Ferrari Purosangue SUV debut – Maranello’s first four-seater, 725 hp and 716 Nm of torque, 310 km/h

Four years after it was first announced, Ferrari is finally done Purosangue, the SUV was officially unveiled a little while ago at a launch event in Pisa. The car marks a historic moment for the brand as it enters a body style segment that it has never represented on the market before.

Technically, it’s not the company’s first four-door four-door sedan, as there’s been a Ferrari Pinin Concept since 1980, but it was the first to see the light of day as a production model. series.

With a length of 4,973 mm, a width of 2,028 mm and a height of 1,589 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,018 mm, the Purosangue’s shape bears many similarities with GTC4 Lusso from certain angles, albeit with increasing and decreasing proportions.

The front fascia borrows some design cues from the SF90, but has a lot of new, cleverly thought out styling points. First, the Purosangue does not have a front grille – this has been replaced by a monohedron that hangs in the lower part. The two shells create a floating disc form with a slot for the camera and parking sensors, so that they are seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s shape.

On each side of the bonnet are DLRs placed between two pairs of air intakes that merge with the uppers of the flanks, highlighting the stylish theme. Other new solutions include synergy between the front bumper and wheel trim, creating an air curtain that aerodynamically seals the front wheels, preventing turbulent lateral airflows from being created. out.

The car in real life looks much sharper than the photos here show, when viewed in metal at a special closed media preview at the company’s Centro Stile facility in Maranello this week. before. However, with no photography allowed, we’ll all have to do with photo types for now.

The Purosangue sits on a completely new chassis – designed from the ground up with the aim of creating a platform that provides solid rigidity. The lower part of the structure is made entirely from high-strength aluminum alloy, while the body is made from materials ranging from aluminum to carbon fiber, with the use of high-tensile steel in key areas. important.

This combination forms a spatial framework consisting of closed extrusions connected by castings, in which the load-bearing aluminum sheet metal elements are integrated. The result is a chassis that’s stiffer (+30% torsional stiffness and +25% beam stiffness) and lighter than the company’s previous 4-seater models, albeit larger.

The single-layer carbon fiber roof with integrated soundproofing is also completely new, providing the same rigidity as a glass roof, and at the same time 20% less weight than an aluminum roof with soundproofing.

In terms of cabin accessibility, the focus is on providing as much intrusive space as possible while keeping the wheelbase compact. To this end, Purosangue uses a rear hinged rear door in its design – going with the traditional open front layout will mean increasing the wheelbase.

The electrically operated unit has the ability to open 79 degrees, while the front door has an opening of 63 degrees, 5 degrees wider than other Ferrari models. Despite the pillars, getting into the rear of the cabin is fairly easy to do without fuss, as tried on the vehicle shown at the media preview.

The rear has enough headroom and enough knee room to not feel pinched, but of course, it remains to be seen how things will hold up during movement. lengthen. Incidentally, you might wonder why the B-pillar was kept – according to commercial marketing director Enrico Galliera, its absence has also been explored, but ultimately the structural stiffness means it. must be kept intact.

Elsewhere, opening panels include a hinged front bonnet, a reference to the Monza SP1/SP2 and other Ferraris of the past (including the Pinin Concept), and an aluminum rear hatch. electrically activated – two electric Stabilus rear door lifters allow the vehicle to be opened up to 73 degrees for easy access to the trunk and easy loading and unloading of luggage. The trunk is the largest ever seen on a Ferrari and the rear seats can be folded to increase luggage space.

Despite long-standing rumors about a number of powertrain capabilities, including, among others, a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 plug-in hybrid setup from the SF90 and a 2.9-liter V6 hybrid system from the SF90. 296 GTB, the Purosangue arrived on the scene with just one engine choice and that was a naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine. The automaker had previously said that the 812 Competizione would be the last model to use a non-hybrid V12 engine, but as it turns out, that’s not entirely true.

The 6.5-litre mill, called the F140IA, maintains the architecture seen in the company’s recent 12-cylinder units, including a 65° angle between the cylinder banks, dry sump and direct injection. high pressure relay. While the cylinder heads are derived from the 812 Competizione, the intake, timing and exhaust systems have been completely redesigned.

The company says a lot of attention has been paid to improving mechanical and combustion efficiency, using Formula 1-inspired calibration concepts and producing the highest amount of torque at revs. as low as possible, with 80% of peak torque available from 2,100 rpm, peaking at 716 Nm at 6,250 rpm.

In terms of power, the engine develops a maximum output of 725 PS (or 715 hp) at 7,750 rpm. This is good enough to push the Purosangue from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and to 200 km in 10.6 seconds, on the way to a top speed of over 310 km/h.

The engine is centered at the front, with a cooperative oil bath eight-speed dual-clutch transmission positioned at the rear to create a sporty movement layout. The powertrain (PTU) is incorporated in front of the engine to provide a unique 4×4 transmission and the layout gives the car a 49:51% weight distribution.

The eight-speed ratio is the same as on the SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB. With larger tyres, this solution offers a shorter ratio than previous four-seat Ferraris for more progressive performance when accelerating. The eighth transmission is designed to provide a more comfortable experience for long-distance driving.

Purosangue also features the latest versions of vehicle dynamics control systems seen on its sports cars, including independent four-wheel steering and ABS ‘evo’ with 6-Way Dynamic Sensor (6w- CDS). Making its world debut on the Purosangue is Ferrari’s new active suspension. This very effectively controls the roll of the body in the corners as well as the tire contact patch in the face of high-frequency bumps, which, as the company puts it, provides the same performance and handling response as company sports cars.

The driver’s cockpit is inspired by the SF90 Stradale and is almost exactly mirrored on the passenger side. This creates an unparalleled sense of emotional engagement for front passengers, aided and assisted by a 10.2” display that provides all the information needed to keep them engaged in the driving experience. . Purosangue has a fully digital look that has been adopted for the rest of the range.

Standard equipment includes a Burmester sound system, while a range of optional extras, including all-new Alcantara upholstery, are available on the available kit list. As for the price, that for the Purosangue starts at 390,000 euros in Italy, before options are available. Production is start this yearbut the first deliveries of the left-hand drive models will only start in the second quarter of next year.