The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitecars utes directly to generating ground effect, while the electric front axle boosts performance. Motorsports-derived CCM-R Plus technology brings four-wheel drive capability to effectively use the torque and power on tap and the new brakes. Inspired by the aerodynamic concepts employed in Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship, the supercar's front end develops 460 kg of total downforce at 250 km/h. The re- cumbent racing driving position allows for a chassis with a high centre keel. At the same time, the cooling system layout frees up the entire central portion of the vehicle, maximising the space usable for other functions. The body-coloured central volume of the nose acts as the principal plane of the front wing. The two flaps inside the S-Duct follow the main profile to com- plete the triplane wing configuration with curvatures and blow- er slots inspired by the 499P. The triplane harmoniously working with the S-Duct and the high central keel is essential for the aer- odynamic efficacy of the front of the vehicle, minimising air- flow blockage towards the wing and maximising performance. Airflow from the underbody and bumper undergoes vertical expansion and is redirected within the duct towards the front bonnet. The rear wing allows the F80 to adapt to any possible dynamic conditions monitored and evaluated in real-time by the vehi- cle control systems. During acceleration or a speed and steering angle, the system determines the optimal blend of downforce, aerodynamic balance, drags and tells the active suspension and active aero systems to implement the ideal attitude. Thus, it con- trols the attack angle of the rear wing and the activation state of the Active Reverse Gurney flap under the front triplane. Final Word Ferrari's next supercar chapter, the LaFerrari successor, is here ahead of the marque's 80th anniversary in 2027. It has a brutal but beautified stance with standout features such as the black band across the front of the car and squared-off headlights sim- ilar to the 12 Cilindri GT. Unlike the LaFerrari and Enzo, the nose is less pointy to show off its frontal features. The roof is five centimetres lower than the LaFerrari’s, and the alloy wheels measure 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. Going with racing capacities on a road-centric vehicle honours the marque's Formula 1 team and their racing cars which have accomplished 243 race victories since 1950 with notable drivers such as Alberto Ascari, Niki Lauda, and Michael Schumacher. As design boss Flavio Manzoni said, "Clearly, this is not a project that can come from a preconceived idea of style. It was clear to me and my team that we wanted to do something futuristic and disruptive.” Some may criticise Ferrari's decision to use a V6 engine instead of a V12, but others appreciate the change, especially the buy- ers of the 799 limited run at £3.1 million. After all, the F80 has achieved a new Fiorano lap record of 1 min 15.3 seconds, two seconds faster than an SF90 XX Stradale and 4.4 seconds quick- er than the LaFerrari. "Our philosophy is that even the most ex- treme and special cars have to be experienced beyond the race track and not be kept in the garage," Ferrari chief marketing of- ficer Enrico said. Ferrari plans to use V6 engines in future models and increase the share of electric and hybrid capacities to 80% over the next eight years. www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/f80