The Ferrari Purosangue is the first ever four-door, four-seater car in Ferrari’s history, but models with two rear seats have played a significant role in the company’s strategy since the very beginning. Now, in the culmination of 75 years of leading-edge research, Ferrari has created a unique car and the encapsulation of the Prancing Horse’s DNA, where performance, driving pleasure and comfort coexist in perfect harmony. And that’s why this new model was called Ferrari Purosangue – Italian for thoroughbred.
V12 on paper. driving thrills in practice
The Ferrari Purosangue is the only car with similar proportions to sport a mi-front-mounted, naturally-aspirated V12: Maranello´s most iconic engine debuts in this brand new configuration to ensure the car unleashes more power than any other in the segment (725 cv) whilst guaranteeing the most enthrallng Ferrari engine soundtrack.
A sports car engine
The Ferrari Purosangue’s F140IA engine was designed to produce the highest amount of torque at low revs possible without losing the feeling of linear, never-ending power typical of Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated V12s. 80% of the maximum torque is on tap at just 2100 rpm and it peaks at 716 Nm at 6250 rpm. Maximum power of 725 cv is reached at 7750 rpm and throttle response is characteristic of a real sports car. Intake, timing and exhaust systems have been completely redesigned, while the cylinder heads are derived from the 812 Competizione. Huge attention was lavished on improving mechanical and combustion efficiency, employing Formula 1-inspired calibration concepts.
Continuous improvement
The engine maintains the architecture that made the Prancing Horse’s most recent 12-cylinders so successful – a 65° angle between its cylinder banks, a 6.5-litre capacity, dry sump and high-pressure direct injection. To guarantee maximum mechanical efficiency, the rotating masses have been redesigned. The nitrided steel crankshaft was modified to lengthen the stroke and the internal oil passageways have been redesigned to improve oil flow to the big-end bearings. Lower bearing clearance tolerances improve fuel consumption.
Precision Technology
The engine’s direct injection system comprises two high-pressure fuel pumps (350 bar) that deliver fuel to the injectors in the combustion chambers. The system, comprising 12 coils and spark plugs, is constantly monitored by the ECU which has an ion-sensing system that measures ionising currents to control ignition timing. It has a single- and a multi-spark function. The ECU also controls combustion in the chamber to ensure that the engine is always working at peak thermodynamic efficiency, thanks to a sophisticated strategy that recognises the octane rating (RON) of the fuel in the tank and adjusts the advance to suit. The engine strategy also includes a new patented function derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 expertise that optimises the torque during transient acceleration manoeuvres in the low and mid-range.
The Ferrari Symphony
The F140IA’s soundtrack is a superb example of integration between the glorious symphony created by the engine’s combustion sequence and Ferrari’s ability to control the acoustics in the cabin. The exhaust manifolds are tuned to guarantee the 12 cylinders are in perfect harmony. The new plenum accompanies the V12’s high notes with the body of the medium frequencies. The two progressive silencers cater for in-town and performance driving. The resulting soundtrack is typical Ferrari, with those unmistakable V12 harmonics that are present until the driver accelerates hard: as the engine approaches the 8250-rpm redline, there’s an enthralling crescendo that reaches its pinnacle at the kind of high revs only Ferrari’s engines can deliver.
A Change of gear
The layout of the 8-speed, oil-bath dual-clutch transmission was optimised through the adoption of a dry sump and more compact clutch assembly, shaving 15 mm off the installed height in the car. The new clutch’s performance is 35% higher, transmitting up to 1200 Nm in dynamic torque during gear shifts. New Ferrari Purosangue gear ratios mean that the spacings are shorter and very progressive, and a longer top ratio is geared for greater economy in motorway driving. Down shifts have been calibrated to optimise smooth shifting with a specific focus on driving pleasure and emphasising the sound of the new V12 engine.
Unlike any other
The Ferrari Purosangue is the first ever four-door, four-seater car in Ferrari’s history, but models with two rear seats have played a significant role in the company’s strategy since the very beginning.
Ferrari Purosangue
The Ferrari Purosangue is the first ever four-door, four-seater car in Ferrari’s history, but models with two rear seats have played a significant role in the company’s strategy since the very beginning. Now, in the culmination of 75 years of leading-edge research, Ferrari has created a unique car and the encapsulation of the Prancing Horse’s DNA, where performance, driving pleasure and comfort coexist in perfect harmony. And that’s why this new model was called Ferrari Purosangue – Italian for thoroughbred.
Purosangue by name, Purosangue by nature
The Ferrari Purosangue has created a new segment in which the Prancing Horse opens unprecedented new frontiers. Thanks to its modern architecture, the Purosangue is a versatile car that melds unparalleled comfort with Ferrari’s signature performance and driving pleasure. The Ferrari Purosangue (meaning thoroughbred) name beautifully describes the car’s architecture. Its sleek, athletic exterior sets it apart from other four-door, four-seater cars on the market and combines with a sublimely comfortable, luxuriously roomy and impeccably appointed cabin. This is not just an incredibly fast, agile car but it also offers the space on board to ensure exceptional comfort for all four occupants.
An unmistakable look
The Ferrari Purosangue doesn’t have a front grille – this has been replaced by a dihedral suspended on the lower section. Two shells create a disc form with a slot that houses the camera and parking sensors, so that they are integrated seamlessly into the car’s shape. At each side of the bonnet are the DLRs which are set between two pairs of air intakes which meld into the upper part of the flanks, underscoring the styling theme.
A surprising space
The aerobridge theme characterises the flanks as the form runs along the side, creating a dihedral shape which ends in the imposing rear muscle. The wheel arch trim treatment reveals the Ferrari Purosangue bodywork’s second layer: the functional and technical elements become a lower visual element and this creates the impression of coupé proportions. When the front and rear doors are opened together, the interior seems much bigger than imagined when they are closed, thanks to the meticulous work lavished on keeping the roof and greenhouse area compact.
Sportiness and power
The rear muscles dive into the tail where a horizontal cut line incorporates the taillights at its tips. Beneath the latter, two scoops converge into two vents. An imposing diffuser and the large rear wings combine to make the tail look impressively wide with the sporty cabin sitting low over this volume.
A genuine Ferrari lounge
The cabin looks and feels like an extremely elegant, sporty lounge: when the doors are opened, a surprisingly generous space is revealed. Equally surprising is the sophisticated luxury of the interior which exudes a sense of both elegance and modernity. Modern design languages harmoniously combine with Ferrari’s signature GT sports car aesthetic. All of the forms are deliberately compact to optimise both the available space and its ergonomics.
Dual cockpit
The feeling of emotional engagement for the front passenger is guaranteed by the dual-cockpit architecture and the 10.25” display that provides all the information required to help them participate in the driving experience. The Ferrari Purosangue features the entirely digital interface already adopted for the rest of the range. The dual cockpit concept was then extended and replicated in the back of the car, creating four areas that are quite distinct in terms of their functionality, volumes, materials and colours.
Four playces, four seats
For the first time in Ferrari history, the cabin has four separate and independently adjustable seats. The integration of comfort-focused components, the use of variable density foams, and the new suspension system mean that the Ferrari Purosangue delivers unprecedented occupant comfort and a layout that exudes the sportiness and elegance typical of Ferrari’s design language. The heated rear seats can be adjusted and reclined independently. When fully raked forwards, they significantly increase the Ferrari Purosangue’s luggage capacity.
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