The Ferrari F80 is not just a car, it is an icon of the future. With 1,184 horsepower, a hybrid V6 engine and a price tag of $4 million, Ferrari is once again pushing the boundaries of performance and technology. Are you ready?
When Ferrari releases a new member of its exclusive hypercar family, the motoring world is listening. About a decade after the legendary LaFerrari is here Ferrari F80, which does not hide its ambition to rewrite history. In the past months, we have witnessed the results McLaren W1 and Porsche's upcoming hypercar, but the Ferrari F80 still steals the spotlight.
Under the hood hides a real technological miracle – a hybrid V6 engine with a volume of 3.0 liters, which, in combination with three electric motors, produces as much as 1,184 horsepower (874 kW). The gasoline part alone develops an impressive 900 hp (662 kW), but the electric motors add another 325 hp (242 kW). This is the most powerful Ferrari ever, and also the fastest.
Speed that stuns
The Ferrari F80 reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in no time 2.15 seconds, and for 200 km/h (124 mph) it needs only 5.75 seconds. The top speed this beast reaches is a whopping 350 km/h (217 mph), meaning it boasts a slightly higher top speed than McLaren W1.
The engine is based on the one from the 296 GTB and the Le Mans 499P, with significantly improved performance. Ferrari upgraded the ignition, connected the engines to electric turbochargers and increased the pressure in the combustion chamber by 20 %. The result? The maximum speed of the engine is as much as 9,000 revolutions per minute, with a dynamic limit at 9,200 revolutions.
A hybrid future
Ferrari has decided that electrification is not only a necessity, but also an opportunity. Three electric motors play a key role in the F80. Two are located on the front axle and enable precise torque vectoring, while the third is on the rear axle, where it provides additional 80 horsepower. Together with the gasoline engine, these engines are powered by an 800-volt lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2.3 kWh, which enables recovery of up to 70 kW of energy.
The Ferrari F80 has three driving modes: Hybrid, Performance and Qualify. Interestingly, it does not have a fully electric mode, as offered by the McLaren W1. However, the F80 in mode Hybrid optimizes energy regeneration and battery charging while in mode Qualify releases the full power of the vehicle.
Chassis, aerodynamics and design
The F80 boasts an asymmetric monocoque chassis made of carbon and composite materials, which allows for better weight balance. The roof is completely carbon, and the front and rear frames are aluminum, which ensures exceptional rigidity and low weight. Engineers have taken care of comfort, as the driver's seat is adjustable, which is not common for hypercars of this type, and the rival McLaren W1 does not have this option.
Of course, it's impossible to talk about Ferrari without mentioning aerodynamics. The F80 follows the formula for success from Formula 1. The front part with Ferrari's characteristic S-channel creates as much as 460 kg of downforce at a speed of 250 km/h, while the rear part, with the help of an active wing and a massive 1.8-meter diffuser, creates a total of 1,000 kg thrust at the same speed. This means exceptional stability at high speeds that is quite comparable to the McLaren W1.
Technological excesses
The Ferrari F80 includes a number of technological solutions that have been developed for racing purposes, including a new braking system. Brembo CCM-R Plus carbon brakes are designed to withstand twice the mechanical load of conventional carbon brakes, while allowing the 300 % better thermal conductivity. This is important in hypercars that are designed to drive on racetracks.
In addition, the F80 is equipped with a fully active suspension that includes electric motors on each shock absorber, allowing for independent force adjustment. This technology allows for a superior ride without the need for anti-roll bars, while providing a stable platform for aerodynamics.
A look into the future
The Ferrari F80 is truly a car that combines tradition and the future. Blending advanced aerodynamics, an extremely powerful hybrid powertrain and uncompromising design, the F80 is the most advanced hypercar Ferrari has ever created.
The price of this car? Approximately 3.6 million euros ($4 million). But it doesn't stop there - they will produce only 799 copies, and production will take place between 2025 and 2027. Although it is an exclusive and extremely expensive car, Ferrari still impresses and proves that it can combine the best of the worlds of speed and technology.
Conclusion: The Ferrari F80 is more than just that hypercar – is a technological breakthrough, a work of art and the ultimate statement of power. With its sky-high price and limited series, it is reserved for the richest collectors, but it remains an inspiration for the future of motoring. Is it worth its price? This is a question for those who are willing to invest millions in this remarkable machine.
