NEW: FERRARI F80

FERRARI F80

The successor to the LaFerrari is here!

On October 17th, we witnessed an important revelation from the prancing horse brand as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration. The successor to the LaFerrari and heir to the lineage of its most iconic models: the new Ferrari F80, of which only 799 units will be produced, and it is expected to be marketed in 2025.

Design with Inspiration

The design was led by Flavio Manzoni at the Ferrari Styling Centre, resulting in a two-door hypercar with a mid-rear engine, hybrid system, and all-wheel drive. Upon seeing it, one can immediately recognize that its design is heavily inspired by the Ferrari SP3 from the "Icona" series, also designed under Manzoni’s direction. Another notable visual element is the black stripe over the hood, a reference to the 365 "Daytona," which was also featured in the 12-Cylinder model. Additionally, it features S-Duct air intakes, which allow air passing underneath the car to be redirected and exit through the top of the hood, thus improving aerodynamics. At the rear, we can spot a massive wing, part of its active aerodynamics system, along with a central exhaust outlet. Another remarkable feature is its large engine cover, which, this time, is not transparent.

Engine and Powertrain

The power unit responsible for driving the new prancing horse is none other than the Tipo F163CF, an upgraded version of the Tipo F163, which powered the 499P, a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This engine itself was based on the one used in the Ferrari 296 (including its GT3 and Challenge race variants). It’s a 3.0-liter V6 with a 120° angle between the banks, twin-turbocharged, producing 888 HP. This is supplemented by three electric motors generating 296 HP combined, bringing the total power output to 1,184 HP. This allows the F80 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.15 seconds and reach a top speed of 350 km/h.

Although it’s a hybrid system, it is worth noting that it’s not plug-in and does not offer a fully electric mode. The F80 also features Formula 1-derived systems like the MGU-K, which recovers kinetic energy from the brakes to generate electricity, and the MGU-H, which uses the heat from the exhaust gases to produce electrical energy. Regarding the turbos, each has a small electric motor that spins them up to the required speed before the exhaust gas pressure kicks in, effectively eliminating turbo lag.

As for the powertrain, the combustion engine drives the rear wheels, aided by an electric motor attached to the crankshaft, adding an extra 87 HP. The other two electric motors are responsible for powering each of the front wheels individually.

Brakes and Suspension

The braking system features carbon-ceramic discs with diameters of 408 mm at the front and 390 mm at the rear, paired with 6-piston and 4-piston calipers, respectively. The braking system was co-developed with Brembo and consists of CCM-R Plus brakes, which include long carbon fibers and a silicon carbide coating to enhance the system's thermal resistance and conductivity. The active suspension system is a redesign of the one seen in the Purosangue, utilizing Multimatic shock absorbers. All of this is combined with a carbon fiber chassis, resulting in a total weight of 1,525 kilograms.