Ferrari's Next Flagship Hypercar: The F80

11 years after the Ferrari LaFerrari, here is the F80. Like its predecessor, it embodies all the brand's know-how in motorsport and F1. This benchmark model bears its name well, returning to the tradition started with the Ferrari F40 in 1987. It exists in part help celebrate Ferrari's 80th anniversary in 2027.

Le Mans-inspired engine
According to Ferrari, the F80's powertrain is directly inspired by the Ferrari 499P prototype, a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its 3.0L, 120-degree twin-turbo V6 is assisted by three electric motors. Two of them are located on the front axle, while the third, the MGU-K (a familiar term for F1 fans), is located between the V6 and the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This system manages starting, energy recovery and the provision of additional torque.

The V6 delivers 900 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, with a redline at 9,200 rpm, while the electric motors add 300 hp, enabling torque vectoring at the front. The F80 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 350 km/h.

V6 only
Some may be disappointed to see a V6 instead of the LaFerrari's V12. However, hybrid technology has come a long way, and this V6 shares its DNA with Ferrari's endurance racing and F1 programs.

Power is only part of the equation: the F80 weighs 1,525 kg, but generates an impressive 1,050 kg of downforce, thanks in particular to an active rear wing and an aerodynamic device called "S-Duct", which channels air under the nose and projects it over the car.

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