Ferrari will unveil its long-awaited first SUV, the Purosangue, in September – and the first version to emerge from the cover will be powered by the company’s “most iconic engine”: a V12.
Giving new details about the Aston Martin DBX rival on Ferrari’s Capital Markets Day, CEO Benedetto Vigna told reporters: “Based on my testing and our testing in the hills around Maranello, I can tell you that it’s a real sports car, and like no other”.
It will be “100% Ferrari”, he added, and promised that “it will meet and exceed all the performance, innovation and design requirements you expect from us”.
Regarding the engine choice, Vigna previously said: “We tested several options. It was clear that the V12, for the performance and driving experience it could offer, was the right option for the market.”
His comments came after the sports car maker posted a video online confirming it was creating a new V12-powered Ferrari, sparking speculation as to whether it was the Purosangue or of the anonymous successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast.
The company referred to “the lineage of our new thoroughbred”, which hinted that it would be the SUV as the car’s Italian name translates to thoroughbred, before the news came out. be confirmed by Vigna. It remains to be seen whether it will be the 6.5-litre block deployed in the 812 Superfast.
Ferrari added: “The V12 has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s DNA. It’s a celebration of our heritage and a symbol of our relentless quest for new heights of performance and pure driving emotion.
A new #Ferrari arrived. Born without compromise, undeniably Ferrari at heart. Powered by our signature V12 engine. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/ycMcTrVtgE
—Ferrari (@Ferrari) May 4, 2022
All future Ferrari models will be built around two bespoke architectures, resulting in two distinct model ranges: one for mid-engined supercars, such as the Ferrari 296 GTB, and the other for mid-engined GT-style cars. before, including the new SUV. .
Both architectures are capable of accommodating V6, V8 and V12 engines, with or without hybrid assistance and with a transaxle dual-clutch automatic gearbox; rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; and two-, 2+2-, or four-seater cabs from varying wheelbase lengths.
From these extended parameters, the SUV will take the form of a four-seater with a length of about five meters, and its high ground clearance will probably be achieved thanks to a height-adjustable suspension and an anti-roll system to enable impressive on-road dynamics and some off-road capabilities.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-06-16 10:14:00