The news that Ferrari made SUV is like the story of the wolf, since some brands began to sell SUV cross-border, whether Ferrari wants to or not, it will be speculated about the possibility of launching an SUV. But Ferrari's SUV has been so concerned, perhaps because of a "reverse psychology". Because everyone believes that if there is another brand that can reject SUVs, it can only be Ferrari. Indeed, even the Ferrari FF has been labeled as an outrage, so that now the Ferrari Roma only dares to stuff two small benches in the back row. If you really want to make an SUV, you have to say what it is.
But there are many rumors, and in the end, they will really land. It is reported that Ferrari's first mass-produced SUV, the Purosangue, will be officially launched this year. Is it the dreams of the "conservatives" that have been shattered, or the fantasies of the "radicals" that have come true? Don't worry, we're going to "take apart" this Ferrari SUV a little bit today.
For practicality, the design squeezes the space
Ferrari made an SUV, and the adjectives of what coupe and crossover style can be swallowed back. If you just mean it on the shell and give a Ferrari face a perfunctory look, Ferrari wouldn't have to wait until today to build an SUV. Although it will be launched this year, the protection of the test vehicles is still very tight. However, from the outline of the spy photo, it is not difficult to see that the front cabin of the new car is extremely slender. This point is a reference to the previous Ferrari FF or the current Roma, but when Ferrari wants to focus on a little practicality, it will adopt this design scheme that is actually very squeezed space.
Also referring to the previous game, the Ferrari SUV did not pursue the so-called sporting subduction effect on the waist line. Most likely, like Roma, there will be a large arc transition from the C-bar position. As for the transition of the roof line, it seems to be quite restrained at present. The production version of the SUV is still relatively friendly to the head space performance of the rear occupants. The official definition of a new car is a five-door, four-seater model, which means that not only will the rear seat be generous, but the rear occupants will not have to drill into the front row.
In terms of exterior details, Ferrari has more "schizophrenic" places. First, there's a good chance that new cars will feature largely adjustable air suspension and even a dedicated anti-roll system. Combined with exaggerated exhaust and "hips", the suspension is reduced to a minimum, and I am afraid that there is no difference with a sports car. Even when keeping an SUV in shape, you don't expect impressive off-road performance. However, judging from the contours of the front face, the split headlights that the new car may use undoubtedly highlight the uniqueness of the SUV model.
Or V12's self-absorbing singing, but also a more "reliable" interlude
The Ferrari Roma mentioned many times before is not only a tribute, but in fact, ferrari Purengue is based on The Platform Architecture of Roma. To this end, the new car unexpectedly abandoned the four-wheel drive structure of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, and paid more attention to the front-engine design of Roma. While Roma only has one V8 engine on it, and the Purengue is likely to provide a V12 power, the SUV undoubtedly offers more room for layout.
There's not much information about the power of this V12 at the moment, but it's just a nuisance for Ferrari. The GTC4Lusso's 6.3L engine is just waiting to be called, and of course the Ferrari 812's 800Ps horsepower 6.5L engine can provide a more powerful power output for the new car's four wheels. And Maranello's engineers don't seem willing to "hybridize" on top of the V12, and the purity of this heavy engine should be expected to be maintained here at the Prancing Horse. But in any case, this new SUV model may become Ferrari's last production model equipped with the V12's naturally aspirated power.
In addition to the sentimental and expensive V12, we can't ignore the "more realistic" V8 or even V6 power. Especially with plug-in hybrid systems, they may be more forward-looking. From the SF90 to the Ferrari 296 GTB, the trend of plug-in hybrids is sure to continue with the Purerangue. And the battery pack that was too small before is more like a kind of test for Ferrari, and in the more spacious SUV, Ferrari may bring more practical battery pack capacity.
Of course, this is not simply a problem that can be solved by saying that the space is large, and seeing here can understand why this SUV adopts the platform architecture of Roma. As mentioned in the appearance section, the slender front cabin is naturally designed to allow the engine to be placed as far as possible in the rear of the front axle. However, in order to ensure the counterweight ratio of the new car, the dual-clutch transmission is even arranged in the rear axle position. If it's all for V12, Ferrari is also too emotional.
There is one component that is much more useful than a gearbox for balancing the counterweights of the front engine: the battery pack. Smaller engines, with larger battery packs, counterweights, endurance, fuel consumption, emission regulations, as if all the problems were solved together. As for saying that Roma is a rear drive and not a four-wheel drive, do you think that the front four wheel drive of the Ferrari FF is white research? As for the plug-in hybrid structure, it is simpler, and the motor can be added.
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Instead of dwelling on the legitimacy of Ferrari's SUV, it is better to delve into the trend behind it that the Prancing Horse is no longer based on fuel power as the absolute core of new car development. So Italians may also be aggrieved, we obviously dance with shackles under the EU emission regulations, as far as possible under the premise of compliance, to maintain the charm of Ferrari, but some people only care about what the shell of the new car is. Therefore, Ferrari also stubbornly positioned the new car as FUV (Ferrari utility vehicle), and the car name also chose Purengue (thoroughbred horse).
Of course, Ferrari will not be too aggrieved. With the high premium of SUVs, as well as the popularity of the global SUV market, and the appeal of the Ferrari brand. It is believed that after the listing of The Purengue, it can further contribute to Ferrari's financial report. Some foreign media estimate that the price of Purosangue listing may exceed That of Rolls-Royce Cullinan. It seems that whether the new car is the fastest SUV is still unclear, but it will really be expensive.