Ferrari F80

[GG.]

What it looks or drives like doesn’t matter to the folk who’ll buy it, it’s just The New Thing.

It’s probably fine that companies are making billions a year from the same tiny group of people though. No signs of danger there.

The UK government thinks it’s a safe and stable business plan…

[duncs500]

I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.

[ZedLeg]

What it looks or drives like doesn’t matter to the folk who’ll buy it, it’s just The New Thing.

It’s probably fine that companies are making billions a year from the same tiny group of people though. No signs of danger there.

The UK government thinks it’s a safe and stable business plan…

They also think forcing people who can’t work into work is a good idea though.

[Jobbo]

I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.

The front isn't great, agreed. The rest of it looks to me like any of those GT1 versions of normal cars from about 25 years ago, but without the big rear wing. Merc CLK-GTR for instance. They were all fairly good looking. I'd rather have an Elise GT1 as a car never to be driven and just looked at though.

[ZedLeg]

Yeah, the slab sides and small bubble cockpit give it that look. That and the front aero made me think of Glickenhaus.

[Simon]

I actually kinda like it from most angles that don't involve the front. It's brutal looking, but not in a bad way. Front just ruins it sadly.

The front isn't great, agreed. The rest of it looks to me like any of those GT1 versions of normal cars from about 25 years ago, but without the big rear wing. Merc CLK-GTR for instance. They were all fairly good looking. I'd rather have an Elise GT1 as a car never to be driven and just looked at though.

Front reminds me of the 512M for some reason - the lights probably. Not its best angle.

[GG.]

Someone posted photos this morning of it next to pictures of an F40 and from the side and back you can see what they were aiming for. The front is not anywhere near as shapely and does ruin the effect, as others have noted.

[Ascender]

Yeah, the slab sides and small bubble cockpit give it that look. That and the front aero made me think of Glickenhaus.

It's those weird front/side aero pieces with the very straight vertical lines which make it look a bit awkward from that front 3/4 angle. Rest of it looks pretty good though I think.

[GG.]

Also annoying they've named it after a 3 series BMW.

[dinny_g]

Form really does does follow function in modern supercars.

While I'm sure it's a incredible machine and capable of enormous speeds with amazing dynamics, isn't really a looker.

Last good looking Supercar IMO is the 918

[ZedLeg]

I like form following function tbh, I think Ferrari have been on great form recently.

The new V12 thing is lovely and the 296 is a looker too.

Wait, it’s the other way round I like, function following form. Is that what you meant Dinny?

[nuttinnew]

I may have missed it, have they said why it's limited to just 799 (+ Spiyderperta, + CXXT, + etc)?

[dinny_g]

Yes, £3.5m cars should look beautiful first, even if it means only 800hp and 200 mph

Not have 1200 hp, go 250mph but as a result, look horrible

I get that it’s Top Trumps for the owners if these types of cars. Mostest wins but not for me

[Sundayjumper]

Yes, £3.5m cars should look beautiful first, even if it means only 800hp and 200 mph

Not have 1200 hp, go 250mph but as a result, look horrible

I get that it’s Top Trumps for the owners if these types of cars. Mostest wins but not for me

Hopefully they'll let you have your deposit back.

[dinny_g]

I told them to keep it. It’s only loose change anyway

[ZedLeg]

Some (me) would argue that the best looking Ferrari (288 GTO) is form following function as it’s a 308 chopped up to go racing.

[ZedLeg]

I like form following function tbh, I think Ferrari have been on great form recently.

The new V12 thing is lovely and the 296 is a looker too.

Wait, it’s the other way round I like, function following form. Is that what you meant Dinny?

Turns out I was right the first time, apparently my brain was off when I was trying to work this out

[dinny_g]

[jamcg]

[IanF]

F80 sounds like a fighter jet