Ferrari held the regional launch of its newest supercar, the F80, at the Universo Ferrari immersive experience in Bangkok, Thailand. The F80 joins other iconic models such as the F40, F50, and the La Ferrari.
Distilling all Ferrari know-how into a single car, the F80 is the Prancing Horse’s new benchmark when it comes to innovation and engineering excellence. Using a motorsport-derived V6 engine—related to the one used in the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning 499P—it makes the most power of any production Ferrari ever: 1,200 horsepower—900 horsepower (and 850 Nm) of this is courtesy of the combustion engine, while three electric motors add a further 300 horsepower. With an 8-speed dual clutch and all-wheel drive, the F80 takes just 2.15 seconds to reach 100 km/h and 5.75 seconds to reach 200 km/h. Top speed? 350 km/h.
Taming all this power, the F80 employs cutting-edge aerodynamics enabling it to achieve a ton of downforce at speeds of 250 km/h. This was done through clever rework of the underfloor and cooling system layout. Its most distinctive feature, however, is an active rear spoiler that switches between low drag and high downforce setups. Moreover, it employs tech first seen in the Purosangue: an active suspension system that makes sure the right ride height is maintained to optimize the aero.
In terms of braking power, the F80 uses new advanced carbon brakes which are stronger than traditional carbon fiber brakes, while also improving their thermal effectiveness. 200 to 0 km/h is done in just 98 meters, while 100 to 0 km/h is done in just 28 meters.
Style-wise, the F80 is all about aero efficiency. Even before designers put pen to paper, engineers dictated the placement of all the mechanicals. On top of that, the Ferrari Styling Center mixed sci-fi and retro elements, throwing in butterfly doors for good measure. It has mixed size tires with 285/30R20s at the front and 345/30R21s at the back. They’re made of carbon fiber and, in a surprising move, isn’t available with a central lock (they’re fastened by traditional five lug nuts).
Originally envisioned as a “mono-seater,” Ferrari opted instead for a “1+” seating (you do need a passenger to fully enjoy the experience, they say). This means that the driver sits slightly ahead of the sole passenger with all the controls canted towards him. Moreover, only the driver’s seat is adjustable (and customizable) with the passenger’s being fixed to the chassis. A new steering wheel, with a flatter top and bottom (as well as physical instead of touch-sensitive controls), is making its debut here. This will eventually this will make its way to other Ferrari models.
The Ferrari F80 will go on sale starting late 2025 with a production run that’ll go up until Ferrari’s 80th anniversary in 2027. If you need to ask, all 799 examples have already been spoken for, but the Philippines, we were told, was able to get allocations.
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