Overview
Ferrari unveiled the Purosangue in September 2022, and it was the company’s first four-door, four-seat model. The name is Italian for “thoroughbred”, which says a lot about how Ferrari wanted it to be seen. Ferrari doesn’t call it an SUV, and the shape explains why. It’s low and sleek, with a long bonnet, a sloping roofline and a body that sits closer to the ground than most cars in its class. The Ferrari Design Centre, led by Flavio Manzoni, gave it small rear-hinged rear doors that open backwards, so getting in and out is easy. It’s a big car, nearly five metres long, but the proportions keep it elegant and clearly a Ferrari.
Engine and Performance
Up front sits a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing about 725 PS (533 kW) and 716 Nm of torque, and it revs to around 8,250 rpm. It’s the same family of engine as in the 812 Superfast, tuned for more low-speed muscle, and it sounds hard and ringing as it climbs the range. Power goes through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox mounted at the rear, which helps the weight balance. Ferrari quotes 3.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, about 10.6 seconds to 200 km/h and a top speed of over 310 km/h (193 mph), which is extraordinary for a four-door car of this size.
Chassis and Handling
The Purosangue has an all-wheel-drive system with a compact two-speed gearbox at the front axle, and it adds four-wheel steering to make the car feel smaller at low speeds and more stable at high speeds. The most unusual feature is the active suspension, which uses electric motors and a 48-volt system at each corner to control body roll and keep the car flat through corners, without conventional anti-roll bars. The car also has carbon-ceramic brakes, an electronic differential and Side Slip Angle Control. It feels remarkably agile and settled for its size, and it’s comfortable enough to take over rough roads without losing its composure.
Interior and Comfort
The cabin is where the Purosangue differs most from other Ferraris. It seats four adults in real comfort, with individual rear seats, good headroom and plenty of leg room. The boot holds about 473 litres, which is a very usable size, and the driver and passenger each get their own display in a dual-cockpit layout. The materials are of a very high standard, and the steering wheel carries physical controls alongside touch-sensitive ones. It’s a Ferrari you can use for family trips, ski weekends and long journeys in all weather.
Production and Legacy
Deliveries began in 2023, and the Purosangue quickly became a commercial success, with Ferrari limiting production to keep it exclusive. It opened a new chapter for the brand by widening its range without abandoning the naturally aspirated V12. Some purists were sceptical at first, but the car’s performance and refinement won many of them over. It’s seen as the most practical and versatile Ferrari ever built, and it has a good chance of becoming a modern classic.