Ferrari’s
new
F80
hypercar
can
record
the
track
it
is
driving
on
and
will
boost
the
driver
at
the
right
time
during
the
next
lap.
The
“Boost
Optimization”
feature
reads
the
straights
and
curves
of
the
circuit
and,
with
no
further
action
from
the
driver,
delivers
more
power
to
its
hybrid
system
to
help
achieve
the
best
lap
time
possible.
You
can
use
Boost
Optimization
in
“Performance”
mode
to
get
a
consistent
amount
of
electric
power
for
as
long
as
possible
throughout
your
drive,
or
you
can
select
“Qualify”
mode
to
max
out
on
boost
power
at
the
proper
times
at
the
cost
of
losing
battery
power
fast.
Unlike
Ferrari’s
SF90
Stradale
and
296
GTB,
there
is
no
full-electric
driving
mode.
The
F80
has
a
4WD
powertrain
with
a
rear
V6
engine
that
outputs
900
horsepower,
and
combined
with
its
three
electric
motors,
it
reaches
a
maximum
power
output
of
1200
horsepower.
Ferrari
states
this
makes
the
F80
its
“most
powerful
road
car
ever.”
The
electric
motors
are
the
first
ones
fully
developed
and
built
by
the
automaker
and
are
derived
from
the
design
of
the
MGU-K
motor
used
in
F1.
Two
electric
motors
are
placed
on
the
front
axle
alongside
an
inverter
and
integrated
cooling
system,
enabling
torque
vectoring
and
reduced
weight.
A
DC-to-DC
converter
that
outputs
800,
48,
and
12
volts
helps
it
save
weight
since
the
F80
doesn’t
need
a
separate
48-volt
battery
to
power
its
active
suspension
and
e-turbo
systems.
The
F80
also
features
a
“digital
twin”
side
slip
control
system
and
active
aero
that
can
increase
downforce
while
cornering
to
maintain
optimal
balance.
Ferrari’s
F80
will
have
a
limited
run
of
only
799
units
that
cost
more
than
$3
million
and,
according
to
Road
&
Track,
have
already
been
allocated
to
current
customers.
(Originally posted by Umar Shakir)
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