Yahoo Autos How We'd Spec It: The F80, Ferrari's New Flagship Hypercar
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The 2026 Ferrari F80, which made its debut earlier this month, has been polarizing thanks to its twin-turbocharged V-6 hybrid powertrain. Despite spitting out a face-melting 1184 horsepower, the fact that the F80's heart contains six fewer cylinders than its LaFerrari predecessor has disappointed some tifosi. Still, Ferrari's flagship hypercar looks absolutely bonkers, with sharp edges, deep scoops, and a massive rear wing. So when Ferrari launched an online configurator for the F80, we knew we had to get to work creating our ideal F80 specifications. While the configurator doesn't include pricing, we're not sure we would want to know just how much money in options we tacked onto the whopping $3.1 million base price.
Caleb Miller’s Blu Scozia Ferrari F80
Instead of the typical Ferrari red, I had my F80 painted a deep hue called Blu Scozia, drawing inspiration from the N.A.R.T. (North American Racing Team) livery run by John Surtees for the final two races of his 1964 F1 championship-winning season. I paired the blue with a racing stripe and brake calipers in Giallo Modena, an easy choice since it already matches the Ferrari badges on the flanks, nose, and wheel caps. I then threw in some carbon-fiber trim to assert the F80's motorsports heritage, adding the lightweight material to the front band stretching between the headlights, the rear wing, and the wheels, which also feature a silver accent around the inside of the rim.
Inside, I continued the blue-and-yellow theme with Alcantara seats in Azzurro Dino with Giallo Modena accents and a yellow Prancing Horse stitched into the headrest. However, I selected black for the four-point harnesses so the Ferrari logos would better stand out. I chose Blu Medio for the remaining Alcantara trim that covers most of the cabin, with the steering wheel wearing matching Alcantara. I added a suspension lift to avoid nicking the front splitter and a camera system to help with parking in tight spaces. Lastly, I skipped the dedicated passenger screen—my passenger should be more than entertained enough, if not slightly terrified, by my driving antics. —Caleb Miller
Jack Fitzgerald's Rosso Corsa Ferrari F80
You can deride me for being boring all you want. That's your prerogative. But I'm of a mind that a Ferrari comes in red. If you want another color, pick a different manufacturer. That's why I'd have my F80 in bog-standard Rosso Corsa. Trust me, if you've never seen a Rosso Corsa Ferrari in person, it's the correct choice. I opted against door numbers because, as cool as the F80 is, it isn't a race car. My brake calipers are painted in matching Rosso Corsa, and for wheels I chose the carbon rims with silver drums and carbon center caps. Hey, why shouldn't I dream big if Ferrari won't even announce public pricing?
Unfortunately, the F80 doesn't come with any leather in the interior. That's a shame, because while I think a Ferrari should come in red, I also think it should be paired with a tan leather interior. Since that isn't an option, I went for a matching Rosso on the driver's seat and added the extra Alcantara to the lower section, rounding out my build with dark gray Alcantara for the dash. My choices may be boring to some, but if you want fancier colors, there's another automaker 20 miles up the road that can supply them. —Jack Fitzgerald
Austin Parson’s Verde Toscana Ferrari F80
There are a couple of popular approaches to speccing a Ferrari flagship. The most predictable route is ostentatiousness turned up to 11. Then there's the snarky, contrarian style: muting the colors and making it the rolling embodiment of praline ice cream. Neither approach matched my vision for the F80, so I blended them together.
The exterior paint was the trickiest decision, but I settled on the low-key Verde Toscana as my color of choice. I paired the muted green with a bright yellow Giallo Modena racing stripe to remind onlookers that I have 1184 horsepower under my right foot. Going full carbon was a bit too gaudy for my liking, but black carbon wheels with matching black calipers and center caps finished off the exterior perfectly.
Inside is where I wanted my inner Ferrari fanboy to shine, but there weren't enough customization options to really go wild with the yellow. I would have Giallo Modena'd every square inch if I could have. Luckily I could reintroduce the motif on the driver's seat, where I had the special lightweight Goldrake seats wrapped in yellow Alcantara, paired with Giallo 4-point harnesses and yellow stitching. I added Alcantara everywhere, including the steering wheel and both the upper and lower zones of the cockpit. If only I could report back on how it all held up after 5000 miles.
For the optional driving systems—which include a suspension lift, front and rear parking cameras, adaptive front lighting, and garage door openers—I deselected the latter, as even though I was speccing a $3.1 million Ferrari halo car, I don't own a garage. —Austin Parsons
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