Ferrari F80 V6-powered Hybrid is Italian marque’s fastest ever road car inspired by F1 and aerospace industry

Posted on 18/10/2024 by Gaurav Sood

Ferrari has some really fast road cars like the 288 GTO, Enzo, and LaFerrari that reflect the marque’s affinity towards innovation, exclusivity and performance. Now, the new age F80 joins the ranks with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo 120-degree V-6 engine, complemented by three electric motors. Yes, it’s a hybrid supercar and one of the most powerful the Italian automotive giant has ever produced.

The road-legal car can produce 1,184 horsepower – churning out 888 hp (at max) from the V6 engine, adding 140 hp each from the two front motors, and 80 hp with the rear electric motor. The latter makes use of regenerative braking for another trickle of speed boost when needed. This e-4WD system completely engineered and designed in Maranello is similar to the SF90 Stradale since the rear motor lends torque fill for the V6. So, don’t count out this scarlet monster when it comes to drag racing culture!

Designer: Ferrari

At the Ferrari’s Fiorano test track, the F80 managed to slice out a couple of seconds from the SF90’s best time around the lap. The official top speed clocked at 217 mph and acceleration of 0-60 mph in a mere 2.15 seconds. The car has a dry weight of 3,362 pounds courtesy of the carbon fiber central monocoque structure and some 3D printed parts including the upper wishbone. The composite material approach extends with the use of aluminum and titanium for parts such as subframes and screws. According to chief product development officer Gianmaria Fulgenzi, “F80 gives you butterflies in the stomach when you drive the car, it’s an incredible experience.” He adds that the car symbolizes the marque’s “Ferrari Forever” philosophy.

There were thoughts of designing it as a single-seater supercar but ultimately it materialized as a two-seater speed demon. The driver’s cell is slightly more prominent than the passenger’s cell, as the former is oriented more towards the center. The F1 inspiration is evident from the yoke-styled steering wheel with tactile button controls. The physical buttons make a comeback on the right and left and spokes – breaking the recent tradition of all digital layouts by Ferrari in recent years.

Ferrari F80 will be limited to just 800 units, and all of them have already been allocated to filthy rich buyers. Of course, you won’t even think of spending $3 million on this hybrid prancing horse unless you have a fat bank account.

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Ferrari Alto ANGEL electric concept is a fluid roadster with the muscle of a hypercar

Posted on 20/05/2024 by Gaurav Sood

Ferrari SF90 Stradale PHEV has already set the platform for future electric vehicles coming from the house of the Italian automotive giant. The three electric motors mated to the V8 internal combustion engine of the sports car give it a maximum output of 1000cv. Going fully electric will be one of the major goals for Ferrari, and they’ve promised one is coming in the fourth quarter of 2025.

What this EV will look like or exactly be (supercar, sportscar, roadster, or hypercar) is not exactly clear. What is known so far from the filed patents by the Italian marque is the indication of a two-seater sports car that will have a rear mid-engine layout for it to have a lower stance resulting in better aerodynamics. Although it is just one calculated guess we have got just the right concept to build on this speculation.

Designer: Alexandre Bernini

This is the Ferrari Alto ANGEL two-seater roadster concept that fits right in the puzzle board of what the Ferrari EV 2025 could be. The ride has a low ground clearance, the signature brand silhouette, flowing aerodynamic design and a rear that is most definitely a prancing horse loaded with ample electric power. The hourglass shape running from the front of the EV to the rear gives it a definition that’s evoking. The air intakes on the hood and the side pods further add dynamism to this Ferrari concept.

The panoramic windshield flows to the back with a geometric body panel with a shark fin fusing the two. The cool sea-green headlights run right across the front section that has a futuristic grille right beneath it. The rear has a similar flowing silhouette of brake lights integrated right across the spoiler and continuing with two light bars at both ends. Those wheels are very muscular, loaded on industrial-themed rims that look absolutely dope.

I’m drooling all over this Ferrari EV roadster and if the real thing looks anything close to this it’ll be a big hit. Compare it against the likes of the Tesla Roadster, Pininfarina Battista, Maserati GranTurismo Folgore or Lamborghini Terzo Millenio; and every time my heart will say the Ferrari Alto ANGEL!

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All-electric Ferrari Alto reinforces legacy of The Prancing Horse in zero-emission dominated future

Posted on 01/01/2024 by Gaurav Sood

The prancing horses from Italy capture motorheads’ imagination whether they own one or not. These set of wheels adorn either the lavish garages of billionaires or stick to the walls of youngsters who have mustered up a million dreams of where they would take their Ferrari.

The brand laid the foundation of fast car trend that to date have proved their metal as more automotive sports car makers took up the challenge of satisfying demanding drivers. Such is the elegance and performance of The Prancing Horse that every fresh model rolling out of the production lines is as exciting as the last one.

Designer: Alban LERAILLER

With all the major automakers making the gradual transition to electric vehicles, performance cars also seem to be ready for the electrified future. Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the initial step that the Italian automaker had to offer in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle setup, and they are currently building an all-electric hypercar to dominate the closely contested race for the zero-emission future.

This concept in line with the upcoming plans of Ferrari redefines the shift in strategy to an all-wheel drive electric sportscar that can induce the same level of excitement as the fuel-powered V12 monsters. The front intake of the Alto brings an advantage in terms of the rotation axis of the electric motor – the more speed it gains, the more air intake optimizes performance.

Alto has a divided approach in terms of design with a fluid top (for optimized aerodynamics) and a geometric bottom section (for constant and uniform tension), creating a mix of smooth and sharp aesthetics. Based on the iconic 365GTB chassis, the concept Ferrari here adapts the front section of the Daytona and the grille of the 250 GTs. The subdued spoiler is an extended part of the full body headlights and the panels on top open to act as aérofrein for active aerodynamics.

To add a bit of spark to the predictable concept car designs of today, Alban incorporates a wind instrument organ that diffuses the low-pitched sound inside and outside the cabin to create a peculiar sound. This gives the sportscar a personality of its own.

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Intricately detailed Ferrari 296 GT3 replica model is perfect for passionate motorheads

Posted on 29/12/2023 by Gaurav Sood

Amalgam Collection has created a niche for itself in the car scale model-making craft and they go down to the last-minute details, leaving nothing to nit-pick. The Bristol-based company creates intricate scale models of acclaimed cars at their workshops in China Hungary and the UK. These faithful reproductions are dream-worthy for those who can’t afford the real thing and also for those who already own the $600,000 Ferrari but want a replica to sit on their desk to show off some love.

Their latest creation is the 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 296 GT3 sportscar that was originally based on the Prancing Horse’s first-ever V6-powered 256 GTB. The model measures 22 inches in length and is made using the original CAD data of the 296 GT3. The level of realism can be judged from the fact that the development process took 3,000 hours and the assembly (including sanding, fitting and painting) of each one takes around 350 hours in total. It’s like a shrunken-down version of the real sportscar down to the details such as the 2.9-liter V6 engine bay, Pirelli race tires Stäubli fuel-filler cap, magnesium gearbox case and the original paint codes for the exterior. Even the individual metal parts are carefully crafted using CNC-milling techniques.

Designer: Amalgam Collection

The intricate details carry down to the interiors right from the dashboard with Bosh-branded monitor and Manettino-equipped steering wheel to the control console and the handstitched racing harness. According to the in-house team at Amalgam, the scale models they create are no less than crafting high-end watches detailed down to the last millimeter. The Ferrari 296 GT3 is perhaps their best creation thus far in that regard and it shows in the end product.

Amalgam is going to craft only 199 limited edition units of the 1:8 scale model of the high-performance car for passionate collectors. The level of realism will continue down to the customization options for the interested buyers. For example, the exact color match and interior upholstery hues are based on that choice. All this for a mind-numbing price tag of $18,090. Sure, you’ll easily buy a mid-sized car for that amount, but hey, we are talking about passionate motorheads who are fat-pocketed!