The Ferrari F80 Is Hypercar of the Year!
The fusion of storied tradition and cutting-edge technology has long defined the pinnacle of automotive excellence. Indeed, this powerful union has never been more vividly realized than in the Prancing Horse’s latest masterpiece. Located in the heart of Miami, FL, Limited Spec is thrilled to deliver the news that the Ferrari F80 is hypercar of the year, having been officially crowned at the prestigious 2026 Top Gear Awards.
A Masterpiece of Form and Function
The sixth chapter in Maranello’s remarkable Supercar narrative is both rakish and dramatic, combining the compelling function of a racing machine with flowing, sculpted beauty. Consequently, this feeling extends to the interior, which is designed around a ‘1+’ concept that balances optimum aerodynamic efficiency with a truly special cockpit experience for both the driver and passenger. Furthermore, the very latest automotive technologies define the F80’s character, enabling its freakish capability.
Although you might assume that borrowing from both the Ferrari Formula One and World Endurance Championship programs would be more than sufficient, however, the F80 transcends their strict regulations to create a truly contemporary Supercar—one explicitly designed and developed for the road, yet fully equipped to absolutely dominate on the track. In short, the Ferrari F80 is hypercar of the year because it is the most powerful and advanced Ferrari ever built—a 1,200 CV road car profoundly informed by Le Mans and F1 technology.
Adapting to the Apex
Misano, with its challenging mix of tight hairpins, long straights, high-speed curves, and big braking zones, is a perfect venue to experience the new Supercar. Surprisingly, it should feel daunting to take a 1,200 CV, 350km/h Supercar on a circuit, but the F80 remains supremely simple to pilot. Therefore, the challenge is not in operating the machine, which has been honed to perfection, but in summoning the belief that you can brake so late and carry so much speed into corners. Moreover, like its driver, the F80 adapts. Thanks to a new Boost Optimisation system, the F80 actually learns the circuit, analyzes its corners, and deploys the hybrid powertrain’s energy at optimum points.
The core technologies making this possible include:
- Boost Optimisation System: Manages hybrid energy deployment based on track analysis.
- Active Aerodynamics: Heavily influenced by the 499P Hypercar program, generating 1,050 kilos of downforce at 250km/h.
- Advanced Braking: The combined might of Brembo CCM-R Plus brakes and the ABS Evo control system enables huge longitudinal and lateral G-force under braking.
- Active Suspension: An evolution of the Multimatic system, almost eradicating body roll and dive.
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The True Potential of the Ferrari F80: Hypercar of the Year
The speed is truly mind-bending, with huge corner exit thrust delivered by the internal combustion and battery power. Furthermore, the soundtrack is fabulous, too; the V6’s distinctive gruff growl builds to a serrated bark as it approaches the 9,200rpm redline. Since it is more than 40 years since Ferrari began its Special-Series journey, with the exquisite GTO, the F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and now the F80 have all played their part in shaping Maranello’s series-production future. The adventure continues.
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