The Ferrari F80 is the Brand’s Most Potent Road Vehicle to Date

The F80, the hypercar that will take the place of the venerable LaFerrari, has been formally introduced by Ferrari.

With a 1,200 horsepower hybrid V6 engine, the new model is billed as Ferrari’s most potent road vehicle to date.

The new engine incorporates technology from Ferrari’s Formula 1 vehicles and their Le Mans-winning 499P.

Only a few days have passed since McLaren’s W1 reveal. The starting price of the F80 is £3 million, or about ₹33 crore.

F80’s engine and performance

Powering the F80 is a redesigned 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine from Ferrari that can reach 9,200 rpm.

With components from the 499P Le Mans car, this engine has been significantly altered from the 296 GTB’s engine to generate an incredible 900 horsepower.

Hybrid system and performance modes of the F80

Three electric motors—two on the front axle and one on the rear—are part of the F80’s hybrid system.

With the front units producing 142 horsepower apiece, these motors are Ferrari’s first in-house designs.

Like the ‘MGU-K’ energy recovery units seen in Ferrari’s Formula One cars, the rear motor performs this function. It can automatically fill power gaps by braking up to 95 horsepower.

The F80 has an acceleration time of 2.15 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and 5.75 seconds from 0 to 200 km/h.

F80’s aerodynamics and downforce capabilities

Ferrari’s F1 car served as a major inspiration on the F80’s underbody, which features sizable barge boards to guide airflow.

A massive ‘S-Duct,’ modelled after the 499P, dominates the front of the vehicle and directs air over the cabin and towards the back.

To maximise downforce and reduce drag, an active rear wing modifies its height and angle. The F80 can produce up to 1,000 kg of downforce at 250 km/h.

F80’s dimensions and weight

The F80 measures 1,130 mm in height, 2,060 mm in width, and 4,840 mm in length.
It weights 1,525 kg (dry), which is 125 kg more than the W1, yet it is really 60 kg lighter than the LaFerrari.

This is due to the fact that it uses lightweight materials like aluminium, titanium, and carbon fibre.

Ferrari has carefully designed the inside of the F80 to provide a mix between luxury and functionality because it recognises the value of the driver experience. A driver-centric cockpit design blends in well with cutting-edge technology.