Imagine. A car that accelerate to 100km/h in 2.15 seconds — and it ain’t even an EV.
We’re talking about the Ferrari F80, a limited edition model built to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the company. Has it been that long.
Designed as a successor to the LaFerrari, just 799 examples of the F80 will be built and unfortunately they are all spoken for, priced from US$3.9 million.
F80 is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged Tipo F163 CF 120 degree V6, derived from the Ferrari 499P, as well as a mild hybrid system with three electric motors.
Separately, the petrol engine produces 662kW of power and 850Nm of torque from, while the three electric motors produce 221kW/242Nm each or 883kW/1100Nm combined.
Sounds like overkill, but there you go.
F80 hits 200km/h in 5.75 seconds on its way to a top speed of 350km/h.
The architecture of the F80 is so extreme that the layout chosen results in a narrower cabin with a driver-centric layout, which nonetheless still offers excellent space and comfort for a passenger.
This choice had crucial benefits in terms of minimising drag and weight.
The cockpit area therefore has a distinct single-seater feel, despite the fact that the car is homologated for two occupants, resulting in an architecture that is called “1+”.
The primary reason for this choice was to minimise width, to the benefit of aerodynamics (with less drag) and weight saving.
This concept is completely in keeping with the motorsport world from which this car not only draws inspiration but also inherits technological solutions.
The powertrain is further complemented by the introduction, for the first time ever on a Ferrari, of electric turbo technology (e-turbo), which, with an electric motor installed between the turbine and compressor of each turbo, allows for an extraordinary specific power output and instantaneous response from low down in the rev range.
Aerodynamics play a key role on the F80, with solutions such as an active rear wing, rear diffuser, flat underbody, front tri-plane wing and S-Duct working in concert to generate 1000kg of downforce at 250 km/h.
This result is further enhanced thanks to the active suspension, which contributes directly to generating ground effect.
Performance is boosted by the electric front axle, which brings four-wheel drive capability to make even more effective use of the torque and power on tap, and the new brakes with motorsport-derived CCM-R Plus technology.
Bugger.
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