Ferrari boss says hybrid V6 beats a V12 for performance
Published on Dec 02, 2025 at 6:51 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 03, 2025 at 12:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The man behind the Ferrari F80 said that the new hybrid V6 is better than the V12 it replaced.
Faster, more powerful, and of course more efficient – the V6 beats the V12 in every measurable aspect.
This is obviously true, but we should probably also add some context.
Because even though that’s the case for some supercars, the market is also giving us a different version of this story.
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The new V6 is indeed ‘superior’ to the V12, and customers are evidently okay with that
Ferrari recently livestreamed a panel discussion about the development of the Ferrari F80.
At some point, roughly 10 minutes after the start of the panel, F80’s project manager Matteo Turconi said that the turbocharged hybrid V6 that the Italian automaker used for the F80 is ‘without a doubt superior to a V12’.
He’s obviously not wrong.
The F80 replaced the LaFerrari, which was indeed powered by a V12, and it’s faster to 62mph, has a higher top speed, and is quicker around the Fiorano test track.
And customers aren’t complaining.
The F80, limited to 799 units, was sold out before it was even announced.
This is true for Ferrari, but potentially not true for everyone
When it comes to cars, there are always two sides to the same coin.
Because people buy cars for objective reasons – fuel economy, performance, and so on – but also for subjective reasons.
Objectively, any modern engine is better than the engine it replaces.
Subjectively, some people just prefer other things.
RAM, for example, had to learn that the hard way after removing the V8 option for the 1500 truck.
The V6 it used was indeed better, but people just didn’t want it.
And so they had to bring back the V8.
Dodge is having a similar problem with the Charger Daytona.
It’s faster and more efficient than the old Challenger or Charger – the Charger Daytona acts a replacement for both – but muscle car fans are having a hard time accepting the idea of an electric muscle car.
And that’s the reason why Dodge is considering bringing back internal combustion after discontinuing the range-topping Scat Pack model.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
