The first crossover in the 75-year history of Ferrari should go on sale in early 2023, but the company has already received applications for a year ahead – even the price tag of 390,000 euros did not frighten buyers.
The four-door and four-seater Purosangue (meaning “thoroughbred” in Italian) is equipped with a naturally aspirated V12 engine with 725 hp, which allows the crossover to reach the first “hundred” in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 310 km/h.
Ferrari’s innovation lies in the dynamics of weight distribution: the engine is located at the front, in a traditional position just behind the front axle, the gearbox is at the rear axle and the power unit is in front of the engine. Add to that the station wagon-like rear end and the position of the rear axle pushed back to the edge, and the weight distribution for the Ferrari Purosangue is almost perfect – 49:51.
The bodywork of the Purosangue is made up primarily of aluminium, and is also accentuated and reinforced by a lightweight, single-ply carbon fiber roof. Traditionally for the Italian manufacturer, the body has smooth, smoothly rounded lines with pronounced wings. To improve aerodynamics, engineers allowed the rear doors to open backwards – for this they were nicknamed “suicides”.
The body frame and chassis were made of high-strength aluminum alloys for lightening, while the torsional rigidity increased. The body structure provides a sliding motion and, as a result, reduces noise in the cabin.
The tail section of the car is taller and wider than most previous Ferrari models. To minimize the impact on airflow, the Prancing Horse engineers used an outboard spoiler and a small 7mm nolder to guide the wakes. A small air intake along the roofline extends to the rear window, directing air towards the spoiler openings.
The transmission of the F14OIA is inherited from previous 12-cylinder engines in the Ferrari line. The volume of the V12 engine is 6.5 liters. Peak output – a record 725 horsepower. Torque is 716 Nm, but 80 percent of the thrust is already available from 2100 rpm, and the power unit can be spun up to 8250 rpm.
The new Purosangue’s transmission is an eight-speed, oil-bathed, dual-clutch transmission. The use of a dry sump reduced the gearbox by 15mm.
The Purosangue suspension is unique to the car: the chassis combines an electric motor drive and high-precision spool-valve hydraulic shock absorbers, which gives the interaction between the body and the wheels more force at higher frequencies for better control.
For braking, the Bosch braking system, which debuted on the 296 GTB, is used. It has been modified for Purosangue body dynamics and is ready for use on lower grip surfaces.
Inside the Ferrari Purosangue, the designers tried to create the atmosphere of a “sports saloon”. In the center of the dashboard is a 10.2-inch infotainment display. Each of the Purosangue’s four seats is independently adjustable.
Auto options include replacing the carbon fiber roof with an interior with electrochromic glass that changes color with an electric current. There are also massaging front seats, an air quality sensor and a large selection of color options. Ferrari will also debut the availability of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard on this new car.
Here you can see the Ferrari Purosangue in action:
It is expected that the car will go on sale in early 2023, but pre-order applications have already exceeded the manufacturer’s expectations. Enrico Galliera, chief commercial and marketing director of Ferrari, said that “the book of pre-orders will have to be closed in the near future,” but he did not name the number of applications already received.
Source: Newatlas , Autonews
