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Just weeks after the release of the McLaren W1, Ferrari has unveiled its next halo car and next-generation ‘holy trinity’ competitor, the Ferrari F80.
As a hybrid V6, you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking it sounds a little more subdued than its V12 predecessor, the LaFerrari. But that’s only until you register its immense capabilities.
On its own, the F1-developed, 3.0-litre twin-turbo hybrid V6, which Ferrari calls “an extreme development of the internal combustion engine”, is capable of delivering 675kW at 8750rpm and a maximum of 850Nm at 5500 rpm.
Combined with a staggering five electric motors, two on the front axle, one on the rear and two additional e-turbos, it works in concert to deliver a total output of 883kW, making it the most powerful road-going Ferrari ever.
The F80 launches from 0-100km/h in just 2.1 seconds, while 0-200km/h is achieved in an equally mind-boggling 5.35 seconds, blitzing both the McLaren W1 and Mercedes AMG-One.
In addition to the engine, which is good for a top-speed of 350km/h, the new hypercar's momentous performance is delivered with the help of an ultra-aerodynamic design.
There is, of course, the huge rear wing, which like the McLaren W1, adapts to driving conditions. At full exertion it can extend 200mm, while altering its angle of attack by 11-degrees relative to the direction of airflow.
Additionally, there is a smattering of carbon fibre details, such as a front tri-plane wing, contoured side skirts, and an F1-style S-Duct, which propels air over the roof of the vehicle. Together with a flat underbody, they provide 1000kg of downforce at 250km/h.
On the whole, the F80 sits five centimetres lower than its predecessor.
The tub, roof and chassis are made of carbon-fibre, while the front and rear subframes are made from aluminium, meaning the entire car sits at just 1560kg, 60kg lighter than the LaFerrari.
That’s fairly impressive when you consider that in addition to its five electric motors, the F80 also adopts a 2.3kWh battery pack, compared to just a single electric motor in the LaFerrari.
The F80 adds even more electric tech for its adaptive suspension by way of two 48V actuators, while the entire double wishbone configuration is 3D printed.
Generally speaking, the F80’s design isn’t as bold as its predecessor, borrowing multiple styling cues - such as the black band across the bonnet from the 12Cilindri, or the rear posture of the SP3 Daytona - from the rest of the range.
Having said that, there are some exciting stand-alone features, such as the five-spoke, two-tone carbon wheels, which are staggered at 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear.
Inside, the cabin is incredibly compact and designed ergonomically to favour the driver, much like an F1 car.
The instrument panel wraps around the driver’s seat, though there isn’t much to see other than climate controls and some other less-important functions.
The majority of the car’s primary controls, including drive-modes, are situated on the flattened-top-and-bottom steering wheel, which is wrapped in suede and carbon fibre, with massive carbon fibre shifter paddles.
Just 799 examples of the F80 will be produced, all of which have already been sold. It's unclear how many, if any, will make it to Australia, though considering Ferrari’s asking price of about €3.2m (A$5.2m) in the brand’s native Italy, its more likely to exceed $7.0m if it arrives in Australia.
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