Ferrari has unveiled the Purosangue, the first ever four-door, four-seater car in the Prancing Horse’s 75-year history.

Maranello’s most iconic engine debuts in this brand new configuration to ensure the car unleashes more power than any other in the segment. The 6.5 litre, V12 engine delivers 715 hp and 716Nm ) with the 8-speed rear-set dual-clutch transmission. The Purosangue offers class-leading performance figures (from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 s and from 0 to 200 in 10.6 s)

Ferrari has also given the Purosangue the very latest iterations of the vehicle dynamic control systems introduced on its most powerful and exclusive sports cars, including independent four-wheel steering and ABS ‘evo’ with the 6-way Chassis Dynamic Sensor (6w-CDS). Making its world debut is the new Ferrari active suspension system.

Designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, the Purosangue features a raft of innovations, from the latest in vehicle dynamic control systems to the world debut of Ferrari active suspension technology using Multimatic’s True Active Spool Valve (TASV) System.

Unlike other crossovers and SUVs, the Purosangue, has a mid-front-mounted engine with a gearbox at the rear to create a sporty transaxle layout. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is coupled in front of the engine to provide a unique 4×4 transmission. It is the only car with these proportions to sport a mid-front-mounted, naturally-aspirated V12.

The all-new chassis has a carbon-fibre roof as standard to keep weight down and lower the centre of gravity. Redesigning the bodyshell from scratch also meant the designers could incorporate rear-hinged back doors (welcome doors) to make ingress and egress easier while keeping the car as compact as possible.

The cabin has four generous heated electric seats that will comfortably accommodate four adults. For the first time in Ferrari history, the cabin has four separate and independently adjustable seats. The boot is the largest ever seen on a Ferrari and the rear seats fold to increase the luggage space. The Purosangue has a more commanding driving position than other Ferraris, but the configuration is the same as on every other Ferrari.