Ferrari: A good 181 hp per person in the first four-door car 🎥
POWER PUR Purosangue is the name of the latest member of the Ferrari family. And the makers in Maranello have not spilled the beans on the new model, but have rather made a big splash when it comes to power and price.
At first glance, the Thoroughbred (the translation of Purosangue) does not look like a classic SUV, but rather like a more practical Ferrari. The company itself also avoids the term SUV or crossover as much as possible.
First four-door car in the company's history
With the Purosangue, Ferrari wants to have developed a sports car for the whole family. The kerb weight is 2033 kilograms, the ground clearance is 185 millimeters, and the trunk has 473 liters - so everyone should be able to fit their luggage in there.
Normally, the powerful bolides with the Cavallino Rampante are designed for one or two people and at best there are two cramped emergency seats in the second row for short distances.
But the Purosangue is not only the first four-door in the company's 75-year history, it is also the first full four-seater, as the GTC4 Lusso passes more for a 2+2-seater with all-wheel drive.
No compromise on performance
Enrico Galliera, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer: "The demand for a car that allows our customers to travel with the family in a four-seater has been coming for many years. We tried to answer it with our previous four-seaters, which offered performance but didn't reach the level of comfort and versatility, because of the difficulty of getting in and out of the car. Now we have an answer because we have found a technical solution that allows us not to compromise on performance."
6.5 liters of displacement and a massive 725 hp
No sooner said than done. The Purosangue is designed to clearly stand out from competitors thanks to its performance and comfort. It is the only one in its segment to be equipped with a naturally aspirated V12 engine laid out as a front-mid engine. 6.5 liters of displacement, a massive 725 hp at 7750 rpm, 716 Nm at 6250 rpm plus naturally generated fine sound are on tap. You can hear and see more in the video.
From a standstill, it is supposed to hit 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, while the 200 mark whizzes by after 10.6 seconds. The ample engine power is transmitted to both drive axles via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Top speed: well over 300 km/h.
Recycled materials in the interior
Ferrari has mainly used recycled materials for the interior, which does not detract at all from the comfort and luxury. Rigid paddles on the steering column are used for shifting gears, and there is a 10.2-inch display for the front passenger so that he also gets all the information he wants. The cockpit is thus mirrored one-to-one on the passenger side.
The rear consists of two seats, so a total of four people can ride in the car. Getting into the second row is easy, because the rear-hinged doors open fully electrically.
And in case you're interested, there is no trailer hitch. According to Ferrari, the chassis would have had to be modified for any towing operation. However, solutions are being developed that will allow a bike or skis or whatever to be taken along. Whether these accessories are included in the base price of 390,000 euros remains to be seen.
