The Ferrari Purosangue intensifies its sportiness with the Handling Speciale specification

Like other supercar brands, Ferrari also had to succumb to the fashion for SUVs, and it did so with the Purosangue, a model whose spectacular beauty cannot be denied and which hides under its bonnet a V12 engine that allows it to go head to head with another formidable and beautiful SUV, the Lamborghini Urus.

With the Purosangue, Ferrari also wanted a model that its customers could use day to day despite being a true sports car with a raised body, and now those who opt for it can also get even more out of it thanks to the optional Handling Speciale specification. This delivers an even more sporty driving experience without abandoning the concept of a vehicle that is usable day to day.

Let us recall that the Ferrari Purosangue is based on a transaxle architecture, that is, the gearbox, which in this case is an eight-speed F1 DCT dual-clutch automatic (similar to the one used by other models in the brand, such as the SF90 Stradale), mounted at the rear, while the naturally aspirated V12 engine is positioned centrally at the front. Let us recall that this engine gives the Purosangue 725 CV at 7,750 rpm along with a torque of 716 Nm available between 3,000 and 5,750 rpm, figures that allow it to reach 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and up to a limited top speed of 310 km/h.

The Handling Speciale specification revises the setup of several key elements, such as the calibration of the active suspension, which under normal conditions reduces body movements by 10 % but which, with this setting, also reacts more directly to the driver’s inputs, thus improving the sense of control through successive bends and especially when rapid changes of direction occur.

As part of this specification, the shift strategies have also been revised, with faster response times especially in Race and ESC-Off modes, something that is especially noticeable during acceleration phases, where the system prioritises a greater sense of thrust. When driving in manual mode, the gear changes become sportier above 5,500 rpm, thus increasing driver involvement. In addition, the V12 will be heard roaring more forcefully from the cabin with a specific tuning, especially on start-up or during acceleration.

Finally, all Purosangue models with the Handling Speciale specification will feature a series of exclusive styling elements that make them recognisable. In this regard, it includes a new specific wheel design for this version in a diamond-finish, carbon-fibre side protectors and matte black exhaust outlets, as well as the badges of Ferrari and the Cavallino Rampante in a black and satin finish.