Ben Collins Drives Ferrari F80 | World's Fastest Car
The video opens with Ben’s first impressions as he steps into the F80’s cockpit, which feels closer to a Formula 1 car than any previous Ferrari road car. The engine fires up with a rowdy, guttural tone, thanks to a heavily tuned exhaust that ensures the sound remains a critical part of the driving experience despite the move away from a V12.
On track, Ben immediately notices the density of technology working beneath him. Every major system—active aerodynamics, adaptive suspension, F1-style electronic differential, ABS, traction and torque vectoring—works in harmony. Even with all traction aids disabled, you’re never completely on your own; the electronics quietly guide power delivery and grip, particularly as the F80 develops a colossal 1,000kg of downforce at 155 mph.
Driving hard, he’s struck by the brakes’ race-bred stamina and reliability, with huge Brembo discs that refuse to fade and a feel that’s direct, despite the presence of a hybrid KERS recovery system. The 800-volt hybrid architecture keeps the battery system cool and efficient, allowing lap after lap at maximum attack without the performance drop-off that plagues rivals like the AMG One or Aston Martin Valkyrie.
With its 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors, the F80 delivers power with zero turbo lag; acceleration is instant, with 0-60 mph dispatched in a brutal 2.1 seconds. The eight-speed gearbox cracks off shifts like rifle shots, slamming home the next gear with visceral force as Ben explores the limits of qualifying mode—unleashing extra electric boost for one astonishing lap at Italy’s Misano Circuit.
Ben highlights how the F80 can deliver true hypercar pace over long stints, something rarely seen in this category. Cooling, power delivery, and braking consistency are all benchmark-setting. The balance and steering feedback are deeply confidence-inspiring, with the active aero keeping the car pinned and the chassis alive with communication even at the ragged edge.
When he switches to road driving, the car retains much of its drama. The purposeful aerodynamics are visible everywhere, from the S-duct beneath, to air blades in the doors, to an asymmetrical cockpit design that channels hot air away to protect both driver and mechanics—a nod to Ferrari’s engineering solutions from endurance racing.
The performance stats are staggering: 1,200hp, 0-60mph in 2.1 seconds, and a top speed of 217mph, way beyond even the iconic F40. But the technology underneath is what distinguishes the F80, making it as alien to classic Ferraris as the F40 was to everything before it.
Ben concludes that the Ferrari F80 isn’t simply the fastest or most powerful car the marque has built—it’s the new benchmark not just for Ferrari, but for the entire supercar world. Every single detail, from electronics to aero, has one focus: pure, relentless speed. The technological leap is so great, he wonders what could possibly top it in the next era of hypercars. For now, the F80 stands unrivaled—a true UFO of the automotive world.
