Ferrari F80: hypercar that almost abandoned the passenger seat in the name of performance (Instagram @ferrari)
The Ferrari F80 was initially conceived to be a single-seater, with an extremely narrow cabin directed exclusively toward the driver. The idea was to give the car more radical proportions, highlighting the focus on performance and the individual driving experience.
However, Ferrari ultimately decided to include a passenger seat, but found a way to maintain the feel of a single-seater by making the extra seat practically disappear in the cabin.
To achieve this balance between aesthetics and functionality, the passenger seat was placed slightly behind the driver’s seat and secured in place to save weight. Ferrari extensively used carbon fiber to keep the car light, resulting in a weight of 1,525 kilograms before fluids were added. Although a version without the passenger seat could have reduced the weight even further, the engineers managed to maintain ergonomics and comfort without compromising performance.
Ferrari F80: hypercar that almost abandoned the passenger seat in the name of performance (Instagram @ferrari)
This wouldn’t be the first Ferrari without a passenger seat, as was done with the Monza SP1 in 2018. The brand has a history of creating exclusive, limited-run models with different seat layouts, such as the special Tre Posti model from 1966, which had three seats.
With the Icona series dedicated to ultra-exclusive vehicles, Ferrari can continue to experiment with unusual cabin configurations while maintaining its commitment to innovative design and high performance.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Instagram @ferrari | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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