In October, Ferrari unveiled its most powerful car ever, the Ferrari F80. Only 799 units will be produced and a few days ago a video was published on Ferrari’s official YouTube channel showing two Formula 1 drivers, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, driving this car at the Fiorano track.

The car was covered in camouflage, so it is assumed that the video was created before the launch for advertising purposes. Both drivers were delighted with the car’s performance, saying they felt like they were driving a race car, a predictable race car. They liked the fact that you don’t have to steer a lot. “It’s extremely powerful. It’s close to F1,” said Carlos Sainz. “For me, it’s the best Ferrari I’ve ever driven,” added Charles Leclerc.

The Ferrari F80 is inspired by the Daytona models and the legendary F40, combined with aerodynamic solutions from Formula 1. It is equipped with an asymmetric monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber and composite materials while the roof is completely carbon, front S-Duct channels that create 450 kg of downforce only on the front axle at a speed of 250 km/h, an active wing and a massive 180 cm diffuser. Inside are a two-seat configuration and a driver-focused cockpit, which Ferrari says is the “1+” configuration.

When it comes to the powertrain, the F80 is powered by a V6 twin-turbo engine paired with three electric motors with a total power of 1,200 hp (882 kW). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.15 seconds with a top speed of more than 350 km/h (217 mph). Ignition and injection timing were modified and combustion chamber pressure was increased by 20 percent compared to the 296. Thanks to that, the V6 engine spins at a maximum of 9,000 rpm. The engine was mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which was specially calibrated to handle the additional pressure.

Source: Ferrari via YouTube

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