Ferrari Purosangue SUV revealed

Ferrari has officially joined the hyper-SUV class and is ready to take on Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche and Bentley with its long-anticipated all-new 2023 Ferrari Purosangue.

It’s off to a flying start too, with its naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 developing 533kW at a screaming 7750rpm (on its way to maximum revs of 8250rpm) and 716Nm of torque from 2100-6250rpm.

This ensures the Ferrari Purosangue is more powerful than the new Lamborghini Urus Performante (490kW/850Nm), Aston Martin DBX707 (520kW/900Nm), Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo (471kW/850Nm) and Bentley Bentayga Speed (467kW/900Nm), although it can’t match its forced-induction rivals for torque.

All that Italian prancing horsepower is channelled through a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel drive system which yield a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

The gallop from 0-200km/h is completed in just 10.6 seconds, while top speed is somewhere north of 310km/h.

Pulling on the reins is similarly impressive, the SUV braking from 100-0km/h in 32.8m and 200-0km/h in 129m, thanks to standard fitment of 398x38mm front disc brakes and 380x34mm rotors at the rear.

All this is possible despite the Purosangue tipping the scales at more than two tonnes (2033kg dry) in its standard specification.

There’s no word yet on fuel consumption, but the 100-litre fuel tank should provide a handy touring range.

Although Ferrari avoids calling the Purosangue an SUV or a crossover, preferring sports car, the Italian marque’s first-ever four-seater, four-door model – which looks like a vertically-stretched four-door Ferrari Roma – is a big beast, measuring 4973mm long, 2028mm wide and 1589mm tall.

It rests on a 3018mm wheelbase and has a 49:51 per cent front/rear weight distribution.

On top of the AWD system, the high-riding package is kept in check by an all-new 48V active suspension system, independent all-wheel steering, electronic rear differential, front axle torque vectoring, Side Slip Control 8.0 and the latest 6w-CDS sensor – all with unique tuning to help better manage low-grip surfaces.

Hill descent control is also fitted.

It rolls on staggered 22-inch front and 23-inch rear alloy wheels with 255/35R22 and 315/30R23 tyres respectively.

The rear seats are accessed via rear-hinged ‘suicide’ back doors, while the cargo area offers 473 litres of luggage space. There’s also room for expansion if you tilt the rear backrests forward.

Ferrari describes the interior as an “extremely elegant, sporty lounge”, with the cabin swathed in leather and all four seats deeply sculpted.

The dashboard features a symmetrical ‘dual cockpit’ design where the driver and front passenger each have their own digital interfaces housed within separate binnacles.

This double-bubble look means there’s no central infotainment system – that’s part of the passenger’s cockpit – and so the middle of the dash houses little more than the haptic climate controls and some carbon-fibre trim.

Rear passengers have access to this (10.2-inch) interface via their own set of controls as well as fully independent powered seat adjustment.

Given the Purosangue’s positioning as the flagship GT car of the current Ferrari portfolio, the standard equipment list is predictably as long as its rev range.

Highlights include a Burmester 3D high-end surround sound system, multi-zone climate control and glass cup holders.

Standard safety systems include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), auto high beam, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, driver drowsiness and attention alert and a reversing camera.

“After years of anticipation by the international automotive fraternity, Ferrari today unveiled the Purosangue, the first ever four-door, four-seater car in the Prancing Horse’s 75-year history,” the company said in a statement.

“Now, in the culmination of 75 years of leading-edge research, Ferrari has created a car that is unique on the world stage: not only do performance, driving pleasure and comfort coexist in perfect harmony, but it is also a peerless encapsulation of the Prancing Horse’s iconic DNA.”

Local pricing and timing for the Ferrari Purosangue are yet to be confirmed, but first Australian deliveries are expected before the end of 2023.

An asking price beyond $600,000 is anticipated. In Europe, the Purosangue starts from €399,000 ($A591,000).

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