Mystery UK billionaire got the gift with Europe’s first Ferrari F80 that packs 1,200hp and is worth over $4M

Published on Jan 06, 2026 at 11:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson

Last updated on Jan 06, 2026 at 3:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

This UK billionaire got the ultimate gift when they were presented with Europe’s first Ferrari F80.

It packs 1,200hp and is worth over $4 million – aka one heck of a gift receipt.

This was no mere Christmas gift handover; it was Ferrari unleashing one of its greatest cars into the world.

Only three of them have been delivered worldwide so far, and this one was dispatched through Stratstone Ferrari in Essex, England.

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This UK billionaire is now the owner of Europe’s first Ferrari F80

The identity of the owner has not been revealed, but what we can say for certain is that they are part of a very exclusive line-up of three people.

This Ferrari F80 was finished off in Rosso Taormina, a metallic red inspired by the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

Across the body of the car, there’s exposed carbon fiber on the splitter, skirts, wing, roof, and wheels, alongside Rosso Corsa accents.

Inside, the cockpit features a car wrapped in Rosso Giudecca Alcantara with matching red stitching.

Overall, 799 units of the F80 are planned, but only three have been delivered so far.

Each one has been sold at a price of $4 million, so these are not the most accessible cars in the world, admittedly.

F80s are powered by a 3-liter twin-turbo V6 paired up with a Formula 1-derived MGU-K and an electric front axle, producing 1,200hp.

And while that sounds fast, fear not – it can brake so quickly that it feels like ‘hitting pause on reality’.

It can reach 62mph in 2.15 seconds and has a top speed of 217mph.

Weighing in at 3,300Ibs, the F80 is a dominating presence but somehow doesn’t look like it’s too heavy.

While we can’t imagine the new owner received this car with the traditional bow and ribbon, we’re sure it was a Christmas to remember nonetheless.

There’s been a lot of hype around this sports car in the last few years

This car has generated a lot of buzz over the last few years, since it was revealed back in October 2024.

Since the rollout began, sightings of the car have been fleeting but noteworthy.

One American YouTuber flew all the way to Italy for a glimpse, and he wasn’t disappointed with what he saw.

Over in Bologna, drivers were left stunned when they saw a test mule F80 in traffic.

Timeline of Ferrari F80

2021-2023: Ferrari began development of a next-generation hypercar.

October 2024: The official unveiling.

2024: Technical highlights were announced, including the twin-turbo V6 hybrid.

2025: Production began, limited to 799 coupes, with all units sold out before the public reveal.

December 2025: Europe’s first F80 is delivered to an anonymous UK billionaire, just days before Christmas.

2027: Production set to end.

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Ben Thompson is a Senior Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Ben has more than four years experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a Multimedia Journalism degree from News Associates. Ben specializes in writing about Teslas, tech and celebrity car collections.