First look at the $5.2 million Ferrari F80

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Every so often, Ferrari throws out a car that makes even the most jaded car enthusiasts sit up and pay attention. The F80 is exactly that car. With F1 tech, a 0-100 time that’ll leave your head spinning, and a price tag that could buy a small island, the F80 might just be Ferrari’s boldest, baddest statement in a long time.
The Ferrari F80. Image: Supplied

The F80 is Ferrari’s most powerful road car to date, boasting a hybrid V6 powertrain that puts out a staggering 1200 hp. With a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine combined with five electric motors, Ferrari is pushing the limits of what a road-legal car can do.

For those keeping track, this means the F80 can launch from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.15 seconds and reach a top speed of 350 km/h. Numbers like these are usually reserved for racing circuits, but Ferrari’s goal was to blend this track-ready power with everyday usability—at least for the lucky few who can afford it.

But even if you could fork out the cool $5.2 million – good luck trying to get your hands on one. It’s already sold out, with all 799 units claimed before it even hits the road in 2025.

So what makes this release so special?

Well, the Ferrari F80 joins an elite lineage of game-changing supercars, from the 288 GTO to the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari, each representing the pinnacle of their era—and now, with 1200 hp and F1-inspired hybrid tech, the F80 is hoping to take that legacy to even greater heights.

What really sets the F80 apart is the sheer amount of technology crammed into this beast of a machine. From its F1-inspired aerodynamics to the active suspension and electric turbos, the F80 looks like the culmination of everything Ferrari has been perfecting on the racetrack, now wrapped into one glorious road-legal package.

The 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with electric motor. Image: Supplied

First off, that hybrid powertrain isn’t just for show. Borrowed from Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P, the F80’s 3.0-litre V6 is paired with electric turbos, pushing out 662kW (that’s 887 horsepower in old money). The five electric motors? They’re not just there for bragging rights—they give the F80 all-wheel drive and ridiculous torque vectoring, meaning it grips the road like a cat on carpet.

And don’t think it’s just about raw power. The F80 is all about finesse, with F1-level active aerodynamics that generate over 1000kg of downforce at 250 km/h. Translation? It sticks to the road like glue, making those insane speeds feel almost effortless.

Inside, it looks like a cockpit straight out of a sci-fi movie. The driver’s seat is staggered slightly ahead of the passenger’s for better aerodynamics, making it feel more like a single-seater with a token seat for a brave passenger.

As for the steering wheel? It’s got that flat-top-and-bottom F1 style, complete with actual buttons—Ferrari finally ditched the touch-sensitive stuff, because who needs distractions when you’re hurtling down the road at 350 km/h?


Ferrari F80 spec list
Engine3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with electric motor
Engine outputs662kW/850Nm
Electric motor outputs220kW/242Nm**
System outputs882.35kW/1100Nm+
Battery2.28kWh battery
Transmission8-speed dual-clutch F1 DCT
Driven wheelsAWD
Weight1525kg dry weight
Maximum speed350km/h
0–100 km/h2.15 seconds
0–200 km/h5.75 seconds
100-0 km/h28m
200-0 km/h98m

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