Ferrari chose a hybrid V6 for the F80. That surprised people who associate the company’s limited-run flagships with V12s, but the decision makes more sense beside its endurance racing cars. The F80’s engine, electrical assistance and aero are all doing a job, and the engine note is just one part of the result.
On a public road, a driver will feel the response of the powertrain and the consistency of the brakes long before they get near the speed at which the aerodynamics earn their keep. Those are the things worth listening for when people who have driven it describe the car.
It’s also why an Elise can still be good company for an afternoon. You can enjoy what it does best without needing a straight long enough to use a hypercar’s best trick.