Zlatan Ibrahimović has never done things like everyone else. At the age of 44, the soccer star continues to cultivate his image as an unusual character, both on and off the pitch. And on October 3, his birthday, he performs a now-famous ritual: treating himself to a Ferrari. This year, Zlatan hit even harder, revealing on Instagram the centerpiece of his collection: the latest Ferrari F80, of which only 799 have been produced worldwide.
Cleverly orchestrated teasing
From the end of August, Ibrahimović had sown doubt among his fans. On his Instagram account, he posted himself alongside Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari's design boss, holding an autographed drawing of the F80. The caption included a mysterious message: "@Ferrari you are in good hands. @Ferrari you are in good hands @flaviomanzoni". The Italian brand replied with a simple but evocative "A perfect match. All the more reason for speculation: was he really going to treat himself to the most powerful hypercar ever produced by Maranello?
Confirmation: a full-black F80
The suspense ended on October 3. On Instagram, Zlatan posted a photo of his new acquisition, accompanied by a sober "Happy Birthday to Zlatan". The F80, in a fearsomely elegant full-black configuration, which will take pride of place in his already legendary garage.
For over a decade, Zlatan's birthdays have been marked by Ferrari deliveries. LaFerrari, Monza SP2, Daytona SP3, 812 Competizione A, SF90 Spider, SF90 XX Spider, Purosangue... the list is impressive. Each model symbolizes a stage in its career. The F80, meanwhile, represents the current pinnacle of the brand's performance and innovation.
Ferrari F80: the hypercar of superlatives
Presented in October 2024, the Ferrari F80 is not just a car, it's a technological showcase. Its 3.0 twin-turbo hybrid V6, derived from the Le Mans-winning 499P, is backed up by three electric motors to deliver 1,200 hp. The result: 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h. On the Fiorano circuit, it set a record time of 1'15''30, well ahead of its LaFerrari predecessor.
Produced between 2025 and 2027, limited to 799 examples and priced at around 3.6 million euros, the F80 is destined for a privileged few. Zlatan, with his aura and love affair with Ferrari, couldn't miss the opportunity to be one of them.
Zlatan and Ferrari: a passionate relationship
"When I play soccer, I'm a lion. When I drive, I'm a cavalino rampante", he said a few years ago. This phrase sums up Ibrahimović's spirit: power, elegance and uniqueness. With the F80, he once again confirms that his garage is not just a collection of cars, but a showcase for his identity.
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