Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika.Ferrari may be preparing an ambitious period for its future model lineup. The Maranello company has recently filed ten new trademark applications, and the names point toward several possible directions.A trademark filing does not guarantee that every name will reach production. Still, the list suggests Ferrari is protecting several possible directions, including an expanded F80 family, famous badge revivals, and sharper versions of key models.The most attention is focused on names connected with the current Ferrari F80. As the successor to the LaFerrari and the current peak of Ferrari performance, the F80 already represents the brand’s most advanced road car.AdvertisementAdvertisementFerrari history also shows that cars like this rarely stay limited to one single configuration. Special versions, open models, and track-focused derivatives often become part of the story.The F80 Family Could Grow QuicklyPhoto Courtesy: FernandoV/Shutterstock.Ferrari has filed names such as F80 Targa and F80 Roadster, which points to the possibility that open versions of the hypercar could be considered. Given the tradition of previous Maranello halo models, that would hardly be surprising.Buyers in this part of the market often want something even more exclusive and emotional. An open-top hypercar would combine extreme performance with a much more dramatic driving experience.The names F80 MM and F80 MM Aperta are even more interesting. The MM badge could point to a special version, possibly in the spirit of Ferrari’s ultra-exclusive projects created for selected clients.AdvertisementAdvertisementAperta usually suggests an open configuration, which could mean an extremely limited model aimed at the brand’s wealthiest collectors.Ferrari May Be Planning An Extreme F80Photo Courtesy: Ferrari.The filings also raise the possibility of a more radical track-focused version of the F80. The names F80XX and FXX80 immediately bring to mind the legendary FXX program based on the Enzo and the FXX K developed from the LaFerrari.Cars like these are usually not approved for public roads. Instead, they are ultra-exclusive track machines built for Ferrari’s Corse Clienti program.That makes this possible project especially believable. Ferrari has a long history of offering its best customers extreme machines that push well beyond normal road car limits.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor many collectors, an F80-based XX model would probably become the most desirable version of the entire family.Sharper 296 And 12Cilindri Versions Are PossiblePhoto Courtesy: TheCarPhotographer/Shutterstock.The rest of the Ferrari lineup also appears to be part of the plan. The names 296 Challenge Stradale and 296 CS suggest a sharper version of the 296 GTB.Spy photos of a more aggressive 296 with a large rear wing and upgraded aerodynamics have already raised expectations. These new trademark filings add weight to speculation about a more serious road and track version, although Ferrari has not confirmed such a model.Another name that will excite enthusiasts is 12Cilindri GTO. If Ferrari really uses that badge, it would mark the return of one of the most famous names in the company’s history.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe last modern Ferrari to carry the GTO name was the 599 GTO, which remains one of Maranello’s most respected recent models. If Ferrari uses the 12Cilindri GTO name, it could point to a lighter, more aggressive version of the new V12 grand tourer with greater focus on performance and driver engagement.FX100 Is The Biggest MysteryThe most mysterious name in the group is FX100, or possibly FX 100. For now, no one knows exactly what Ferrari is planning under that label.One possibility is a future hypercar, although that seems less likely because of Ferrari’s usual halo model timeline. The F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and F80 all appeared roughly once per decade, and the F80 has only just arrived.The second theory may be more realistic. Ferrari will celebrate 100 years in motorsport in 2029, and FX100 could become the name of a special racing program, perhaps connected with Formula 1 or endurance racing at Le Mans.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhatever the final answer, the trademark filings suggest Ferrari is protecting several possible future directions. Maranello clearly has no intention of slowing down, either with hypercars or with extreme versions of its existing models.This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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