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Ferrari launches its most powerful car EVER – ‘beautiful spaceship’ costs £3m & experts say it’ll still sell out fast
It serves as a successor to legendary model
FERRARI have launched their most powerful car ever - a hybrid hypercar that will serve as the long-awaited successor to the legendary LaFerrari.
The F80, described as a "beautiful spaceship" has been unveiled by the famous brand just weeks after McLaren revealed the W1, reigniting the two manufacturers’ long–running rivalry.
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Named to celebrate Ferrari’s 80th anniversary, although slightly prematurely as they only celebrated their 75th in 2022, the F80 follows in the tire tracks of the F40 and F50 models for their respective milestones.
Capable of hitting 0-62mph in a staggering 2.15 seconds, and just another 3.6 seconds to hit 124mph, the F80 will draw an eye-watering 1184bhp from its electrified V6 powertrain - making it the most powerful road car ever to come out of the gates of the Ferrari factory.
A chunk of this power is generated by the aptly-named ‘E-turbos’, which connect to an F1-derived ‘MGU-H’ heat recovery device, to essentially allow for more power at higher revs.
The Maranello marvel is said to be a result of technology fused from their Le Mans-winning 499P machine and that of its famous Formula One racing cars.
Despite coming in at £3million and limited to just 799 examples - which is 300 more than the production run of the LaFerraris - it's thought that the F80 will be "snapped up the moment customers set their eyes on it", say Pistonheads.
In terms of looks, the F80 couldn't be further from the LaFerrari; as the new beast boasts aggressive, dramatic, and alien-like stylings.
La la la LaFerrari
The legendary LaFerrari - which means "the Ferrari" in Italian - was first released a decade ago, and was intended to be the definitive Ferrari.
The extra-special supercar boasts exceptional performance and, at the time, cutting-edge technology, combining a V12 engine with a hybrid powertrain to deliver 963 bhp.
Its aerodynamic design and advanced materials helped it reach remarkable speeds and achieve inch-perfect handling.
It was, and still is, wildly exclusive, signified by its high price tag and limited production numbers, with only a select few allowed to own an example.
What's more, its rarity and desirability among collectors only increases its value further, making it more expensive than other Ferraris.
This is reiterated by Ferrari’s design chief, Flavio Manzoni, who claims he wanted a look that was more futuristic than elegant, and describes the F80 as "a beautiful spaceship".
Its black front visor certainly mirrors that of the recently released 12Cilindri, serving to reduce the "anthropomorphic" appearance of two headlights and a grille in the centre.
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The back of the expensive vehicle is also a sight to see, with a diffuser that Ferrari claims has set a new record for the longest diffuser fitted to a production car - measuring 1,800mm in length.
Ahead of the car’s unveiling, Ferrari's marketing chief, Enrico Galliera, revealed that a single-seater concept had been considered early in the car’s development.
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However, this McLaren F1-styled design was ultimately scrapped, although the F80 has positioned the passenger seat slightly behind and closer to the driver - making the carbon fibre cabin asymmetric.
The unveiling of the F80 comes just months after the Prancing Horse all but confirmed that two popular sports cars were set to be axed, while two others are said to be nearing "the end of their lifecycle."
This comes as the brand is also preparing their very first EV - as well as an electric supercar factory.
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