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Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc tested the Ferrari F80

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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Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc tested the Ferrari F80
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The next Ferrari Icona Series could be the F40

The Ferrari F40 is a legendary car from the Maranello-based company that was produced between 1987 and 1992. This car marked the 40th anniversary of Ferrari and was the last Ferrari automobile personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. Now the Italian supercar manufacturer wants to bring this legendary car back to life through its Icona series, which started with the SP1, SP2, and SP3.

The Icona series started in 2018 with the Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 models. Both models are based on a car that was introduced a year earlier, the Ferrari 812. Three years later, Ferrari introduced the third car in this series, the Daytona SP3, based on the LaFerrari model. With a modern design, it is considered the most aerodynamically efficient model ever built.

All models from the Icona series are limited editions that cost several million euros, which is too much for the majority of the population. Therefore, we can say that in Ferrari they aimed at rich collectors.

For now, there is no information from Ferrari about the car that should revive the legendary F40. However, the company’s 80th birthday is approaching, and in October Ferrari revealed its new model, the Ferrari F80, which will be produced from the end of 2025 to 2027.

The Ferrari F80 is the manufacturer’s most powerful car ever. It was created at the Ferrari Styling Center in Maranello and features retro headlights inspired by the Daytona model, rear wheel arches reminiscent of the F40, an asymmetric monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber and composite materials, while the roof is completely carbon. It is slightly lower than the LaFerrari and has active aerodynamics that make its rear unique.

It 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).

Ferrari will produce only 799 units of the F80 and each one will cost 3.6 million euros.

Source: Reuters

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Ferrari will produce new parts for its old cars

Ferrari is one of the few companies that strongly values ​​its customers. Recently, their marketing and commercial director Enrico Galliera said that the company keeps documentation of almost all the cars it has produced. If necessary, the company has a way to produce new parts to keep its cars on the road.

In an interview with Australian magazine Drive, Galliera said: “Ferrari is a car that we want our customers to enjoy for the next 10, 15 or 50 years. So it’s important that every component, not just mechanical but also electrical, is available in the future.”

New parts are produced using modern production techniques, including 3D printing. Original technical documents are also useful when repairing oldtimers. In addition to restorations, the company offers to improve the car beyond the specifications, such as installing a new battery for the previous LaFerrari, which has a longer life. This is especially important for a hypercar that is rarely driven and spends most of its life in a garage.

Also, Ferrari decided to manufacture some parts themselves instead of getting them from third parties for their F80 model. Galliera pointed out that the front engine is more compact and 36 kilograms lighter than that of the SF90 Stradale. By doing the work in-house, Ferrari has more control and can offer the necessary support for the next 20 to 30 years.

Source: Drive