{"id":2605,"date":"2025-09-05T04:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T04:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gottanlent.vansonnguyen.com\/?p=2605"},"modified":"2025-09-05T06:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:31:36","slug":"c0609006_boston-dynamics-revives-robot-dogs-for-must-see-good-vibrations-dance-off-_part2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gottanlent.vansonnguyen.com\/?p=2605","title":{"rendered":"C0609006_Boston Dynamics Revives Robot Dogs For Must-See Good Vibrations Dance-Off _part2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls src=\"https:\/\/gottanlent.vansonnguyen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/C0609006_Boston-Dynamics-Revives-Robot-Dogs-For-Must-See-Good-Vibrations-Dance-Off-_part2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantum Leap<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The F80 isn\u2019t just the best supercar in the world\u2014it redefines what a supercar is.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/jumbo\/4738\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920689\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Story by Laurent Chevalier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos by Ferrari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forza-mag.com%2Fissues%2F225%2Farticles%2Fquantum-leap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forza-mag.com%2Fissues%2F225%2Farticles%2Fquantum-leap&amp;text=Quantum%20Leap%20%7C%20Issue%20225%20%7C%20Forza%20%7C%20The%20Magazine%20About%20Ferrari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forza-mag.com%2Fissues%2F225%2Farticles%2Fquantum-leap&amp;media=&amp;description=Quantum%20Leap%20%7C%20Issue%20225%20%7C%20Forza%20%7C%20The%20Magazine%20About%20Ferrari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forza-mag.com%2Fissues%2F225%2Farticles%2Fquantum-leap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@example.com?&amp;subject=Quantum%20Leap%20%7C%20Issue%20225%20%7C%20Forza%20%7C%20The%20Magazine%20About%20Ferrari&amp;cc=&amp;bcc=&amp;body=F80%20first%20drive.%20The%20F80%20crushes%20the%20best%20from%20Aston%20Martin%2C%20Bugatti%2C%20Koenigsegg%2C%20and%20Pagani.%20on%20Forza%2C%20The%20Magazine%20About%20Ferrari%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.forza-mag.com%2Fissues%2F225%2Farticles%2Fquantum-leap\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 4, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a steep country road in the Marche region of Italy, about 30 miles south of San Marino, I wasn\u2019t expecting to experience a revelation, yet that\u2019s exactly what happens. Better still, it\u2019s an apparition, dazzling evidence, an eminently palpable sign that reveals a supreme state of driving. The ten minutes stolen behind the wheel of the F80 during our photo shoot will remain etched in my memory forever\u2014and I\u2019m talking about a level of sensation that relegates to oblivion the last 20 years of testing every supercar on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be clear, this Ferrari marks a decisive step forward compared to the likes of Pagani, Koenigsegg, Bugatti, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie, among others. I\u2019m not just referring to its dynamic qualities, but also\u2014and above all\u2014to its ability to generate sensations, to make you experience moments that give the impression of levitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first straight, I accelerate hard in Race mode, just to see. And do I ever see. The moment my big toe brushes the right pedal, the F80 explodes with a burst of power that stretches space and time. You might say it\u2019s the same thing driving a McLaren Senna or a Pagani Utopia. It\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/big\/4739\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920690\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ferrari\u2019s V6 reacts as if it has no inertia, zero response time, and no limits. Although the F80 is a hybrid, the internal combustion engine is always<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">on, its overwhelming, muffled drone presaging the car\u2019s arrival. With a single burst of acceleration, I answer my question about missing that classic, legendary, trademark V12 engine\u2014and the answer is, this turbocharged, electrically boosted 3-liter V6 lacks nothing. It reincarnates the violence of the F40, the progressiveness of the F50, the reach of the Enzo, and the supernatural strength of the LaFerrari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diving into the first corner is just as dramatic\u2014I barely touch the brakes and the scenery freezes. I start to turn in and the nose shoots toward the apex with indescribable speed and fluidity. I\u2019ve never felt anything like it behind the wheel, to the point I can feel the skin on the back of my head contracting in a spasm of euphoria. There are cars that make you feel as if you\u2019re one with the machine, but here it\u2019s more like the machine has become a living organism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/big\/4740\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920692\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 3\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The thought that flashes through my mind comes from the movie&nbsp;<em>Avatar<\/em>, when the heroes tame wild dragons and transform them into weapons of war. That\u2019s it, exactly; the F80 is one of those fabulous beasts, hurtling toward the apex as if diving into the void, settling on its dampers while spiraling around the bend, then launching back into action with a flap of crashing wings. In this case, the Ferrari\u2019s brakes bite, the nose dives, and it obeys your every command telepathically. It takes my breath away and makes my hairs stand on end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, indescribable sensations flow through the steering wheel. The F80\u2019s steering is unlike any other Maranello model in terms of consistency, yet it feels even more connected. The moment the front axle kicks in, I feel as if I can predict what the car will do, as if I can see the slightest gravel under the wheels and know how the car will behave. There\u2019s density but no torque steer from the electrified front end in the steering wheel, only a direct connection between my hands and the front tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put simply, everything\u2014from the suspension architecture to the damping, including all the electronic driver\u2019s aids and the electric motors that power the front wheels\u2014is just as it should be: absolutely transparent, homogeneous, and clear. Not only does the F80 behave like a pure rear-wheel-drive car, it remains accessible, as well as easier to handle than an SF90 Stradale, giving less of a weighty feel on the nose and greater rigidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gottanlent.vansonnguyen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-66.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2606\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latter element can be credited to the car\u2019s all-new carbon-fiber chassis, which is 50-percent stiffer than the LaFerrari\u2019s in torsion and flex, five-percent lighter, and also more civilized, in that it better absorbs road noise. The F80 even proves comfortable on the open road, where I had expected the hardcore filtering of a 499P at Le Mans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That same sense of surprise carries into the cockpit, which is far from being a caricature. The offset bucket seats (the passenger\u2019s sits a little further back than the driver\u2019s) suggested a lack of elbow room, and the cabin looks tiny at first glance, yet two people can easily fit inside. I was even able to slide my six-foot-four frame into the passenger seat, which was supposed to be limited to those no taller than 6-1. It\u2019s like butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The end of the public road test drive offers the opportunity to make an initial assessment: the F80 is astonishingly comfortable on the open road, a night-and-day difference compared to a Koenigsegg Agera or an Aston Martin Valkyrie. But that doesn\u2019t take away from the fact that a racetrack is strongly recommended if you want to get a feel for the F80\u2019s full potential: 1,200 hp, 3,362 pounds (dry), 5.75 seconds from 0 to 124 mph, and a top speed of 217 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/big\/4742\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920697\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 5\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THANKFULLY,&nbsp;THE&nbsp;SECOND&nbsp;PART&nbsp;OF MY&nbsp;DAY<\/strong>&nbsp;includes just such a location. The Misano World Circuit, in northern Italy, runs 2.6 miles counterclockwise through ten right-handers, six left-handers, and a 656-yard straight\u2014not very long, but long enough. The program of delights includes entry, main course, and dessert, namely a rather slow and technical first third that will allow me to feel the torque vectoring at work entering and exiting tight corners; a more open second third that should reveal grip and longitudinal acceleration; and, finally, a third of fast curves, perfect for assessing the stability of the active aerodynamics (2,315 pounds of downforce at 155 mph are on offer) before I\u2008stand hard on the brakes to experience the deceleration provided by&nbsp;ABS&nbsp;Evo and the famous&nbsp;CCM-R carbon-ceramic racing brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving in, however, it\u2019s time for a sighting lap to prepare the F80\u2019s electric boost function, which is built into the Qualify and Performance modes. \u201cAfter completing an initial acquisition lap, during which the system identifies the track\u2019s characteristics, this optimization strategy determines where electric power offers the greatest advantage in reducing lap time,\u201d the Maranello engineers explain. \u201cThese are corner exits, which the system always prioritizes over straight-line acceleration. In Performance mode, the function allows the powertrain\u2019s power to be used for a longer period and for a greater number of laps. In Qualify mode, it\u2019s likely that the battery\u2019s state of charge won\u2019t guarantee more than one lap, maybe two, but that\u2019s not certain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the case, the F80 shoots down the track like a jet fighter taking off. From behind the wheel, though, the predominant impression is of a very, very low center of gravity. Among other tricks, Ferrari\u2019s active suspension lowers ride height to maximize aerodynamics. The system follows the same principle as in the Purosangue, but with a completely different setup: push rods and double wishbones at all four corners. Unlike conventional suspension that is limited to locking onto the track, the F80\u2019s is capable of changing the car\u2019s attitude, directly adjusting things to deliver a little more understeer, neutrality, or oversteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/big\/4743\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920698\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 6\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, the F80 gives the feeling of a perfect marriage in position and movement, all frequencies combined. It embodies the ultimate in roll, pitch, dive, and yaw management, all with a slight understeer to ensure it remains accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even\u2008weighing my words carefully, I must say it:\u2008This is beyond perfection as I\u2008had understood it. Ferrari is pushing the limits to an unexplored level. This is a new era of driving sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-speed stability is unshakeable. Whatever the pace, the F80 inspires confidence where the Valkyrie intimidates. The same is true under braking, thanks to the system borrowed from the 296 Challenge and used for the first time on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/forza-mag\/images\/big\/4744\/quantum-leap-uploaded-at-09-03-2025-05-31-pm-utc.jpg?1756920700\" alt=\"Photo: Quantum Leap 7\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth noting that the&nbsp;CCM-R brake discs use a special carbon fiber whose coefficient of friction allows for extended track use\u2014\u201cThese discs are the crown jewels of the project!\u201d an engineer tells me\u2014and the force of deceleration is mighty. Do they bite harder than the shark-like jaws of the McLaren Senna? It\u2019s hard to say after a few laps, but what is certain is that the braking intensity surpasses that of any current supercar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s also the case with the F80\u2019s overall capabilities, which go far beyond those of a Pagani Utopia or a Koenigsegg Agera. There\u2019s no point in looking for comparisons, as there aren\u2019t any; the F80 breaks new ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, while I had expected to be blown away, it was never to this extent! This Ferrari obliterates all benchmarks in terms of dynamic sensations. Never before has a car been so communicative, agile, transparent, or\u2014especially\u2014so generous in creating emotions behind the wheel. It\u2019s no longer a question of technology or efficiency, but rather pure adrenaline. The F80 delivers the kind of experience that absolutely surpasses everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sidebar:&nbsp;Printing Suspension Arms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the F80\u2019s most interesting innovations is its upper suspension arms. For the first time on a road car, Ferrari has used 3D\u2008printing (a process already frequently used in motorsports) to create a structural element. What led to this change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shape of a mechanical component comes from a combination of specifications\u2014which determine the external dimensions and mechanical constraints it must be able to withstand\u2014and the manufacturing method chosen to create it. While traditional processes impose significant constraints in shape, so that the object can be removed from the mold if it is made in a foundry, or so that it can pass through tools such as a lathe or milling machine if it is machined, additive manufacturing (a.k.a. 3D printing) allows for complete freedom in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better still, so-called \u201ctopologically optimized\u201d design allows for the creation of complex shapes (e.g., hollow with extremely thin walls, or even with a honeycomb structure) using material only where it is strictly necessary to withstand the stresses these parts will be subjected to. The resulting weight reduction can be spectacular, on the order of 20 to 50 percent depending on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does it work? The most commonly used additive manufacturing process in mechanical engineering is called \u201claser powder bed fusion,\u201d in which the component is printed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, a very thin layer\u2014about a tenth of a millimeter\u2014of metal powder (in this case, an aluminum-titanium alloy) is deposited in a vat. The printer then focuses laser beams on the surface of this powder to melt it along a path that precisely outlines the first slice of the object to be manufactured. The vat is then filled with an additional layer of powder, on the surface of which the lasers outline the next slice<br>of the part, and so on, until the part is completed. All that remains is a surface treatment (e.g., microblasting, abrasion, chemical bath) and a machining pass in the locations requiring, for example, the mounting of bearings and ball joints in the case of a wishbone, and the part is ready to be mounted on the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are pros and cons to additive manufacturing. On the one hand, 3D printing is a potentially time-consuming and therefore expensive manufacturing process for large components. The number of slices mentioned above is determined by the height of the element to be produced, and large objects can require several days of manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, the process is very material-efficient and does not require any initial investment, such as mold making. It is therefore well-suited to the very small production run of the F80, of which only 799 units are planned, and for which the<br>pursuit of maximum weight reduction can justify a high price.&nbsp;<em>\u2014Yves Maroselli<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quantum Leap The F80 isn\u2019t just the best supercar in the world\u2014it redefines what a supercar is. 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