Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari will launch its first electric vehicle late next year, just in time to divert attention away from deliveries of its not-so-green 1,200 hp top-of-the-range $3.9 million F80 hybrid.
The F80 was unveiled Friday at Maranello, Italy. If you’re planning to buy one, you can forget it. All 799 of the limited-edition supercars have already been sold.
If investors had any doubts Ferrari might miss its long-term profit targets, investment researcher Bernstein said this.
“The F80 represents a revenue opportunity of around €2.4 billion and with an estimated EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margin of about 50%, it is not hard to understand Ferrari’s increased confidence in landing at the upper end of its 27-30% target guidance corridor in 2026. It will also be a revenue and margin accelerator in the first part of the new plan expected to cover 2027-2031 that Ferrari will unveil next year,” Bernstein said in an investment note.
The F80’s 3.0 liter, V6 turbocharged gasoline engine marks a departure from previous top-of-the range machines which usually have V12 power. The F80’s gasoline engine produces about 900 hp. The hybrid system and its electric front axle and rear electric motor adds close to 300 hp.
The F80 uses many components based on the Ferrari 499PP which won the Le Mans 24 hour race two years in a row.
The F80 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in about two seconds and has a top speed of almost 220 mph. Previous range-toppers include the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari.
Ferrari said the F80 is a showcase for the ultimate in technology and performance. It represents an extreme development of the internal combustion engine.
“With a combined maximum power of 1200 hp, the V6-hybrid powertrain of the F80 makes it the most powerful road car ever to come out of the gates of the Ferrari factory. A host of advanced technological solutions makes the F80 the new benchmark for innovation and engineering excellence,” Ferrari said in a statement.
The coming together of the F80 and Ferrari’s first electric vehicle is no accident, according to Bernstein.
“Deliveries will start in the 4th quarter of 2025, just around the time that Ferrari reveals its first EV to the world. The timing is not coincidental, in our view, as it serves to underline Ferrari’s commitment to excellence and top performance in all drivetrains,” Bernstein said.
