Last week, McLaren unveiled the W1 to signal the beginning of a new flagship hypercar war. Ferrari has come second to answer those calls for a LaFerrari successor with more horses than anyone could imagine, but unlike its predecessors, its cylinder count is halved.

Meet the Ferrari F80, Maranello’s latest halo vehicle reflecting 80 years in production and its current motorsport endeavors and achievements with electrification.

For the first time since 1995 (with the F50), a V12 engine won’t appear in its flagship model. Instead, the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, known as the Tipo F163, is in its place. While this powertrain is seen in the 296 road car, it has also seen some track time in the 499P where most of its components are carried over to the F80.

Paired with five powerful electric motors shooting 300hp, the total power figure is 1,200hp, 80.25% more than the outgoing LaFerrari.

Ferrari’s active suspension system ensures the F80 can tackle corners like its Le Mans Hypercar cousin while the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires keep it planted. Enveloping the chassis of the F80 is a blend of carbon fiber, titanium, and aluminum components, weighing 1,525kg.

Meanwhile, its dashboard spared no expense in weight saving, leaving the digital instrument cluster to do the heavy lifting and a tiny infotainment screen for climate and miscellaneous controls.

The F80 provides flowing lines, ducts, and an active wing for better aerodynamics while amalgamating design cues from past Ferrari halo cars like the F40 and the Enzo to create a possible future classic.

With Porsche’s flagship model still on the horizon, only time will tell when the sequel to the hypercar trinity will rock the airwaves of motoring media as it did in the 2010s.