Ferrari’s F80 makes use of ‘Enhance optimization’ to present drivers extra energy the place they want it

Ferrari’s new F80 hypercar can report the monitor it’s driving on and can increase the driving force on the proper time in the course of the subsequent lap. The “Enhance Optimization” characteristic reads the straights and curves of the circuit and, with no additional motion from the driving force, delivers extra energy to its hybrid system to assist obtain the most effective lap time potential.

You should use Enhance Optimization in “Efficiency” mode to get a constant quantity of electrical energy for so long as potential all through your drive, or you may choose “Qualify” mode to max out on increase energy on the correct instances at the price of dropping battery energy quick. In contrast to Ferrari’s SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB, there isn’t a full-electric driving mode.

The F80 has a 4WD powertrain with a rear V6 engine that outputs 900 horsepower, and mixed with its three electrical motors, it reaches a most energy output of 1200 horsepower. Ferrari states this makes the F80 its “strongest street automotive ever.” The electrical motors are the primary ones absolutely developed and constructed by the automaker and are derived from the design of the MGU-Ok motor utilized in F1.

Two electrical motors are positioned on the entrance axle alongside an inverter and built-in cooling system, enabling torque vectoring and decreased weight. A DC-to-DC converter that outputs 800, 48, and 12 volts helps it save weight for the reason that F80 doesn’t want a separate 48-volt battery to energy its energetic suspension and e-turbo techniques.

The F80 additionally incorporates a “digital twin” facet slip management system and energetic aero that may enhance downforce whereas cornering to take care of optimum steadiness.

Ferrari’s F80 may have a restricted run of solely 799 items that price greater than $3 million and, in response to Highway & Monitor, have already been allotted to present prospects.