First look at the Ferrari F80

Every so often, Ferrari throws out a car that makes even the most jaded car enthusiasts sit up and pay attention. The F80 is 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 is not for the faint-hearted. 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.

While it’s priced at €2.9 million in Europe, so roughly AUD$5 million (before even considering the Luxury Car Tax) – 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, the F80 is hoping to take that legacy to even greater heights.

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

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.

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 motorEngine outputs662kW/850NmElectric motor outputs220kW/242Nm**System outputs882.35kW/1100Nm+Battery2.28kWh batteryTransmission8-speed dual-clutch F1 DCTDriven wheelsAWDWeight1525kg dry weightMaximum speed350km/h0–100 km/h2.15 seconds0–200 km/h5.75 seconds100-0 km/h28m200-0 km/h98m More from Forbes Life