Pursuing beauty and excellence, without losing sight of one’s sporting DNA. Ferrari Thoroughbred Thus it presented itself, in preview before our eyes, as the modern manifesto of a Cavallino that does not give up on itself while changing its skin. A model beyond all logic that previously characterized the segment of high-wheeled cars. With the V12, of course, that iconic engine that drove many sports cars in Maranello and which now has the task of pushing the first SUV of the Cavallino with its 725 HP to make it the most powerful in its category.
The arrival of this new and fundamental model is the culmination of a journey that began over ten years ago, when it was still too early to present a Sport Utility that could best embody the characteristics that the Italian brand wanted to put on the road with the first car with high wheels. Maximizing performance and that fun to drive typical of every Maranello supercar and channeling it into a car capable of rewriting every rule in a segment where the others had arrived before. Hence the choice of the naturally aspirated V12 and the layout of the dashboard in continuity with the SF90 Stradale. On the other hand, when Ferrari decides to arrive on the road with a new model, nothing can be left to chance: the single centimeter of the car must be one of a kind. It was the same for the expected SUV, the first in the 75-year history of the Cavallino. Ferrari Purosangue is something that goes beyond any logic and any scheme with which a Sport Utility can normally be classified, not only because it has that brand on the hood but because the goal was precisely to escape any type of label.
The V12 arrives on the first SUV
The heart of Ferrari Purosangue is the iconic twelve-cylinder, the 65 ° V12 with a 6.5-liter dry sump that in this case delivers 725 hp at 7,750 rpm and 716 Nm of maximum torque at 6,250 rpm. The engine has been completely redesigned, working on the pistons and chambers but also on the exhaust system. New calibration software inspired by those used in Formula 1 served to optimize mechanical and combustion efficiency. To improve performance, the majority of torque is available already at maximum revs, with 80% being offered at 2,100 rpm. The tranxal architecture that places the twelve-cylinder unit in a central-front position has made it possible to achieve a 49:51 weight balance considered optimal to guarantee the stability and driving dynamics typical of a Cavallino sports car. The almost inexhaustible thrust of the V12 is emphasized once again by a sound tuned to transmit an engaging crescendo that becomes brilliant at high revs, in harmony with the typical engines of the Cavallino. The performance of Ferrari Purosangue hardly contribute further to making it a one-of-a-kind SUV: the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h is consumed in just 3.3 seconds, 10.6 seconds are instead taken to cover the 0-200 while the top speed is higher than 310 km / h. The F1 dual-clutch eight-speed gearbox has particularly short ratios with reduced shift times compared to the 7-speed DCT with the latter being longer, thus enhancing the driving dynamics. The gearbox was then made more compact, reducing its position by 15 mm and at the same time lowering the center of gravity.
4,973mm long, 2,028mm wide and 1,589mm high, Ferrari Purosangue has a dry weight of only 2,033 kg, thanks to the new frame designed to obtain maximum torsional rigidity and made with aluminum alloys and light materials. In addition to the weight contained, the SUV from Maranello guarantees good absorption of vibrations from road roughness, restoring a feeling of stability. The body also uses lightweight materials, such as aluminum itself and carbon fiber. The hood opens against the wind, with gooseneck hinges that offer resistance and solidity in all phases of opening. The aerodynamic study to best convey the flows finds its consecration in the suspended rear spoiler and in the nolder present at the end of the bonnet. To manage the turbulence coming from the wheels, integrated solutions have been included in the floating tail ends of the wheel arches.
They then debuted on Ferrari Purosangue active suspensions, a unique technology developed by the Prancing Horse together with Multimatic: this system combines the hydraulic shock absorber with a 48 Volt TASV (True Active Spool Valve) electric motor that uses accelerometers and position sensors on each of the four suspensions, interfacing with the Side Slip Control by electronically managing the movement and the variable distribution of the roll stiffness and the lowering of its center. In this way, both the movement of the car and that of the wheels are controlled, absorbing the roughness of the road surface and reducing roll and pitch. The active suspension has three adjustment positions, Soft, Medium and Hard. The 4WD-S all-wheel drive system present on the GTC4Lusso has also been evolved, continuing in the wake of the SF90 Stradale and above all of the 812 Competizione, in particular as regards the four steering wheels.
The Ferrari Purosangue design
According to Maranello, Purosangue creates a new segment, offering a versatile car that can perfectly combine comfort and performance. The Style Center led by Flavio Manzoni has worked once again playing with the subtraction of volumes, with the stylistic language that has given life to a car ideally divided into two levels: the more technical part at the bottom while the sinuous lines stand out at the top. , with the voluptuous wheel arches and that elegant and at the same time imposing front, with the subtle and distinctive optical signature that embraces the sides of the nose projecting them towards the sides. Here we find again aerodynamic solutions for the air flows that reach the sides of the car directly, flowing into the high sides of the car. The bonnet with its ribs and sides are thus placed in continuity even through suspended wing surfaces. Muscular but also light, with the upper volume that almost seems to float on the wheel arches. Always remaining at the front, the classic Ferrari Purosangue grille gives way to a dihedral that remains suspended in the lower part. On the sides of the splitter there are two large air intakes and a central element that allows the V12 to cool.
The sides sculpted by two taut lines that prolong the air vents and the sill come together in a tail that shows a light signature with a double semicircular element, similar to that seen on the Ferrari Roma, joined by a horizontal gap that integrates and connects them ideally. Below you can see two air intakes obtained by emptying with the overhang of the tailgate that accompanies up to the diffuser that houses the two pairs of exhaust system terminals. On the large rear wheel arches there is also a small rear window with a rear spoiler that represents the extension of the thin front pillars. Ferrari Purosangue gives the impression of being a real sculpture, born from aerodynamic research which for this reason makes it appear so light even though it is not a super sports car.
Interiors
With such a sporty and elegant design, created so as not to distort the stylistic path of these years, the creative team of Maranello has worked with great attention to design the interior spaces so that they could marry a completely new concept, that of a four-door and four-seater, the first time ever on a Ferrari in its 75-year history. The first important choice concerned the opening of the folding doors that make it easy to enter even the two rear seats and open the eye to a passenger compartment that offers a lot of space characterized by refinement and modernity, with a sophisticated luxury that marries the tradition of granturismo of Maranello. There is symmetry between driver and passenger, with full digital instrumentation behind the steering wheel that finds its equivalent on the other side thanks to a 10.2 ” display through which it is possible to almost directly participate in the driving experience. The interface and the digital dashboard setting are inspired by the SF90 Stradale.
For the first time there are therefore four independent and adjustable seats, with the rear ones that are heated and tilt and can be reclined to create a single plane with the rear compartment with the trunk that normally boasts a load capacity of 473 liters. The choice of coatings then shows the attention to sustainability that the Cavallino has had, with the materials used for the launch version that are 85% environmentally friendly: from recycled polyester to carpets made from fishing nets, up to the new Alcantara. generation made with polyester also recycled. It is also possible to opt for a new ballistic material of military origin, light and highly resistant but above all bulletproof.
It is therefore difficult not to be enchanted by the sight of this car, a raised berlinetta powered by the V12 which transmits with its sculptural forms that mix of performance and comfort pursued by the Prancing Horse. Like all dreams on wheels that are born in Maranello, here too there is a cost. The list price of Ferrari Purosangue starts at 390,000 euros, with the first deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2023. After the enthusiasm that this car has already received among customers, even though it is not a volume car, as confirmed by the same Ferrari executives who have the shares of the first SUV have been set at 20% of the sales mix. A very specific choice that once again wants to underline the exclusivity of this high-wheeled Ferrari, ready to become a true icon of the modern world.
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