Stunning new Ferrari F80 arrives to resume hypercar head-to-head with McLaren

Enrico Galliera, Ferrari’s chief marketing and communications officer explained: “Any element that we think can provide a competitive advantage, we want to develop in-house. If we buy components from the market, we need to adapt it, but if we do it, we can make it exactly as we want it.” Despite all this new electrical… Continue reading Stunning new Ferrari F80 arrives to resume hypercar head-to-head with McLaren

Why doesn’t the new Ferrari F80 hypercar have a V12? Because a V6 is faster!

As a ‘once-in-a-decade’ hypercar project, the Ferrari F80 immediately joins the Italian brand’s elite. But many fans will be surprised that it forgoes V12 power for a highly-boosted, 1,183bhp hybrid V6 engine.  Given that it has a price tag of over £3m, and will inevitably be compared with 1,258bhp McLaren’s V8-powered W1, it’s understandable that… Continue reading Why doesn’t the new Ferrari F80 hypercar have a V12? Because a V6 is faster!

New Ferrari hypercar teased ahead of 17 October reveal

Technical details about the new Ferrari hypercar remain firmly under wraps. That said, previous images of the car indicate that it will feature a hybridised powertrain and at a Capital Markets Day presentation last year, Ferrari hinted that the newcomer would arrive with “technology transferred from Formula 1 and [the] Le Mans Hypercar.” Ferrari’s next-generation… Continue reading New Ferrari hypercar teased ahead of 17 October reveal

German FAZ: “I think that’s pretty inappropriate”007981

McLaren managing director Zak Brown has sharply criticized comments made by Red Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko about World Cup chaser Lando Norris and his mental state. “I think it’s pretty inappropriate to poke around in that and it sets us back ten or twenty years,” emphasized Brown. The 81-year-old Marko recently said in an… Continue reading German FAZ: “I think that’s pretty inappropriate”007981

Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80

Ferrari has revealed the F80 hypercar, which is the successor of the LaFerrari. It is the Italian marque’s most powerful road car to date with a 1,200hp hybrid V6 powertrain that combines technology from the company’s Le Mans-winning 499P, along with that of its Formula 1 cars. Interestingly, the F80 has been revealed just weeks… Continue reading Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80

Alpine’s tri-motor tech to create ‘perceived lightness’ in heavy EVs

Alpine will use innovative power management software in its electric cars to ensure that a feeling of “perceived lightness” counteracts the added bulk of an EV powertrain and enables true sports car handling. The firm’s sole current model, the 1100kg A110, is one of the lightest cars in series production – a key component in… Continue reading Alpine’s tri-motor tech to create ‘perceived lightness’ in heavy EVs

Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain

All in, the powertrain sends a combined 1184bhp to all four wheels for a claimed 0-62mph in 2.15sec and 0-124mph in just 5.75sec. This trumps both the McLaren W1 and the Mercedes-AMG One. Different modes offer varying power levels, with Hybrid, Performance and Qualify selectable via the eManettino switch on the steering wheel. There is… Continue reading Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain

Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880

Maserati‘s track-ready, GT2-inspired version of its MC20 supercar has gone on sale in the UK, eclipsing rivals with a £338,880 price tag and making it the first most expensive ever model. Compared with the regular MC20, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is 60kg lighter, it gets an extra 11bhp from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 and it is fitted… Continue reading Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880

@Ferrari: FERRARI TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 5  000398

Maranello (Italy), October 16, 2024 – Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari”) (NYSE/EXM: RACE) announced today that its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 will be released on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A live audio webcast and conference call of the 2024 Q3 results will begin at 2:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. CET / 9:00… Continue reading @Ferrari: FERRARI TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 5  000398

FERRARI TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 5  

Maranello (Italy), October 16, 2024 – Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari”) (NYSE/EXM: RACE) announced today that its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 will be released on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A live audio webcast and conference call of the 2024 Q3 results will begin at 2:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. CET / 9:00… Continue reading FERRARI TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 5