Ferrari Unleashes F80: The Hybrid Heir to the F40 Throne with a Roaring 1200 HP

The Ferrari F80: Introducing the F40's Successor Equipped with Hybrid Technology and 1,200 Horsepower

Incorporating elements from Formula 1 and influenced by the two-time winner of Le Mans

Behold the high-performance vehicle destined to join the ranks of prestigious models: Ferrari 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and now… the Ferrari F80. This is the most powerful road car ever produced in Maranello. It also marks a return to the tradition of incorporating the company's anniversary number into its name.

Performance Metrics? This machine boasts a staggering 1,200 horsepower enabling it to achieve a maximum speed of 350 km/h. It can catapult from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.15 seconds, and from 0 to 200 km/h in a mere 5.75 seconds. The driver's area is designed akin to a Formula 1 vehicle. The F80 inherits several tech advancements from its Scuderia lineage. Meanwhile, its hybrid technology is borrowed from the Ferrari 499P, the hypercar champion of the last two 24 Hours of Le Mans races. There's a plan to roll out 799 units of this model by the year 2027.

Image Gallery: Ferrari F80

Exterior

The design of the Ferrari F80 is the brainchild of the Centro Stile, headed by Flavio Manzoni. Its distinctive vertical sides, beginning at the wheels, divide the upper section of the car's body, creating an almost 90-degree angle, giving the impression that the "top and bottom" of the vehicle are two distinct entities.

The design of the interior stands out like a bubble due to its architecture, featuring a rear surface painted in the same color as the car and a roof made of varnished carbon fiber. Opting for a "1+1" seat layout allowed the designers to streamline the cabin structure, enhancing the vehicle's aerodynamics and significantly influencing its overall visual appeal.

The front section of the design intentionally avoids any "biological" references, steering clear of resembling human or animal eyes: The headlights are concealed behind a shield and create a dark screen that serves both visual and aerodynamic purposes.

Behind it, there's a truncated rear end that comes in two setups: one with the wing in a neutral position, and another with it elevated. The tail lights are designed to be thin, creating a layered appearance, while the hood is equipped with six vents that correlate with the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine.

The Front Section of the Ferrari F80

The body of the car is influenced by aerodynamic designs from Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). A triple-wing profile is located in the front S-shaped duct, also known as the S-Duct, and the rear wing can be tilted and adjusted up or down. The underbody cladding features wings and channels that enable the car to be pressed down with a force of 1,050 kg at speeds of 250 km/h, with 460 kg at the front and 590 kg at the rear.

Ferrari F80, ultimate air flow design

The rear wing of the Ferrari F80

The Ferrari F80's Measurements

With a length of 4.84 meters, a height of 1.14 meters, and a width of 2.06 meters, the Ferrari F80 boasts a wheelbase stretching 2.67 meters. It's almost a given that the trunk offers a modest storage capacity of 35 liters. The fuel tank can accommodate 63.5 liters, while the vehicle's curb weight stands at 1,525 kilograms, distributed with 42 percent at the front and 58 percent at the rear.

1 kilogram and 525

Leading with 42.2 percent, trailing with 57.8 percent.

Interior

Influences from Formula 1 are evident throughout the cabin of the Ferrari F80. The "1+1" cockpit is inspired by a single-seater layout and is designed around the driver, with the passenger seat positioned further back.

This leads to a decrease in air resistance. Additionally, it contributes to a reduction in weight. The steering wheel is more compact than that of the LaFerrari, being 1.4 centimeters narrower and seven centimeters shorter, enhancing visibility. Instead of digital touch surfaces, physical buttons have been reintroduced on the spokes to simplify operation – a feature we can expect to see in future Ferrari road cars.

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

Internal Combustion Engine, Hybrid Technology, and Battery Power

The Ferrari F80 continues to draw its design and performance cues from the racing world, much like its predecessors. It boasts a 3.0-liter V6 engine with a 120-degree dry sump lubrication system, capable of delivering 900 horsepower at 8,750 RPM, with a rev limit at 9,200 RPM. This engine achieves an impressive 300 horsepower per liter and peaks at a torque of 850 Nm at 5,500 RPM. Power is translated to the pavement through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The Ferrari F80 concept car

For the first time, a Ferrari road car has been equipped with a 48-volt electric motor, which has been integrated between the turbine and compressor. This addition allows the vehicle's pair of substantial turbochargers to deliver power instantly, without any lag. This technology is also derived from Formula 1, where it's referred to as MGU-H (Motor-Generator-Unit-Heat).

The F80 also employs various elements of the 499P powertrain system, including the crankcase, drive chains, distributor configuration, oil pump recovery, bearings, injectors, and fuel pumps.

To lower the center of gravity, the engine is positioned quite low (there's just a 10 cm gap between the crankshaft axis and all components situated at the bottom of the oil pan). The power increase of the V6 engine compared to the 296 GTB by 237 horsepower has not led to an increase in the engine's weight. The electric motor was entirely developed, tested, and manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello.

The rear electric motor unit, known as the MGU-K, operates within an 800-volt system and can spin up to 30,000 revolutions per minute. It generates 81 horsepower (60 kilowatts) when activated and ramps up to 95 horsepower (70 kilowatts) during energy recovery, with a torque output of 45 Newton-meters, all while weighing just nine kilograms. Each of the two front electric motors produces 142 horsepower (105 kilowatts) and 121 Newton-meters of torque at the same 800 volts and 30,000 RPM. This electric front axle endows the F80 with all-wheel drive capabilities. The entire system is powered by an 800-volt battery that holds 2.3 kilowatt-hours of energy and weighs 39 kilograms.

Internal Combustion Engines

Category

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

Capacity of 2.992 liters

Dimensions:

Width: 88 mill

The engine produces 900 horsepower at 8,750 revolutions per minute.

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

9,000 RPM with a dynamic limiter at 9,200 RPM

Aspect Ratio:

9.5 to

300 horsepower per liter

Hybrid Drive System

Design Type

Inner runner with tooth coil stator, Litz wire, and rotor arranged in a Halbach array.

Electronic Turbocharger (Motor Generator Unit – Heat)

Category

An electric motor rated at 48 volts is integrated within the axle, accompanied by turbine and thermal engine compressors.

Electric Motor Unit Known as MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic)

Operating Voltage

Voltage range of 650 to

Peak Performance

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

Peak Torque

Torque value of

Highest Rotational Speed

Rotational speed of 30,000 revolutions

Weight

Weight: 8.8

MOTORS IN THE FRONT

Operating Voltage

Voltage range of 650 to

Peak Performance

Each of the two electric motors produces 105 kilowatts (142 horsepower).

Peak Torque

Torque of

Peak Rotational Speed

30,000 revolutions per minute (RPM

Weight

Approximately 12.9

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

Peak Tension

Voltage:

Peak Performance (Charging/Discharging)

242 kilow

Power

Energy consumption amounting to

Particular Performance

6.16 kilowatts per kilogram

Weight

Weight: 39.3

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Handling

The Ferrari F80 features a chassis constructed from a combination of carbon fiber and composite materials. Its front and rear subframes made from closed-section extrusions are interconnected with cast components made of aluminum, which are then attached to the body using titanium bolts.

Compared to the Ferrari LaFerrari, the F80's frame is five percent lighter, yet it exhibits a torsional and bending rigidity that is 50 percent stronger. The doors are butterfly-style and open nearly 90 degrees above the body of the car.

The Ferrari F80 features doors that open in a butterfly style.

The latest advancement in the Ferrari Purosangue's technology is the active suspension system, which operates without the need for stabilizers. It uniquely controls each wheel with 48-volt electric motors. The design features a double-wishbone setup with internal dampers and levers, marking the first instance of 3D-printed components being utilized in a Ferrari production car.

These suspension systems enhance the vehicle's aerodynamics, comfort, and driving dynamics, partly due to the incorporation of the SSC (Side Slip Control) system, now in its most advanced form, version 9.0. The software within this system assesses the car's center of gravity, thereby boosting performance efficiency.

From the steering wheel, drivers have the option to select driving configurations such as Hybrid, Performance, and Qualify. However, unlike the SF90 Stradale and the 296 GTB, the F80 does not have an eDrive mode, meaning it's incapable of operating solely on electric power. Additionally, the newly introduced Boost optimization feature automatically identifies the track being driven on to provide extra power during the most optimal segments without any required action from the driver.

Ferrari has implemented a new feature in their braking system – the CCM-R Plus technology, which has its origins in Ferrari's extensive experience in the Challenge Championship racing series. Developed in collaboration with Brembo, this is the first time it's being used in a road car. The technology incorporates long carbon fibers to enhance strength by 100 percent and thermal conductivity by 300 percent.

The Ferrari F80 comes equipped with tires from Michelin.

The braking surfaces are coated with a layer of silicon carbide (SiC), which is resistant to wear and requires a shorter break-in period. The use of brake pads with a special compound enhances the stability of the friction coefficient even under the most extreme conditions of continuous operation on the race track.

The brake system's dimensions are 408 x 220 x 38 mm at the front with six pistons per caliper, and at the rear, it measures 390 x 263 x 32 mm with four pistons per caliper. This allows the Ferrari F80 to come to a complete stop from 100 km/h in just 28 meters, and from 200 km/h, it can stop in 98 meters.

Additional information on Ferrari:

The tires, co-developed with Michelin for the F80, are sized 285/30 R20 for the front and 345/30 R21 for the rear. These are Pilot Sport Cup2 tires that have undergone significant enhancements to the carcass and tread.

Ferrari F80: The Cost

Priced at 3.6 million Euros in its home country of Italy, the Ferrari F80 is a limited edition with only 799 units being produced. Deliveries are set to commence towards the end of 2025, with production wrapping up in 2027 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Maranello-based brand.

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