A Ferrari F80 owner is in touch with Mansory, and Ferrari isn't going to like it: «They don't know about it yet.»

Although deliveries began less than a year ago, the Ferrari F80 hasn't finished making headlines yet. And this time, it's neither for its performance nor for its hybrid technology producing over 1,200 ch. In a recent interview with a British dealership Tom Hartley Cars, the founder of Mansory let slip a piece of information that might set some teeth on edge in Maranello: a future owner of a Ferrari F80 is reportedly already in talks with the German tuning firm about modifying his hypercar.

Ferrari and Mansory: A Historically Complicated Relationship

For more than twenty years, Mansory has established itself as one of the world’s most controversial automotive tuners. Its extravagant creations divide opinion as much as they fascinate. During the interview, Kourosh Mansory acknowledges that while some automakers appreciate his work, others have taken him to court in the past.

Without explicitly mentioning any specific case, he implies that Ferrari is one of the brands that has already had disputes with Mansory. Despite this, the tuning company continues to offer kits and modifications for the Italian automaker’s models. This situation perfectly illustrates the ambiguous relationship between Ferrari and certain independent tuning companies. The Prancing Horse brand jealously guards its image and design, while Mansory asserts its creative freedom and even claims to have inspired certain trends that are now being adopted by the automakers themselves.

A Ferrari F80 could arrive at Mansory as soon as it is delivered

This is probably the most surprising part of the interview. One of the interviewees reveals that he is currently in contact with a customer who purchased a Ferrari F80. Without revealing the customer’s identity or country of residence, he explains that this owner is already in communication with Mansory. According to comments made during the interview, the car might even go directly to the German tuning firm after delivery.

When the interviewer suggests that Ferrari probably wouldn’t look too favorably on this initiative, the reply comes quickly: «They don’t know about it yet.» One can only imagine the reaction of the teams at Maranello if one of the first F80s produced were to receive a full Mansory makeover.

A change that could spark controversy

For Ferrari, the F80 represents much more than just a supercar. It embodies the pinnacle of the brand’s technological expertise, with extremely limited production and a rigorous selection process for its customers. However, Mansory is known for not settling for just a few cosmetic tweaks. The tuner typically makes extensive modifications to the bodywork, adds numerous carbon-fiber components, and redesigns the bumpers, fenders, diffusers, and interiors.

The company’s founder also emphasizes that his parts are not merely decorative. According to him, every component developed serves a genuine aerodynamic purpose and requires many months of development. He states that some projects take nearly two years of work before they are brought to market. Applied to a Ferrari F80, such a philosophy could result in one of the most spectacular modifications ever made to a Maranello hypercar.

The Ferrari F80 is already one of the most exclusive cars on the market today. But for some collectors, that’s clearly not enough. Mansory explains that its clientele consists of celebrities, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, oligarchs, and even new millionaires from the world of cryptocurrency. This clientele seeks, above all, to stand out and be unique.

To stand out in this world, owning a Ferrari F80 that’s identical to another customer’s is out of the question. A Mansory customization allows you to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle, even if it means straying from the original vision of Ferrari’s designers.

Will Ferrari like it?

The answer seems pretty obvious. Imagine an F40, an F50, or a Ferrari Enzo modified by Mansory! Although Ferrari has never officially commented on this matter, the brand has always firmly defended the integrity of its models. The Italian automaker closely monitors modifications made to its cars and doesn’t hesitate to distance itself from certain projects deemed too far removed from its brand image. And given the German tuner’s reputation, one thing is certain: the future Ferrari F80 Mansory would leave no one indifferent. It might even be called the V80.