320k-$380k |
| Value story | Huracán EVO: dying-breed NA V10 · F8 Tributo: last non-hybrid V8 |
Two Very Different Engines
The Huracán EVO uses a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10: 470 kW (640 hp) at 8,000 rpm, 600 Nm, 0-100 in 2.9 seconds in all-wheel-drive form, revving to a shrieking 8,500 rpm. The F8 Tributo uses a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8: 530 kW (720 hp) and 0-100 in 2.9 seconds. The Ferrari is more powerful and more effortless in its delivery; the Lamborghini is more theatrical, higher-revving and, to many ears, simply the better noise. On character alone these cars split buyers cleanly down the middle.
Value Retention: The Detail That Matters
Both hold value well by supercar standards. On the Australian used market, clean Huracán EVO examples sit around $270,000 to $380,000, while F8 Tributo coupes run roughly $320,000 to $380,000. Two forces work in favour of both over the long term. The Huracán’s naturally aspirated V10 is now a genuinely dying breed as the industry turbocharges and electrifies, and scarcity of a beloved engine supports value. The F8, meanwhile, is the last mid-engine Ferrari V8 built without hybrid assistance, giving it its own built-in “last of its kind” story. Both cars carry a scarcity narrative that underpins demand – the same dynamic we cover in which supercars hold their value best.
Which Actually Holds Better
The honest answer is that both are strong, and specification matters more than badge. There is no manual-versus-automatic rarity at play here, so the real differentiators are colour, kilometres, service history and originality. A well-kept, well-specified example of either will hold its money far better than the supercar average. The F8’s Ferrari badge and last-V8 status give it a marginal edge in the breadth of buyer demand, but a clean, low-kilometre Huracán with the naturally aspirated V10 halo holds its own comfortably.
Running Costs to Factor In
The Huracán’s V10 is thirsty, at roughly 16 to 19 litres per 100 km on 98 RON, with annual servicing around $3,000 to $5,000, a more comprehensive service near $6,000 to $10,000 at the 30,000 km interval, and Pirelli tyres at $3,500 to $5,500 a set. The F8 runs 12 to 16 litres per 100 km on 98 RON, servicing of $3,500 to $6,500, and similar tyre and consumable costs. Neither is cheap, but both are predictable, and Lamborghini and Ferrari both have solid dealer networks in the major Australian capitals.
Verdict
Buy the one you connect with, because on value they are closely matched. The F8 has a marginal edge from the Ferrari name and its place in history, but the Huracán’s naturally aspirated V10 is increasingly rare and its value case is equally defensible. Both are among the safer bets in the supercar market, and the deciding factor should be which engine, which badge and which character speaks to you, not a small difference in projected resale. Line them up yourself on our Huracán EVO vs F8 Tributo compare page.
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