The F80 is the product of a creative design study that has led the team of the Ferrari Styling Centre headed by Flavio Manzoni to make a radical change in the visual language of the marque, forging a link between the past and future of Ferrari design. With the intent of assimilating a host of different elements of the design language and DNA of the brand, this study first turned its attention to the aesthetics of the marque’s F1 racing cars to identify the direction for creating a car with a modern and innovative visual identity that can accommodate a driver and a passenger despite offering the uncompromised experience of a single-seater. The contrast between the upper zone in bodywork colour and the lower zone in clear-coat finished carbon fibre accentuates the design of the car, revealing more of its technical side with each new glance. The headlamps of the F80 are concealed in a visor element serving both aerodynamic and lighting functions that gives the car a particularly original appearance. The short-tail rear of the car has two different configurations during use: with the mobile wing stowed or deployed. The tail lights are set into a two-layer structure consisting of the tail fascia and the spoiler, to create a sandwich effect giving the tail an extremely sporty character in both configurations.

The carry-over from racing also includes technology from Formula 1, from which the concepts of the MGU-K and the MGU-H (with a bespoke e-turbo application) have been borrowed. It was also decided to tilt the engine-transmission unit down by 1.3° in the Z axis, to lower the centre of gravity without compromising the efficacy of the aerodynamic underfloor. This lowered installation position was permitted by the new smaller diameter flywheel.

The tub and other elements of the chassis of the F80 were developed using a multi-material approach, where the best suited material for the task is used for each individual zone. The cell and roof are made of carbon fibre and other composites, while the front and rear subframes are made of aluminium and are fastened to the tub with titanium screws. At the rear there is an additional aluminium subframe, fastened to the main rear subframe with screws, for carrying the battery.

The system features completely independent suspension actuated by four 48V electric motors, a double wishbone suspension layout, active inboard dampers and suspension arms created with 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology. This solution offers a number of advantages, such as an optimised layout, better corner control, reduced unsprung mass, no requirement for an anti-roll bar and the introduction of a dedicated camber angle correction function.