The new Ferrari F80 is truly a turning point for the Maranello-based company: the maximum technological expression ever known applied to a hybrid internal combustion engine, with a package of innovative solutions never seen before aimed at extreme performance. The Ferrari F80's engine is an engineering masterpiece: a three-litre V6 with a 120° bank angle, which alone is capable of delivering 900 hp thanks to an unprecedented level of optimisation, leading to a record specific power output for a road car of 300 hp/litre. To this power is added a further 300 hp provided by the hybrid system, for a total of 1,200 hp, making the F80 the most powerful road-going Ferrari ever built. Two electric motors and the Formula 1 MGU The hybrid system is based on two electric motors located on the front axle, which allow four-wheel drive (e-4WD) and a rear MGU-K, derived directly from the experience in Formula 1. The result is a car with blistering acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 2.15 seconds and 0-200 km/h in just 5.75 seconds. The rear electric motor operates at voltages of 650-860V, with a peak power of 60 kW, while the two front motors each provide 105 kW (142 hp), bringing the front axle to generate a total of 210 kW (286 hp) of power. Its architecture and many of its components are derived from the Ferrari 499 P, winner of two editions of Le Mans. The E-Turbo is an absolute first for the company For the first time on a Ferrari, a 48V electric turbo (e-turbo) is used, guaranteeing instantaneous response at low revs and maximising performance at medium and high revs. Extreme aerodynamics: 1050 kg of downforce At 250 km/h, the rear wing of the Ferrari F80 is capable of generating more than a tonne of downforce. The refined aerodynamic design of the F80 is clearly not a styling exercise by Flavio Manzoni, but a genuine engineering necessity. Thanks to elements such as the S-Duct at the front, the mobile rear wing and an elongated aerodynamic diffuser, the F80 is able to generate an impressive 1050 kg of downforce at 250 km/h. The management of air through the body has been studied to minimise drag and maximise downforce, while ensuring stable and precise handling on both track and road. The front of the car is dominated by a triplane system, inspired by Formula 1 and WEC cars, which channels air through the S-Duct and creates a powerful upwash effect, maximising front aerodynamic load. The active suspension keeps the car perfectly balanced in all driving conditions by controlling the ride height in real time and ensuring the car is always in the optimal aerodynamic configuration. Carbon fibre and titanium bolts The chassis of the new Ferrari F80 is a masterpiece of structural engineering, created from a mix of advanced materials. The central cell is built entirely from carbon fibre, with aluminium subframes attached to the cell with titanium bolts. This multi-material approach has made it possible to obtain a chassis that is both light and stiff, capable of managing the enormous stresses to which the car is subjected during high-performance driving. The bodyshell is also in carbon fibre, with technology derived from Formula 1, which involves the use of pre-impregnated materials and autoclave processing. The roof is built in a single production run, reducing weight and improving torsional rigidity. The result is a car that weighs just 1,525 kg dry, with an extraordinary weight-to-power ratio of 1.27 kg/hp. Suspension and vehicle dynamics The Ferrari F80's active suspension has been redesigned from scratch compared to previous models such as the Purosangue. Each corner of the car is controlled by an independent system, with 48V electric motors managing the set-up in real time. This allows the F80 to adapt to any driving condition, optimising rigidity and lowering the centre of gravity on the track, but at the same time ensuring a comfortable ride on the road. The SSC (Side Slip Control) system has been updated to version 9.0, with the integration of the new FIVE (Ferrari Integrated Vehicle Estimator), which creates a real-time digital model of the car's behaviour. This system allows for precise management of traction, further improving the car's stability and handling in extreme conditions. Visit our website: www.automoto.it Subscribe to the channel: / redazioneautomoto Facebook: / automoto.it Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automoto_it... Twitter: / automoto_it TikTok: / automotoit Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/47CNr3k