Ferrari unveiled its newest flagship hypercar on Thursday, the F80. However, unlike its three predecessors, this model does not feature a V-12 engine. Instead, the F80 is equipped with a twin-turbo V-6 engine derived from the company's Le Mans-winning race car, complemented by three electric motors. While this setup enhances performance, it leaves the F80 somewhat lacking in terms of engine sound.
Ferrari showcased the F80 over the weekend at Imola in Italy, aiming to demonstrate the car's aesthetics and performance to the public. The NM2255 YouTube channel captured footage of the hybrid hypercar during flybys and drifts on the track, providing an intimate audio experience of the V-6 engine. Unfortunately, the sound is underwhelming.
In my opinion, the F80's engine sound resembles that of the V-6 in the 296 GTB, but with a more muffled tone, offering only subtle hints of high-revving excitement. During the initial flyby, the F80 sounds almost silent, as if it were operating solely on electric power. While sound may not be the most critical aspect of a car like this, it remains an important factor. Hearing it sound this way is somewhat disappointing, especially when considering the exhilarating, high-revving shrieks of the previous V-12 models.
Nevertheless, one cannot fault Ferrari for taking this direction. Both its Formula 1 cars and Le Mans race cars utilize V-6 hybrid powertrains, making it logical for the company to adopt the same engine format for its top-tier street car. My personal opinion is irrelevant, as all 799 units of the $4 million hypercar have already been sold to enthusiastic owners. For purists like me, Ferrari still offers V-12-powered cars such as the Daytona SP3 and the 12Cilindri, either of which I would prefer over the F80.
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