Ferrari’s newest flagship hypercar is a love letter to the past

If Ferrari is known for one thing, it's sentimentality. The Italian automaker loves a nod to its past and nowhere is that more clear than its latest flagship car: the F80.

With retro styling and a name reminiscent of its older siblings, the F40 and F50, the F80 isn’t shy about its historical inspirations, but don’t let the aesthetic touches fool you — the F80 is packed with Ferrari’s latest and greatest racing tech. With 1,184 horsepower and a $3.9 million price tag, the F80 is not only one of the fastest, most powerful road cars Ferrari has ever built, but it’s also a loving nod to the automaker’s history.

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A hybrid powertrain that pays homage to motorsport innovations

At the core of the F80 is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, paired with multiple electric motors to push its performance to face-distorting levels. But while this combination of hybrid power seems like a leap into the future, it’s also a nod to Ferrari’s racing history, particularly their mastery in Formula 1. For decades, Ferrari has been refining the art of maximizing power through smaller, more efficient engines. The F80 continues that legacy, taking lessons learned on the racetrack and applying them to the road.

Along with its 1,184 horsepower, the F80’s V6 produces 626 lb-ft of torque. Combined with an additional 33 lb-ft from the rear motor and 89 lb-ft from the dual front motors, the F80 manages a 0-62 mph time of 2.15 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. The LaFerrari, the F80’s predecessor, had a slightly higher top speed of 218 mph but was significantly slower off the line, with a 0-62 mph time of 2.4 seconds.

But Ferrari’s flagship isn’t just made for straight-line speed. The F80 is built with a carbon-fiber chassis, active suspension, and an assortment of aerodynamic features including an active rear wing, rear diffuser, flat underbody, front triplane wing, and an S-Duct (a bit of F1 tech that helps eliminate the impact of turbulent air). Altogether, Ferrari’s aerodynamic engineering helps the F80 produce a max of 2,204 pounds downforce at 155 mph — about 65% of the F80’s curb weight.

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Who doesn’t love a retro throwback?

Everything about Ferrari’s design choices for the F80, from its two-tone wheels to its wedge-shaped body and big wing, calls back to the Italian automaker’s most treasured models.

But Ferrari’s newest hypercar isn’t just a visual nod to the brand’s history — it also signals a return to the classic naming conventions of past flagships. With the F80, Ferrari revives the iconic naming pattern seen in legends like the F40 and F50. These names represented not just a number but an era of some of Ferrari’s most beloved models.

Ready to buy? Too late

If you’re thinking about owning this piece of Ferrari history, think again. All 799 units of the F80 have already been spoken for despite deliveries not starting until 2026. At $3.9 million, it’s no surprise that Ferrari’s most fanatic collectors have already snatched up an example, eager to own the latest in a line of Ferrari’s flagship models.

Like past flagship Ferraris, many F80s will likely end up in storage, sitting as their ultra-wealthy owners wait for them to appreciate. At its debut, the LaFerrari cost $1.5 million, but used examples are listed for closer to $4 million nowadays.

Final thoughts

The F80’s styling might not be everyone’s thing (we’re all for the sentimental styling here), but one thing that's undeniable about Ferrari’s latest hypercar is its performance. With its blend of modern hybrid power, F1-inspired aerodynamics, and blistering performance metrics, the Ferrari is a serious contender in the latest hypercar space race — and a rather pretty one at that.

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