Ferrari F80

The Ferrari F80 is an all-new flagship hypercar officially unveiled globally by Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari on 17 October 2024. Serving as the successor to the legendary LaFerrari, the F80 is Ferrari's most powerful and technologically advanced road-going production sports car to date. The new model made its China debut on 5 February 2026, with global production strictly limited to 799 units. Its overseas starting price is around USD 4 million (approx. RM28,490,000). Positioned as a pinnacle hypercar, its key rivals include benchmark contenders such as the McLaren Speedtail and Bugatti Chiron Sport.

Design Language

The exterior of the F80 seamlessly blends architectural aesthetics with extreme aerodynamic engineering. The front fascia incorporates an F1-derived S-Duct system capable of adjusting the front grille's active shutters based on downforce demands. Its body lines are taut and chiselled, exuding an aggressive, low-slung, wide-body stance. The roof is a single-piece carbon-fibre moulding, paired with aluminium front and rear subframes. At the rear, it features an F1-derived DRS-adjustable active rear wing alongside an oversized carbon-fibre diffuser. The signature butterfly doors swing upwards. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,840 mm long, 2,060 mm wide, and just 1,138 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,665 mm. Thanks to thorough aerodynamic optimisation, the drag coefficient is rated as low as 0.22 Cd. Inside, the cabin adopts an asymmetrical '1+' cockpit layout, delivering an immersive driving environment reminiscent of an F1 race car. The interior is extensively trimmed in carbon fibre and Alcantara upholstery, complemented by a fully digital instrument cluster and a dedicated compact passenger display.

Powertrain & Performance

The F80 is Ferrari's first flagship hypercar not powered by a V12 engine, with its powertrain centred around a 3.0-litre 120-degree twin-turbo V6 engine. This engine produces a maximum output of 900 hp (delivering an astonishing specific output of 300 hp/litre, setting a record for Ferrari road cars). Combined with a hybrid system comprising three electric motors (one rear MGU-K unit and two front-axle drive motors), the total system output reaches a colossal 1,200 hp. Power is channelled through an 8-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission (DCT), capable of lightning-fast shifts in just 8 milliseconds. On the performance front, the century sprint (0-100 km/h) takes just 2.15 seconds, 0-200 km/h is achieved in 5.75 seconds, and top speed is rated at 350 km/h. The high-voltage battery employs F1-grade lithium cell technology with a 2.28 kWh capacity, a maximum discharge power of 242 kW, and weighs a mere 39.3 kg.

Chassis & Handling

The F80 is built around a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, fastened with high-precision titanium bolts. Kerb weight is kept at 1,525 kg, yielding a dry power-to-weight ratio of just 1.27 kg/cv. The suspension system features an active electronic adjustment system that independently regulates individual damping characteristics at all four corners, providing outstanding cornering support without conventional anti-roll bars. Each wheel utilises a dedicated 48V motor to independently control damper stiffness. Drivetrain duties are handled by an intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) setup (dual motors on the front axle and internal combustion engine powering the rear). Stopping power comes from carbon-ceramic brakes—408 × 220 × 38 mm discs with six-piston calipers up front, and 390 × 263 × 32 mm discs with four-piston calipers at the rear. The 100-0 km/h braking distance is just 28 metres. Ferrari's Side Slip Control is updated to version 9.0 (SSC 9.0), integrating traction control, an electronic differential, magnetorheological dampers, and the Virtual Short Wheelbase 3.0 system.

Cabin & Equipment

The cabin is track-focused and finished in a striking two-tone red and black theme. The driver's seat features multi-way power adjustment, whereas the passenger seat is a fixed unit. The newly designed flat-top and flat-bottom steering wheel incorporates paddle shifters and the Manettino drive mode selector. The floating centre console bridge is angled towards the driver and finished in carbon fibre. Boot capacity stands at 35 litres. In addition, the F80 was crowned "Hypercar of the Year" 2026 by Top Gear magazine.

Safety & Chassis Dynamics

On the active safety and vehicle dynamics front, the F80 is equipped with Ferrari's most sophisticated electronic suite. Side Slip Control 9.0 (SSC 9.0) integrates Traction Control (TC), Electronic Differential (eDiff), SCM Magnetorheological Suspension, Virtual Short Wheelbase 3.0 (PCV 3.0), and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer 2.0 (FDE 2.0). A high-performance anti-lock braking system (ABS/ABD) remains active across all Manettino dial settings. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) works seamlessly with 6-way chassis dynamic sensors. For passive safety, the carbon-fibre monocoque cell offers outstanding crash protection.

Market Performance & Reception

The F80 is strictly limited to 799 units globally, with the entire allocation sold out upon debut. According to plans, an open-top Spider variant will be capped at 199 units, while the ultimate track-only "FXX version" will be limited to just 30 units. First customer deliveries are slated to begin in Q1 2026. The debut of this flagship also marks the prelude to Ferrari's upcoming 80th Anniversary celebration in 2027. Ferrari delivered 13,640 vehicles worldwide in 2025, with F80 deliveries commencing in the fourth quarter. As the rightful heir to the LaFerrari, the F80 harnesses technology derived from Le Mans-winning endurance racers and Formula 1, a 3.0T V6 tri-motor hybrid powertrain, an astounding 1,200 hp output, and blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.15 seconds, establishing a new benchmark in the hypercar stratosphere.