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Ferrari debuts four-seater Purosangue – with suicide doors

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The new Ferrari Purosangue ("purebred" in Italian) features four doors, four seats, and V12 performance
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The new Ferrari Purosangue ("purebred" in Italian) features four doors, four seats, and V12 performance
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Ferrari admonishes that the new Purosangue is not an SUV, but doesn't use the terms "wagon" or "shooting brake" either
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The Ferrari Purosangue was designed to bring the Italian automaker's sports car heritage into the family market
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Under the hood of the Ferrari Purosangue is a massive V12 engine capable of deliver 3.3-second 0-100 km/h sprints
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Ferrari engineers spent considerable effort in the aerodyanmics of the rear portion of the Purosangue
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Built front the ground-up on a custom chassis, the Ferrari Purosangue holds 49:51 weight distribution front to rear
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The "suicide doors" on the Ferrari Purosangue make entry and exit easier while allowing the center pillar to be thinner and lighter
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A carbon fiber roof is standard on the Ferrari Purosangue, but a glass roof that can tint on demand is an option
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The body design of the Ferrari Purosangue harkens to the rest of the Prancing Horse's lineup
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The Ferrari Purosangue is all-wheel drive by design, with a unique drivetrain configuration to make that possible
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Although Ferrari hasn't priced the new Purosangue, it will clearly be in the six digit realm
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The uniquely shaped Ferrari Purosangue stands out among supercars and luxury rides
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The Purosangue's driver’s cockpit is inspired by the SF90 Stradale and is almost exactly mirrored on the passenger side
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Large digital displays dominate the dashboard of the Ferrari Purosangue
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The Purosangue’s interior architecture is based on the dual cockpit dashboard concept Ferrari uses in its vehicles
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The Ferrari Purosangue uses a backwards-opening rear door for easier access to the individual captain's chairs in the back
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The rear seats in the Ferrari Purosangue are individually adjustable and contoured
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The Ferrari Purosangue is roomier than most Ferraris
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The forward-hinged hood on the Ferrari Purosangue means better torsion options for the engine bay
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This engineering cutaway of the Ferrari Purosangue shows the front PTU for the front axle
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The Ferrari Purosangue enters production in early 2023
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The unusual door layout for the Ferrari Purosangue
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Italian estate not required to own the Ferrari Purosangue
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The Ferrari Purosangue's big tires and roaring V12 will destroy that gravel parkway
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The Ferrari Purosangue will enter the U.S. and global markets as a 2023/24 model
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The unique chassis and framework developed for the Ferrari Purosangue
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The unusual drivetrain layout for the Ferrari Purosangue explains its 49:51 weight distribution
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The eight-speed transmission for the Ferrari Purosangue was derived from other dual-clutch designs, but upgraded extensively for this use
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While the V12 in the Ferrari Purosangue is not new, it is unique to the car with the adaptations made
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Sitting ahead of the engine, the Ferrari Purosangue's power transfer unit (PTU) is integrated with the front axle
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A combination of motor-actuated and hydraulic dampers in the Ferrari Purosangue create a unique suspension system
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Ferrari has unveiled a new four-door, four-seat vehicle – it's the first time the Prancing Horse has done so. Swearing that it's not an SUV, Ferrari bills the Purosangue as more of a shooting brake, with all the expected performance the Italian master could summon.

The Purosangue features a naturally-aspirated V12 from Maranello, opposing rear doors (aka "suicide doors"), and all-wheel drive.

Ferrari's innovation came with the weight distribution dynamics achieved in this thoroughbred. The engine sits up front, in a traditional position just behind the front axle. The gearbox is behind, on the rear axle, and the power transfer unit (to operate the front axle) is ahead of the engine. This distributes the weight of the powertrain more evenly across the wheelbase. Add in the wagon-like rear bodywork, and the position of the rear axle being pushed back near the edge, and the weight distribution for the Ferrari Purosangue is a near-perfect 49:51.

The bodywork of the new four-door Ferrari is definitely on brand with the automaker's lineup, featuring sleek, smoothly rounded lines with pronounced fenders. Comprised mostly of aluminum and other alloys, the body of the Purosangue is accented and stiffened by a lightweight, single-shell carbon fiber roof. To push the rear pillar back for better aerodynamics, Ferrari engineers hinged the rear doors backwards. This also allowed the center pillar to be thinner.

The body shell and chassis make thick use of high-strength aluminum alloys and hollow castings. The result is a chassis and body that are lighter than previous-generation 2+2 configuration Ferraris. Meanwhile, torsional rigidity and beam stiffness are higher. In addition, the front-hinged hood, a common sight on Ferrari's supercars, allows for more rigidity in the front pillar.

The uniquely shaped Ferrari Purosangue stands out among supercars and luxury rides
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The design of the Purosangue's body means a slippery drive through the air, and less cabin noise as a result. Particular attention was paid to the tail of the car, which is taller and wider than most previous Ferrari designs. To minimize the impact that would have on air flow, engineers at the Prancing Horse used a suspended spoiler and a small 0.28-inch (7-mm) nolder to channel wake vortices. A slight air scoop along the roofline extends to the rear screen, to channel air to the spoiler openings.

The F14OIA powertrain is derived from previous 12-cylinder engines in Ferrari's line. It has the expected 65-degree angle between cylinder banks along with a 6.5-liter total capacity, dry sump with high pressure direct injection, and similar features of previous V12s. Its naturally-aspirated design and fast power production mean that 80 percent of torque is available at 2,100 rpm, while peak torque (528 lb-ft / 716 Nm) comes at 6,250 rpm. Peak horsepower is 715.7 (725 cv) and comes at 7,750 rpm.

The intake, timing, and exhaust for the V12 have been customized for the four-door Purosangue, but the cylinder heads and major components are from the 812 Competizione. Using Formula 1 calibration concepts, Ferrari improved efficiency of outputs and the resulting soundtrack from the engine.

The transmission in the new Purosangue is an eight-speed using an oil-bath, dual-clutch design. Using a dry sump meant the gearbox is 0.6 inches (15 mm) shorter, lowering its installation height by the same amount and thus the car's center of gravity by the same. New actuation hydraulics mean that the clutch fill times are faster, reducing gear shift times from the 7-speed DCT from which this new transmission is derived.

A combination of motor-actuated and hydraulic dampers in the Ferrari Purosangue create a unique suspension system
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The Purosangue's suspension is unique to the car. Using Ferrari's Multimatic True Active Spool Valve System, the chassis combines an electric motor actuation and high-precision spool valve hydraulic dampers. This gives the interaction between body and wheels more force authority at higher frequencies for better control. The actuation motors were co-developed by Ferrari for this purpose, transmitting their force via twin lead-ball screws connected to the hydraulic damper piston rod.

Braking in the new four-door Ferrari uses Bosch's brake-by-wire system that debuted on the 296 GTB. It's modified to cope with the Purosangue's body dynamics and expectation of use on lower-grip surfaces. This coincides with the car's all-wheel drive torque vectoring system for all-weather use.

Inside the Ferrari Purosangue, designers aimed for a "sporty lounge" feel. Ferrari's sports car aesthetic can be seen inside the car, but there are more space-creating, modern touches than can be found in other Ferrari vehicles. Layout for the driver is similar to the SF90 Stradale. A 10.2-inch infotainment display dominates the center of the dash, while the driver has a similarly-sized digital instrument cluster. Each of the four seats in the Purosangue are independently adjustable. An optional high-strength fabric floor covering is available. Standard, however, is a Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System.

The Ferrari Purosangue is roomier than most Ferraris
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Options for the Ferrari Purosangue include replacement of the carbon fiber roof with an electrochromatic glass room, which changes tint using electric current. Massaging front seats, an air quality sensor, and a large array of color options are also available. Ferrari is additionally debuting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay accessibility as standard in this new car.

Ferrari boasts the new Purosangue as having a maximum speed of 192.6 mph (310 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint time of just 3.3 seconds. Fuel consumption and other details are not yet available for the new Ferrari. Pricing for the car will come closer to its expected production start in early 2023.

You can see it in action – albeit briefly – in the following video.

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11 comments
ikegami
Aaron, can you explain how power is applied to the front wheels? I only see one shaft from engine in the from to transmission in the rear. No second shaft is visible such as used in Ford RS200 or Nissan GT-R. Is the power transfer unit hydraulic?
WB
Enzo Ferrari is turning around in his grave - he is so embarrassed how the heirs are squandering his legacy. Also why wouldnt anyone just buy a Tesla Model X Plaid... faster, cheaper, saver, more automated and it will run circles around this abomination.
WB
...also suicide doors insted of Wing doors? the Tesla Model X has Falcon Wing Doors meanwhile a Ferrari with Suicide Doors - you normally see those in Limousines of the 20ies.. but on a 21st century Ferrari - seriously where are the supersportscar wing doors...
Baker Steve
Apart from its ridiculous specification and no doubt corresponding ridiculous price and fuel consumption, it's a hell of a nice-looking car.
clay
It looks like a *slightly* stylized Mazda RX-8 :-)))
DavidB
As far as I’m concerned, the main thing wrong with this car—aside from the likely price, of course—is that it’s not electric.
Daishi
Like Lamborghini, Ferrari too is figuring out there is a whole gender of people out there who spend money but usually not on sports cars. The Urus SUV makes up about 2/3rds of Lamborghini's sales.
Bob Flint
@ikegami see slide 27 of 31 for the full layout.

Pure blood, hardly, bloody hard to work on, guaranteed, as well a bit crowded when everyone gets in or out
Aaron MacTurpen
@ikegami The power transfer unit is mounted on the front of the engine and receive rotation from the crankshaft just as the driveshaft and transmission do. The PTU acts as an axle/differential with outputs to either side to make up the front axle. See photo gallery for illustrations.
Aaron MacTurpen
@WB Wing doors would have required a thicker center pillar and upper support, which would not match this design. I won't get into how problematic the falcon wing doors have been for Tesla owners.