![]() ![]() Is it sporty crossover? An SUV? A sedan on steroids? Considering its focus on delivering a driver’s experience for four passengers, it seems Ferrari has actively chosen to sacrifice quite a bit of utility for the sake of performance. We can pore over specs and dimensions all we want, but sometimes it’s the sum of the little things that provide big picture insights into all-new conundrums like the Ferrari Purosangue. The quick-acting adjustments can manage both wheel motion and ride height, the latter of which can drop up to 10 millimeters while the vehicle is cornering. Since the setup lacks stabilizer bars, the actuators can work in concert to manage both pitch and roll. ![]() Working with Multimatic, Ferrari developed an active suspension system that leverage’s the Canadian firm’s True Active Spool Valve (TASV) technology, which uses four 48-volt actuators to control the damper’s stroke. Like the GTC4Lusso, the new model features an all-wheel-drive powertrain, and the front drive unit disengages above fourth gear and/or around 125 mph.Īs much as the Purosangue’s engine house abides by a familiar playbook, its suspension embraces future-forward technology to maximize ride quality and handling. The Purosangue is estimated to hit 62 mph in 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed in excess of 192 mph. The dry sump engine packs an all-new valvetrain and revised intake geometry intended to aid low-end power delivery. The mill produces 80% of torque at only 2,100 rpm, peak horsepower at 7,750 rpm, and a max rotational speed of 8,250 rpm, which should lend it quite the exciting powerband.Īiding that flexibility is the dual-clutch transmission that offers eight forward gears to choose from. Instead, the new kid on the block embraces the old school with a massive, naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 that claims the highest output of any Ferrari GT in history: 715 horsepower and 528 pound-feet of torque. Critically, Purosangue doesn’t even dip a toe into attempting an eco-friendly drivetrain – at least not yet. Second, there are enough packaging sacrifices made in the interest of sportiness to suggest the folks in Modena really aren’t interested in crowd-pleasing.Īs the middling cargo area and rear seat would suggest, not all is lost to practicality. For starters, it can only be had with two bucket rear seats, not a family-ready bench, or – God forbid – a third row. The configuration of the Purosangue does indeed make a case for this Ferrari being more of a swollen, four-door sports car (with apologies to a certain Japanese auto) than a middle-of-the-road sport ute. “We’re not even talking about SUVs.” Alrighty then. “We’re not calling it an SUV,” insists Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna. At least based on our presentation, Ferrari is distancing themselves from the idea that the new model is, in fact, a sport utility vehicle. Before our first-hand account, let’s consider positioning. During a black box session where cell phones were confiscated, we were granted a hands-on look at one of the most highly anticipated auto releases of the year. Consider the evidence as we take a closer look at the all-new contender from Maranello. ![]()
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