The Ferrari Purosangue is one of the most highly anticipated SUV models since it will be Maranello’s first high-riding model. Mules and early prototypes of the Purosangue have been spied testing many times during the past years, however today we have the first sighting of the model wearing what looks like its final production body under a full suit of camouflage.
The prototype in the latest pictures is
the most evolved yet and looks like it is the real deal hiding under the thick
camouflage covering every single portion of the bodywork. The proportions are
characterized by an unconventionally long bonnet, a coupe-style roofline, and a
relatively low ground clearance for the SUV standards. Of course, Ferrari’s
model won’t be a typical SUV but a performance-oriented offering with crossover
abilities, which explains the bold styling.
The only uncovered parts are the
aerodynamic, heavily inclined front windscreen and the front side windows which
seem quite small, hinting at a practical five-door bodystyle. The latter might
feature the rumored rear-hinged rear doors allowing easier ingress/egress. At
the back, we can see what appears to be an active diffuser or double
skid-plates sitting among the quad exhaust pipes. The wheels are staggered,
with wider tires on the rear axle. The FUV (Ferrari Utility Vehicle) as
described by the company, will likely sit on a stretched version of Ferrari
Roma’s aluminum architecture. Both models will be sharing their front-engine
and rear-mounted transmission layout, but the Purosangue will offer
significantly more space for up to four passengers and a large boot thanks to
the higher body and the increased wheelbase.
Under the bonnet, we expect to see a
non-electrified V12 engine, while hybrid variants with a V6 sourced from the
296 GTB, and a V8 sourced from the SF90 Stradale will likely follow in the near
future. The flagship, V12-powered version will offer a power output of around
800 hp, making it one of the fastest high-riding models in the world. Most
variants of the Purosangue will be offering all-wheel-drive for increased
traction on any kind of surface, and likely feature height-adjustable
suspension for comfort and added practicality. The official debut of the
Ferrari Purosangue is expected sometime in 2022 so it won’t be long before we
see the first-ever FUV in the flesh.