Ferrari Enhances Purosangue SUV with New Handling Speciale Option
Is your Purosangue SUV not sharp enough? Ferrari has you covered.
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Ferrari has introduced a new Handling Speciale option for its Purosangue SUV, enhancing its performance with improved active suspension and quicker gear shifts. This upgrade aims to provide a sportier driving experience, appealing to buyers seeking a more dynamic SUV. The Purosangue's market entry aligns with the growing popularity of SUVs in Europe.
- 01SUVs now represent 60% of new vehicle sales in Europe.
- 02Ferrari's Purosangue SUV debuted in 2023.
- 03The new Handling Speciale option improves active suspension and steering responsiveness.
- 04Gear shift times have been reduced, prioritizing a sportier driving experience.
- 05Ferrari aims to differentiate the Purosangue from more traditional luxury SUVs.
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Ferrari has responded to the growing SUV market, which accounts for 60% of new vehicle sales in Europe, by launching the Purosangue in 2023. To enhance its performance, Ferrari introduced a new Handling Speciale option, which features improved active suspension calibration. This upgrade minimizes body roll, pitch, and yaw, making the SUV feel more compact than its 16.3 feet (4.9 m) length suggests. Additionally, the steering has been refined for sharper responsiveness. The double-clutch paddle-shift gearbox has also seen improvements, with reduced shift times, although this comes at the cost of some refinement. This change caters to Ferrari buyers who prefer a more aggressive driving experience, especially in manual mode when shifting above 5,500 rpm. With these enhancements, Ferrari aims to set the Purosangue apart from conventional luxury SUVs.
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