Ferrari F80 Redefines the Supercar
Ferrari has introduced the F80, a $3.7 million hybrid supercar that succeeds the LaFerrari and brings technology developed through the company’s racing programs to the road.
Limited to 799 examples, the Ferrari F80 joins a lineage that includes the GTO, F40 and LaFerrari. At its core is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 paired with three electric motors, producing a combined 1,184 horsepower.
The powertrain draws from technology used in Ferrari’s Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship programs. Its architecture is related to the 499P race car, which has delivered multiple victories for Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The F80 also introduces electric turbo technology to a Ferrari road car. Electric motors positioned between the turbine and compressor of each turbocharger are designed to improve response at lower engine speeds.
Aerodynamics play an equally important role. An active rear wing, rear diffuser, flat underbody, front triplane wing and S-Duct work together to generate up to 1,000 kilograms of downforce at 250 km/h. An electric front axle provides all-wheel drive, while an active suspension system helps manage the car’s performance on both road and track.
Ferrari developed the chassis in carbon fiber and gave the cabin a driver-focused “1+” configuration. Although the F80 seats two, the cockpit places greater emphasis on the driver while allowing Ferrari to reduce the overall cabin width, weight and aerodynamic drag.
The exterior signals a shift in Ferrari’s design direction, combining functional aerodynamic elements with references to aerospace and earlier Ferrari supercars. The result is a car shaped as much by airflow and performance requirements as by traditional styling.
With just 799 units planned, the F80 takes its place as Ferrari’s latest limited-production flagship, combining hybrid performance, racing technology and a road-legal package at the top of the marque’s lineup.
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