The Ferrari Purosangue is this. It’s a four-door luxury vehicle with a jacked-up V12 engine, but Ferrari insists it isn’t an SUV. To learn more, continue reading.
- revealed Ferrari Purosangue
- the company’s first SUV
- 6.5-liter V12 with natural aspiration
- 716Nm of torque and 725 horsepower
- 3.3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph
- Maximum speed is 193 mph.
- To be greater than PS300,000 in price
Many said Ferrari would never create an SUV, but the Purosangue is already a reality.
Given that the Purosangue is the only Ferrari you can now purchase with the Italian company’s distinctive naturally aspirated V12 engine, the moniker, which translates to “thoroughbred,” is appropriate. To learn more, continue reading.
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Italian for “pure blood,” the Ferrari Purosangue may resemble a crossover SUV, but Ferrari isn’t referring to it as such. Ferrari compares the Purosangue’s engineering to that of conventional SUVs and refers to it as a “car.” In order to achieve a better weight balance, Ferrari claims that the Purosangue’s large engine, a 715-horsepower V12 of the type for which it is known, is carried further back behind the front wheels than in comparable cars.
Although Ferrari has produced four-seat vehicles in the past, these vehicles have often been two-door designs with back seats that are better suited for short excursions rather than frequent use. The Purosangue is the first Ferrari model to feature four full-sized, fully adjustable seats. Additionally heated are the front seats, which also have a massaging feature. A second screen for the front passenger “provides all the information essential to enable them engage in the driving experience,” according to Ferrari, and a special darkening full-length glass roof is available as an option.
Four full-sized seats are available in the Ferrari Purosangue, a first for the brand in a production vehicle. Credit for image: Ferrari
A glass cupholder is also included. Additionally, Ferrari claims it can replace the regular model’s carpet and leather interior décor with “a bullet-proof, ballistic fabric used in military uniforms” if the tastes of discriminating customers aren’t satisfied.
When making quick, sharp turns, a “active suspension system” aids in maintaining control of the car’s body. To lighten the area towards the top of the vehicle, its roof is composed of carbon fiber. which ought to lessen side-to-side rolling during turns. Aluminum makes up a large portion of the body’s lower portions. The seats are low to the ground, despite the car’s rather high ride height (for a Ferrari), according to the manufacturer, in order to preserve the brand’s customary low-slung driving feel.
In the Ferrari Purosangue, the front passenger also receives a screen. Credit for image: Ferrari
The Purosangue, unlike other comparable vehicles, lacks a rear windshield wiper and relies on airflow to maintain a clean back glass. The car’s tiny headlights are surrounded by air vents on both sides.
The company added that it will provide the kind of driving experience clients want. According to Ferrari, it will be able to accelerate from a stop to 60 mph in about three seconds. According to the manufacturer, the engine is built to generate as much power as possible even at slow speeds. It includes an automatic transmission with eight speeds and two clutches for quick gear changes.
Almost every other premium luxury brand, from Lamborghini to Bentley and Aston Martin, now provides a crossover SUV, despite the fact that Ferrari isn’t calling this an SUV. To compete in this market, especially in nations like China where sports cars are uncommon, this kind of vehicle is thought to be essential.
According to Ferrari, the first Purosangues would arrive in the US by the end of 2023. Pricing is anticipated to begin at about $400,000.
Purists, don’t look.
Ferrari will introduce its very own SUV, but with a twist, after Lamborghini and Aston Martin. The manufacturing of the Sant’Agata Bolognese and Gaydon models is not constrained, but Maranello’s high-riding vehicle will make up no more than 20% of the entire yearly shipments. The Prancing Horse intends for the Purosangue to maintain a similar level of exclusivity to its classic sports cars using this method.
The Thoroughbred has been speculatively rendered by Kolesa prior to its confirmed September debut after prototypes sporting the full production body were recently discovered out and about in Italy. The Purosangue won’t be like most SUVs because performance will always come first, but with greater practicality than ever before. Expect the design to have some Roma influences and a low-slung body. Given that the 456 GT Venice wagon’s production was limited to just seven units, it will be Ferrari’s first five-door vehicle in series production.
The Purosangue will be powered by a twelve-cylinder engine, much like the Bentley Bentayga, but that’s where the similarities end. The naturally aspirated V12 in the family-friendly Ferrari has been verified, in contrast to the twin-turbo W12 in the British luxury SUV. Its new chassis was designed to support a plug-in hybrid system, so any potential electrified version would probably have a smaller combustion engine.
The Ferrari of SUVs will include all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automatic transmission, as was first revealed in September 2018. Even if you may recall that early test mules of the Purosangue took modified bodywork from Modena’s SUV, it will seat four people and have nothing in common with the Maserati Levante.
Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, said it would be a “genuine sports car, and unlike any other,” adding that it will be “100% Ferrari,” in a speech at the company’s Capital Markets Day in June. He continued by saying that Purosangue is capable of “meeting and exceeding all the expectations of performance, innovation, and design that you would expect” from the legendary Italian brand.
Ferrari SUVs: Do they exist?
Okay, so perhaps it’s not so unbelievable. After all, today’s SUV manufacturers include Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and even Porsche, which now produces two SUVs. And despite the protests of purists, none of those manufacturers have suffered from the addition of four-by-fours to their lineups; in fact, the addition of a successful high-riding family car has brought in fresh revenue streams that have allowed them to produce better sports cars than ever. It follows therefore that Ferrari, which is publicly traded, is doing the same.
There is still a ton of information floating around about Ferrari’s upcoming SUV, which will be known as “Purosangue” (Italian for “pure blood”) in an apparent attempt to reassure potential buyers that it will be worthy of the Prancing Horse. This information includes a guarantee from the company’s CEO that the new SUV will surpass consumers’ expectations and be “100 percent Ferrari.” Here is what we currently know.
The Purosangue’s front end is depicted in Ferrari’s first official teaser photograph posted on social media. In that article, it was highlighted that a Ferrari sales report had previously suggested that the new SUV will be unveiled in 2022. Ferrari has declared that the Purosangue will make its debut in September 2022.
With the Purosangue, Ferrari ought to go in a different direction than Lamborghini did with the Urus. We expected the Porosangue to have sleek, athletic proportions like a wagon based on spy photos. Instead of picturing an outdated SUV, picture a Ferrari that meets a Subaru Outback (or an Audi A6 Allroad). If accurate, what appear to be photographs of the front and rear of the Purosangue prove that.
Ferrari hinted about a V12 engine for a future car that would be “unmistakably Ferrari at heart,” as the company had to emphasize. As a method to set the Purosangue apart from the luxury SUV competitors, the manufacturer has also stated that V12 power will be added to the vehicle.
However, due to additional challenges, such as stricter emissions rules, the V12’s days are probably numbered. Ferrari offers the GTC4Lusso in both V8 and V12 forms, and it is anticipated that it will do the same with the Purosangue — although the SUV will probably boast a hybrid version for added efficiency and usable power. In addition, some buyers prefer their everyday cars with more tractable turbo V8 power.
It’s impossible to design new cars now without considering the possibility of making them electric in the future. As a result, according to CAR, Ferrari is already preparing EV models for the 2024–2026 timeframe—possibly in different sizes or shapes. These Ferraris are most likely the first all-electric models, but they won’t be the last.
AWD was initially introduced to Ferrari’s portfolio with the FF more than ten years ago, and ever since, it has been a standard feature of the company’s big GT hatchbacks. Given that four-wheel drive is practically required in the SUV market, we anticipate the Purosangue to have it as well. It is unclear, however, whether it will use the intricate system used by the FF/GTC4Lusso (which incorporates a second gearbox for the front axle) or a less complicated design.
Driving a drop-top V12 Ferrari gives you a whole new appreciation for the outdoors.
The Ferrari SUV: Is it real?
There are other ultra-luxury SUVs from odd sources, but only the Purosangue has a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 with 715 horsepower and 8250 rpm.
- Ferrari’s long-awaited foray into the SUV market, the 2023 Purosangue, has finally been made public.
- A naturally aspirated V-12 engine with 715 horsepower is standard on the Purosangue.
- It has four seats and rear-hinged rear doors to make it easier to access the back seats.
Ferrari has produced sports vehicles in a variety of forms over the course of its long history. Even more recent outliers include an all-wheel-drive shooting brake and a hybrid with a V-6. There are front-engine four-seaters with V-12s, mid-engine two-seaters with V-8s, and even rear-engine two-seaters with V-12s. But we can promise that the 2023 Purosangue is unlike any Ferrari you’ve ever seen. This is the company’s eagerly anticipated entrance into the inescapable ultra-luxury SUV market, and it also happens to be the first four-door vehicle ever to be factory-badged with the prancing horse emblem.
Of course, Ferrari prefers not to refer to this new model as an SUV and instead describes it as an addition to its sports car lineup with a new form factor designed to increase comfort and adaptability. The production model shown above will begin shipping to U.S. consumers in late 2023, and the project’s code name Purosangue—which means “pureblood”—will be kept to underscore that it’s just as much a Ferrari as any other.
What does a Ferrari SUV cost?
Reuters, September 13, Milan – The 390,000 euro ($397,000), 12-cylinder Purosangue, Ferrari’s first SUV, was presented on Tuesday. It is intended for extremely wealthy people who aren’t yet ready to switch to all-electric vehicles.
Exists a Lamborghini SUV?
The 2023 Lamborghini Urus is a supercar with an SUV body, not just an exotic SUV with a supercar logo. That is demonstrated not only by the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8’s 641–657 horsepower, but also by the vehicle’s astounding performance on well-known racetracks, including as the new Performante model’s shattering of the Pikes Peak SUV record. That recently unveiled model, which is lighter and faster, highlights Lamborghini’s dedication to making sure the Urus lives up to the brand’s unique heritage. This high-riding Lambo is the only vehicle in the dealership capable of towing a trailer and carrying more than two passengers, most likely very wealthy people, on the rare occasions it is now displaying its intricate bodywork or outperforming nearly everything else on the road. There is currently no other SUV like the 2023 Urus, despite its quarter-million-dollar price putting it out of reach for the majority of us mere mortals and its inside not being as spectacular as it should be for such a high price.