The Ferrari Purosangue, which is the first SUV trial in the brand’s history, seems to meet the expectations of its enthusiasts with its V12 engine.
Yes, “that” day is today… Ferrari, one of the brands that wrote the history of super sports cars in its more than 80 years of adventure, is now officially in the SUV competition. The Italian manufacturer, which launched its model, which has been in development for a long time, minutes ago, also brings us many firsts. Ferrari Purosangue will be the first four-door four-seat model of Maranello. We can say that this step, which is the first SUV test in Ferrari history, unlike Lamborghini, did not mislead expectations on the performance side. Equipped with a V12 engine, Purosangue stands before us as the most powerful and fastest badge that can be purchased in its segment.
Ferrari Purosangue comes in super sports-level numbers
Unveiled in Italy as part of a special event, the Purosangue is definitely a new challenge for Ferrari. The V12 engine choice of the team, which has put forth a serious effort to maintain the standards on the engineering side, definitely attracts extra attention at this point. The twelve-cylinder engine with atmospheric structure, which the brand officials who took the stage at the event prioritized by considering customer feedback, is actually familiar from the 812 Superfast. On the transmission side, an 8-stage dual clutch (DCT) comes as standard.
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After the revisions made on the 6.5-liter machine with SUV qualities in mind, 725 PS (at 7,750 rpm) power and 715 Nm torque values emerge. While these figures are positioned on top models such as the Aston Martin DBX 707 (707PS) and Lamborghini Urus (666 PS), it is worth noting that eight-cylinder engines are positioned in these two models. As a matter of fact, the Ferrari Purosangue’s acceleration from 0 to 100 in 3.3 seconds, with the weight handicap that comes with the V12 engine, reveals the same rates as Lambo and Aston models. Purosangue, on the other hand, is one step ahead of these two with a maximum speed limit of 310 km/h. With a 49:51 weight ratio, the rear side is a bit more dominant. In addition to the four-wheel power transmission, the four-wheel maneuverability will also be an important part of the driving dynamics. Ferrari’s 48V electric architecture active suspension technology will also play a very serious role in optimizing body dynamics. Hill descent control will also be available for the first time in a Ferari, as you might expect.
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SUV or sport?
Since it’s a Ferrari, we’re actually used to the high-end qualities on the performance side. When we think that there is an SUV model in front of us, it should not be ignored that it should not be just about performance. In fact, it is not possible to say that the brand’s top executives have directly qualified a clear SUV for Purosangue. This model, which is seen as a Ferrari with a high seating position and more useful, is basically an SUV, although it does not qualify as a brand. So how much SUV is the Purosangue?
For this, let’s first consider the dimensions of the model. According to the shared data, we have; It will be a model with a length of 4,973 millimeters, a width of 2,028 millimeters and a height of 1,589 millimeters. However, when we look at the ground clearance, we see a figure of 185 millimeters. When we consider Purosangue’s natural rival Urus in terms of dimensions, we can say that it is more disadvantageous in terms of off-road driving compared to this side, which has a ground clearance of 250 millimeters. As a matter of fact, the statement of Ferrari officials that “Although it is suitable for off-road driving, the Purosangue is not a Jeep” can be taken as a reference in determining the frame.
The model, which is more compact than the Urus in terms of length and overall height, stands out with its width value of 2,028 millimeters. Coming with a usable area of 487 liters on the luggage volume side, Purosangue is positioned behind the Urus at this point. Looking at all these values, we feel that Ferrari is trying to stay a little more on the sporty side of the line rather than Lamborghini. This brings the Purosangue closer to Crossover dynamics than a clear SUV.
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Different approach in the cockpit
Purosangue, which is the first of its kind in its family, will not be a model that differs only in its segment. The model, which comes in a very radical form as an interior design approach, presents a completely different picture from the digital display scheme we see in the market today. We see that there is no multimedia screen in the middle of the cabin, which draws attention with its proximity to the 296 GTB. Instead, we come across a completely separate and quite large digital panel for the driver and the passenger. Ferrari Purosangue, which will be offered for sale in Europe with a starting price of 390,000 euros, will be positioned ahead of its competitors with its label.