Ferrari is developing a drop-top version of its F80 hypercar, and a prototype has been spotted testing in Maranello for the first time.
The new model, expected to be called F80 Aperta, will follow in the footsteps of the LaFerrari Aperta, offering open-air driving with a removable hard panel instead of a folding mechanism.
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Design and Roof Details
At first glance, the camouflaged prototype looks nearly identical to the standard F80, featuring the same sharp headlights, large air intakes, and motorsport-inspired side vents.
However, a closer look at the roof reveals a difference: the panel does not sit flush with the engine cover, suggesting it is a removable piece.
Unlike the LaFerrari Aperta, which stored its roof in the front compartment, the F80 Aperta may not have that option due to the large vents in the hood.
Owners might have to leave the roof at home to enjoy open-air driving.
The F80 Aperta will also need modified doors.
The standard F80 uses butterfly doors that incorporate parts of the roof, so the hinges must be adjusted for the convertible variant.
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Powertrain and Production
No powertrain changes are expected.
The F80 Aperta should retain the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with three electric motors, producing a combined 1,184 hp, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
It is reasonable to assume the Aperta will gain a bit of weight, but likely not more than 50 lbs (23 kg).
The name remains unconfirmed, but Ferrari has filed trademarks for F80 Targa and F80 Roadster.
Spy photographers suggest production could be capped at just 399 units, making it rarer than the coupe, which is limited to 799 examples.
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With such limited production, the F80 Aperta is expected to cost significantly more, likely exceeding $4 million.
