Ferrari Purosangue: A V12 Four-Seater With Four Doors and All-Wheel Drive

Ferrari’s two-seat sports cars may define the brand, but the Italian automaker has long catered to customers who want to carry additional passengers. Ferrari began producing cars with rear seats in the 1960s with the 250 GT 2+2. As the name suggests, the second row was intended for occasional use, a formula that continued until the 612 arrived in the early 2000s.

The Purosangue represents a major change. Ferrari has unveiled its first true four-seater, combining four individual seats with a more practical body style. Earlier models, including the 250 GT SWB Breadvan, and later Ferrari hatchbacks offered additional luggage space, but their rear seats were less suitable for carrying passengers. The GTC4 followed a similar approach. With the Purosangue, Ferrari has upgraded the experience for rear passengers.

Four Doors, Four Seats, and a Rear Hatch

The Ferrari Purosangue features an extra pair of doors, including rear-hinged doors that provide direct access to the rear bucket seats. It also has a rear hatch, making it technically a five-door vehicle.

However, the cargo area is separated from the passenger compartment by an immovable firewall, and the rear seats do not fold flat. That makes the Purosangue more practical for luggage and passengers than previous Ferrari models, but less suited to carrying bulky equipment. Owners planning to transport skis, bicycles, or similar gear will probably need a roof rack.

Ferrari is likely accurate in describing the Purosangue as something other than an SUV. The company calls it an FUV, or Ferrari utility vehicle.

715-HP Naturally Aspirated V12

Under its long hood is a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12. The engine is technically mounted at the back of the chassis in a front-mid-engine layout. Ferrari also uses a transaxle gearbox—an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission—for the rear wheels, helping produce a front-to-rear weight distribution of 49:51.

The Purosangue is an all-wheel-drive Ferrari. A separate power transfer unit at the front of the engine drives the front wheels. The large V12 produces 715 horsepower (533 kW) and 528 pound-feet (716 Nm) of torque.

Ferrari Purosangue Dimensions and Weight

• Length: 195.8 inches (4,973 mm)
• Width: 79.8 inches (2,028 mm)
• Height: 62.6 inches (1,589 mm)
• Wheelbase: 118.1 inches (3,018 mm)
• Vehicle weight: 4,784 pounds (2,170 kg)