If you’ve ever wondered what would make the Ferrari faithful drain their savings – or yes, consider organ sales – the Ferrari F80 is here to answer that question. Debuting in Australia on March 13, 2025, the F80 made its dramatic premiere at Ferrari Australasia’s “Casa Ferrari” event during Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix shenanigans. With a crowd of Ferrari loyalists, high-profile clients, and notable guests in attendance, this machine didn’t just arrive; it dominated. For anyone with an ounce of petrol in their veins, the F80 represents the summit of dreams — or a financial nightmare, depending on your fiscal status.
Fear not, if you’re short on cash. The launch event’s star power might temporarily distract you from the wallet-shrinking price tag. Sir Lewis Hamilton, now Ferrari’s latest red-suited knight (and yes, they knight F1 drivers now), joined teammate Charles “Living the Dream” Leclerc onstage. A glowing Hamilton, still mid-jet lag, called it “iconic” to join Ferrari: “I remember growing up watching the Grand Prix… to be getting into the red car tomorrow, it’s just so iconic”. Meanwhile, Leclerc revved up the energy even more, reminiscing about his Melbourne victory in 2022, saying, “It was probably one of my best weekends ever and that motivates me even more”. In short, these gents love being the faces of the prancing horse—and who wouldn’t when you’re zipping around in a car like the F80?
So, let’s talk about the real star here—the F80. Ferrari isn’t a brand; it’s the brand, and this car is their magnum opus, their Sistine Chapel painted in V12 energy and aerodynamic wizardry. Maranello has outdone itself, creating what they’re dubbing their “most powerful road car yet.” That sounds like PR fluff until you realize this beast is a four-wheeled rocket designed to embarrass anything short of a private jet. Details about the technical specs remain under wraps as tightly as Hamilton’s future race strategies, but given Ferrari’s track record, it’s safe to assume the F80 is faster, sleeker, and more technologically advanced than anything you’ve dreamed of owning.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room—money. Ferrari hasn’t officially announced a price for the F80, but as is their tradition with limited-edition supercars, if you have to ask, you’re not in their target demographic. Expect somewhere north of $2-3 million USD, not including customisations that could easily tack on another hundred-thousand-dollar cherry on top. Want your initials stitched into the seats? Sure. A bespoke racing livery? Absolutely, for the right stack of cash.
But what makes it worth the body-blow to your bank account? For one, the F80 is very, very rare. Ferrari specializes in manufacturing exclusivity almost as efficiently as they do 1,000-horsepower engines. Walking into a Ferrari dealership without already being on their VIP list likely won’t get you past the receptionist, let alone near this Holy Grail of supercars. And that’s part of the allure—it’s a car meant not just to be driven but to humiliate lesser machines and ignite envy every time it’s parked at a trackside gala.
Ferrari’s Melbourne unveiling wasn’t just about introducing a car—it was a full-blown spectacle. Casa Ferrari, perched smugly next to the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, radiated luxury like a finely tuned V8 (or, in this case, maybe a hybrid V12?). Against this backdrop of racing history, the F80 rolled in like a conquering hero, and as far as we’re concerned, no supercar launch has ever been so excessive yet entirely justified.
So, is the F80 for dreamers, millionaires, or merely the kidney-rich among us? That’s for you to decide. But one thing’s for sure: when Ferrari crafts an icon, you don’t just want it—you ache for it. Time to check the going rate on non-essential organs.
