Ferrari F80 Enthüllung: Hybrid-Kraftwerk mit Formel 1 Technologie ehrt die Legende des F40

The Ferrari F80: The Successor to the F40 Arrives with Hybrid Power and 1200 HP

Incorporating components from Formula 1 and the two-time winner of Le Mans

Behold the hypercar destined to join a prestigious lineage: Ferrari 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and now… the Ferrari F80. This powerhouse is the most potent road vehicle ever produced in Maranello. It also revives the custom of including the company's anniversary number in its name.

The specifications? An impressive 1,200 horsepower enabling a top speed of 350 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.15 seconds, and from 0 to 200 km/h in just 5.75 seconds. The driver's area is inspired by Formula 1 designs. This F80 model inherits several technological advancements from the Scuderia team. Meanwhile, the hybrid technology is derived from the Ferrari 499P, the hypercar champion of the last two 24 Hours of Le Mans races. The plan is to manufacture 799 units of this model by the year 2027.

Photo Gallery: Ferrari F80

Exterior Design

The Ferrari F80's design originates from the Centro Stile, with Flavio Manzoni at the helm. Its distinctively vertical sides, starting at the wheels, divide the upper part of the body from the rest, creating an almost right-angled separation that gives the impression of the car's "top and bottom" being distinct entities.

The interior design stands out with its bubble-like elevation, featuring a rear surface that matches the car's color and a roof made of painted carbon fiber. The seating arrangement, designed in a "1+1" format, allowed the designers to streamline the cabin's structure, enhancing the vehicle's aerodynamics and significantly influencing its overall visual appeal.

The design of the front end intentionally avoids any resemblance to biological features, steering clear of any association with human or animal eyes: The headlights are concealed behind a visor, creating a dark panel that serves both a visual and aerodynamic purpose.

Behind it lies a truncated rear end featuring two different setups: one with the wing in a stationary position and another with it elevated. The tail lights are designed to be slim, creating a layered look, and atop the hood, there are six vents that correspond to the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine.

Front section of the Ferrari F80

Design elements from Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) heavily influence the bodywork. The front features an S-shaped duct, known as the S-Duct, which houses a triple-wing profile. The rear wing is adjustable, with the ability to tilt and alter its height. The underbody is sculpted with wings and channels, enabling the F80 to achieve a total downforce of 1,050 kg at a speed of 250 km/h, with 460 kg at the front and 590 kg at the rear.

Ferrari F80, featuring advanced aerodynamic design

Ferrari F80, the rear wing

Dimensions of the Ferrari F80

The Ferrari F80 measures at a length of 4.84 meters, stands at a height of 1.14 meters, stretches across a width of 2.06 meters, and features a wheelbase of 2.67 meters. It's almost needless to mention that the trunk space offers a capacity of 35 liters. The fuel tank is capable of holding 63.5 liters, and the vehicle's curb weight is 1,525 kilograms, with the weight distribution being 42 percent at the front and 58 percent at the rear.

A mass of one thousand five

Leading with 42.2 percent, trailing with 57.8 percent.

Interior

The interior design of the Ferrari F80 is heavily influenced by Formula 1 aesthetics, with a cockpit designed to be driver-centric, mirroring the layout of a single-seater race car. The passenger seat is positioned behind the driver.

This also results in reduced air resistance. Additionally, it contributes to further lowering the vehicle's weight. The steering wheel is smaller than the one in the LaFerrari, by 1.4 centimeters in width and 7 centimeters in height, enhancing the driver's view. Instead of digital touch surfaces, physical buttons have been reintroduced into the spokes to simplify controls – a change that we can expect to see in future Ferrari road vehicles.

The steering wheel of the Ferrari F80 is designed with smaller dimensions.

Internal Combustion Engine, Hybrid System, and Battery

The Ferrari F80 continues to draw its design and performance ethos from the world of racing, as is tradition with its predecessors. It boasts a 3.0-liter V6 engine with a 120-degree dry sump lubrication system, delivering a robust 900 horsepower at 8,750 RPM while hitting the limiter at 9,200 RPM. Impressively, it achieves 300 horsepower per liter with peak torque reaching 850 Nm at 5,500 RPM. Power is transmitted to the pavement through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Ferrari F80, the

For the first time, a road-going Ferrari model has been equipped with a 48-volt electric motor, which has been installed between the turbine and the compressor. This addition allows the vehicle's pair of sizable turbochargers to deliver power instantly, eliminating any delay. This feature is also an innovation derived from Formula 1 technology, where it's referred to as the MGU-H (Motor-Generator-Unit-Heat).

The F80 also makes use of various elements from the 499P propulsion system, including the crankcase, drive chains and distribution setup, oil pump recovery system, bearings, injectors, and fuel pumps.

To lower the center of gravity, the engine is positioned quite low, with just 10 cm separating the crankshaft axis from all components situated at the bottom of the oil pan. Despite the V6 engine's power increase of 237 horsepower compared to the 296 GTB, there has been no corresponding increase in engine weight. The electric motor was entirely developed, tested, and manufactured by Ferrari in their Maranello facility.

The rear MGU-K electric motor system, which operates on an 800-volt system, can spin up to 30,000 revolutions per minute. It generates 81 horsepower (60 kW) when activated and 95 horsepower (70 kW) during regeneration, producing a torque of 45 Nm and weighing nine kilograms. Each of the two front electric motors, also functioning at 800 volts and 30,000 RPM, delivers 142 horsepower (105 kW) and a torque of 121 Nm. The F80's electric front axle ensures it has four-wheel drive capabilities. All of this is powered by an 800-volt battery with a capacity of 2.3 kWh and a weight of 39 kilograms.

Internal Combustion Engines

Category

V6 engine with a 120-degree angle and a dry sump lubrication

2.992 cubic centimeters

Dimensions of 88 millimeters by

900 horsepower at 8,750 revolutions per minute

850 Newton-meters of torque at 5,550 revolutions per minute

Revolutions per minute: 9,000 (dynamic limit at 9,200 RPM)

9.5 to 1 ratio

300 horsepower per liter

MIXED-PROPULSION SYSTEM

Design Type

Internal rotor with tooth coil stator, Litz wire, and rotor in a Halbach configuration

Electronic Turbocharger (Motor Generator Unit-Heat)

Category

An axle-mounted 48-volt electric motor paired with turbines and thermal engine compressors.

Electric motor unit by HECK (MGU-K)

Operating Voltage

Voltage range between 650 and

Peak Performance

Energy Restoration Phase: 70 kilowatts (95 horsepower); Internal Combustion Engine Assistance: 60 kilowatts (81 horsepower)

Peak Torque

Torque of

Highest Rotational Speed

30,000 revolutions per minute

Weight

8.8 kilograms

Motors at the front

Operating Voltage

Voltage range between 650 and

Peak Performance

Each electric motor produces 105 kilowatts (142 horsepower).

Peak Torque

Torque of

Peak Rotational Speed

Rotates at a speed of 30,

Weight

Approximately 12.9

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

Peak Tension

Voltage:

Peak Performance (Charging/Discharging)

Output of

Power

Energy consumption of 2.

Specialized Performance

Power density of 6.16 kilow

Weight

Weight: 39.3

Chassis, Suspension, Braking, and Driving Dynamics

The Ferrari F80 boasts a chassis constructed from a combination of carbon fiber and composite materials. Its front and rear subframes, made from closed die-extruded profiles, are connected by cast components. These elements are crafted from aluminum and are fixed to the body with titanium bolts.

Compared to the Ferrari LaFerrari, the frame of the F80 is five percent lighter but boasts a torsional and bending stiffness that is 50 percent greater. The doors are designed as butterfly doors and open almost 90 degrees above the body of the car.

Ferrari F80 features doors that open in a butterfly fashion.

The advanced suspension system marks an evolution for the Ferrari Purosangue, which operates without the need for stabilizer bars, instead controlling each wheel individually through 48-volt electric motors. The configuration features a double wishbone setup with internally mounted dampers and levers, a design that has been produced using 3D printing for the first time in a Ferrari road car.

These suspensions enhance the aerodynamics, comfort, and driving dynamics, in part due to the SSC (Side Slip Control) system's latest 9.0 iteration. The software within this system calculates the vehicle's center of gravity, thereby boosting performance.

From the steering wheel, drivers have the option to select from the driving configurations of Hybrid, Performance, and Qualify, but unlike the SF90 Stradale and the 296 GTB, the F80 lacks an eDrive mode, meaning it's incapable of operating solely on electric power. Additionally, the newly introduced Boost optimization feature is designed to identify the track being driven on and automatically provide an extra surge of power in the most optimal segments, without any need for driver intervention.

The latest innovation in the braking system is the introduction of CCM-R Plus technology, a product of Ferrari's extensive experience in the Challenge Championship racing series. Developed in collaboration with Brembo, this marks its debut in a road car. The technology incorporates long carbon fibers, enhancing the durability by 100 percent and tripling the heat conductivity.

The Ferrari F80 comes equipped with tires manufactured by Michelin.

The braking surfaces feature a coating of silicon carbide (SiC), known for its durability and reduced break-in period. Utilizing brake pads with a unique compound mix enhances the consistency of the friction coefficient even under the most severe continuous use conditions on the racetrack.

The brake system dimensions consist of a front size of 408 x 220 x 38 mm with six pistons per caliper, and a rear size of 390 x 263 x 32 mm featuring four pistons per caliper. This configuration allows the Ferrari F80 to decelerate from 100 to 0 km/h within 28 meters and from 200 to 0 km/h over a distance of 98 meters.

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The tires crafted in collaboration with Michelin for the F80 feature sizes of 285/30 R20 in the front and 345/30 R21 in the rear. These are Pilot Sport Cup2 tires that have undergone significant enhancements to the carcass and tread.

The Ferrari F80 comes with a price tag of 3.6 million Euros in Italy. A limited production run of just 799 units is planned, with the initial deliveries expected to commence towards the end of 2025. The manufacturing of this model will conclude in 2027, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic brand from Maranello.

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