FOLLOWING IN THE TIRE MARKS OF THE LEGENDARY SF90 AND LAFERRARI, FERRARI’S NEWLY DEBUTED F80 HYPERCAR TEARS UP THE RULEBOOK WITH WILD ABANDON, ARRIVING AS A NEARLY 1,200-HORSEPOWER CARBON-FIBER FANTASY THAT BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN RACETRACK AND REALITY
BY AMANDA McCOY
THE F80’S BODY IS MORE THAN SCULPTURE, it’s a moving instrument. Active elements at both the front and rear work in concert to adapt to speed and driver input, creat ing perfect aerodynamic balance in real time.
After months of speculation, spy shots, and whispers from Fiorano’s test track, last October Ferrari officially unveiled the F80, its new hybrid flagship, and the successor to legends like the LaFerrari and SF90 Stradale. Sleeker, sharper, and more extreme than any machine that roared before it, the F80 represents a new frontier for Maranello, where art and engineering collide in horsepower-fueled purity.
Unveiled as the pinnacle of Ferrari’s road car lineup, the F80 pairs a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 with three electric motors two driving the front axle and one at the rear. Together, they unleash 1,184 thundering ponies, catapulting the F80 from 0 to 60 in just 2.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 217 mph. The setup borrows heavily from the brand’s Le Mans–winning 499P Hypercar, where hybrid systems perfected for endurance racing are reimagined for the road. The result is instantaneous power, seamless torque vectoring, and a symphony of speed that’s more technological marvel than mere automobile.
Ferrari’s obsession with aerodynamics reaches new heights here. The F80’s form isn’t just sculpted, it’s engineered. Every curve, vent, and channel serves a purpose, guiding air through and around the car with mathematical precision. Active aerodynamic elements including a massive adaptive rear wing – constantly adjust to optimize downforce and stability at speed. Paired with a next-generation active suspension system, the F80 can read the road and adapt in milliseconds, keeping the car balanced and ferociously composed even as physics begs for mercy.
Inside, Ferrari’s designers built what they call a “1+” cockpit, a nod to the single-seater DNA that inspired it. The driver sits low and centered, surrounded by minimalist carbon fiber, floating digital displays, and a steering wheel that houses every key control. The cabin’s purpose is singular: to fuse driver and machine. It’s not luxury in the traditional sense; it’s performance distilled to its purest form.
With the unveiling, Ferrari didn’t just mark a new chapter, it redefined the entire book. The F80 is lighter, faster, and smarter than any Ferrari before it, yet unmistakably true to its heritage. It’s the culmination of decades of racing expertise, now electrified for a new generation of thrill seekers. After all, the F80 isn’t here to replace what came before it. It’s here to prove that even as autodom evolves, Ferrari’s soul that intoxicating blend of power, passion, and precision remains untouchable. MSRP $3,735,000.
THE F80’S 3.0-LITER V6 HYBRID descended from the 499P Le Mans legend, but for the first time ever, the speedster features electric turbo technology, resulting in the most powerful road car ever to zoom from the Ferrari factory.
THE F80’S PROPORTIONS low, wide, and dramatically tapered aren’t just for show. Each surface guides air to cool, stabilize, or slice through resistance. Even at rest, it looks like it’s in motion.
THIS IS ONE SLIM MACHINE. The chassis and body are primarily carbon fiber, and the compact hybrid layout allows optimal weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity.
INSPIRED BY FERRARI’S FORMULA 1 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY, the “1+” cabin architecture brings driver and machine closer than ever. The steering wheel consolidates all major commands, while the low, central seating position intensifies focus and connection to the car.
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