Ferrari unveils the brand new F80 supercar

'Supercar'. That's what we typically term any car from a brand like Ferrari. 

Except, well, every car from Ferrari can't be truly super. 'Sports car', perhaps, but often just 'car'. The 'supercar' nomenclature is reserved specifically for models that represent the apex of Ferrari. They pioneer technology that foretell what's to come in series production models, and "project the future of the company", says Enrico Galliera, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer. 

That lineage began with the Ferrari GTO, launched exactly 40 years ago. Iconic models have periodically followed - the F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and now, the newly unveiled Ferrari F80.

The new F80 follows in a hallowed lineage of Ferrari supercars that began with the GTO, launched 40 years ago

Headline performance

Headline figures first. The F80 is a hybrid supercar, pairing a newly developed V6 engine, a rear electric motor, and two e-motors at the front axle to produce a maximum system output of 1,184bhp and 1,092Nm of torque. Yes, we are truly in the era of thousand-horsepower-thousand-torque hypercars now. 

This particular V6 configuration was chosen as it is reflective of the powertrains presently used in both Ferrari's Formula One and World Endurance Championship racing cars, and represent the highest present expression of performance. 

Expectedly, Formula One technology is carried over, such as the architecture of the MGU-K and MGU-Hs units integrated into the internal combustion engine. For the first time on a Ferrari, the F80 features e-turbo technology: Electric motors installed between the turbine and compressor of each turbo to torque-fill and allow for greater power output. 

The 3.0-litre 120^o V6 engine itself is capable of 887bhp, but the F80 also features two further electric motors on the front axle. The electrical systems - both the e-motors, as well as the high-voltage battery - are fully developed and built in-house by Ferrari, and are significantly lighter than the comparable systems found in the SF90.

The hybrid powertrain combines an electrically-assisted V6 engine, a rear electric motor, and two front e-motors to deliver a maximum of 1,184bhp

On top of greater performance, this front e-axle also grants the car all-wheel drive and torque vectoring capabilities.

The performance figures are expectedly ludicrous: 0-100km/h in 2.15 seconds, 0-200km/h in 5.75 seconds, and a limited top speed of 350km/h.

Aerodynamics also play an important part of the F80's performance - the car develops 1,000kg of downforce at 250km/h. The front of the car features a triplane wing and a S-Duct, and three pairs of bargeboards on the underbody create vortices that amplify ground effect. Atop the large rear diffuser is the most prominent aero feature of the car - an active wing that can adjust both its height, as well as its angle of attack. 

The F80 features extensive aerodynamic solutions, including an active rear wing

The active aero elements - the rear wing, as well as an Active Reverse Gurney flap under the front triplane - allow the F80 to have both High Downforce and Low Downforce configurations.

Expectedly, the F80 also features the latest vehicle dynamics systems from Ferrari. The F80 utilises an active suspension system - fully independent suspension all around, with the upper wishbones created using 3D printing to reduce overall weight. The active suspension system allows for improved pliability during normal driving, but more pertinently allows the car to minimise ride height variations during dynamic driving to optimise aerodynamic balance.

The F80 also features the latest Side Slip Control 9.0, and updated CCM-R Plus braking system with a new racing-derived carbon ceramic material.

The unique '1+' seating configuration prioritises the driver, with the passenger seat recessed backwards in the asymmetric cabin

The design of the F80 is clearly informed by single-seater race car aesthetics, as well as its high-tech character. The overall form is precisely wedge-shaped, with clear and specifically defined lines.

The front of the car is particularly aerospace-inspired, with the head lights concealed within the black visor element. At the side, the front wheelarch ends with a vertical panel - paying homage to the visual language of the F40, but at the same time also lending it a real visual connection to the Le Mans' winning 499P.

Out of the low and wide body rises the cabin. The new chassis design allows a much more compact cabin, and the greenhouse is in fact 50mm lower than on the LaFerrari.

Just 799 examples of the Ferrari F80 will be produced, and all have already been allocated to customers

Inside, Ferrari has pursued what it calls a '1+' seating configuration. An asymmetric cabin prioritises the driver (with an extreme, race car-like driving position to boot), with the passenger cell set farther back than the driver seat.

In fact, the passenger doesn't have an actual traditional 'seat'; the seat elements, like the cushions and even the harness system, are seamlessly integrated into the trim of the cabin, in an attempt to allow it to disappear from view.

In front of the driver is a new steering wheel, which sees the return of physical buttons. Ferrari does also state that this steering wheel will "make an appearance in the future road-going models". The digital instrument cluster is also mounted on the adjustable steering column.

The new supercar

The new F80 represents the pinnacle of Ferrari road-going performance and technology, and comes with the expected exclusivity and price tag to match. Just 799 examples will be built, and of course all have already been allocated to customers, so price (€3.6 million including tax, in Italy) is almost a moot point.

First deliveries of the car are slated for Q4 2025, and Sgcarmart understands that some examples have been allocated to Singapore. Being left-hand drive only, you won't see them driving on the road - but who knows, the keen-eyed may just be able to spot Ferrari's latest hyper-exclusive supercar in the flesh.