New Ferrari F80 Hypercar Doesn’t Sound Like Fans Hoped It Would

Internet car fans are underwhelmed by a recent video of the new Ferrari F80 revving, idling, and accelerating 

One of the things die-hard Ferrari fanatics love to revel in is the sound that the brand’s iconic supercars and hypercars produce. However, fans and critics alike aren’t moved by the sounds emitted by the all-new 2026 Ferrari F80.

A recent YouTube video by NM2255 showcased the low-slung, motorsport-inspired Ferrari F80 at an unveiling. However, while the F80 sat in the pits soaking up attention and prompting onlookers to pick up their jaws, other Ferraris sailed by on the track. Therein lies the issue. When the Ferrari 12 Cilindri gallops by, its naturally aspirated V12 rattles windows and moves spectators.

The 1,184-horsepower Ferrari F80, however, is a different animal entirely. The latest F-car develops its mighty output courtesy of a turbocharged 3.0L V6 and three electric motors. While that figure places the F80 in rarified air, it isn’t the same sort of musician as previous eight-and-twelve-cylinder Ferraris. 

However, a car with the moniker “F80” follows the lineage of supercar greats like the F40 and F50. A cursory listen to the maniacal revs of the F40’s twin-turbocharged 2.9L V8 confirms the disparity in the soundtracks. Sure, the F80 produces more than twice the power output of the aging F40. However, the F40’s nearly 7,800-RPM redline tenor is a much more musical treat than the F80’s song.

Ferrari F80 Promises Next-level Performance

Granted, some commenters on the video said “All I hear is air,” and “I am now going to clean my ears with a Ferrari FXX video.” However, the Ferrari F80 promises to bring the noise in other capacities.

For starters, with a 9,200-rpm limit, the F80’s heart might find its optimal sound at the tippy-top of the rev range. Better yet, the F80 can summon around 2,315 pounds of downforce using its active aero suite. You read that right. 2,315 pounds of downforce.

That’s the sort of downforce you can expect from benchmark track-goers like the McLaren Senna and the Porsche 911 GT2. Of course, you won’t get the same soundtrack as the unapologetically un-electric Senna.

Check out the video of the F80 revving, accelerating, and idling below!

Photos: Ferrari

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