Ferrari has released a short teaser video of a new V12 engine. While speculation is that it will be marked for the Purosangue SUV, the company is mum.
Motor1 points out that Ferrari uses the phrase “the heart of a thoroughbred” to advertise the engine, and “Purosangue” translates into “thoroughbred.” Ferrari also says the engine is slated for a “game-changing” vehicle, and well, a Ferrari SUV is certainly a game-changer.
A new #Ferrari is coming. Born without compromises, unmistakably Ferrari at heart. Powered by our iconic V12 engine. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/ycMcTrVtgE
— Ferrari (@Ferrari) May 4, 2022
There is, sadly, no other evidence in the teaser video that shows which vehicle the engine will go in. Previous prototypes spotted in the wild seemingly had either a hybrid powertrain or a V8 underhood. Those two powertrain choices could always be options alongside an available V12.
We’ll know this summer when the Purosangue drops. As is often the case with Ferrari, look for the vehicle to be sold in limited numbers. Pricing has not yet been revealed.
[Image: Ferrari]
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The “unmistakably Ferrari at heart” appears to be a giveaway that it’s headed for the SUV.
Now for the big question: Do Ferrari owners gripe, whine, and moan as loudly as Mustang owners over the “debasement of the marque”?
And do they do it with more class and style?
If they gave the SUV a V12 and a gated shifter people’s heads would explode
If they gave anything a gated shifter I could finally capitalize ferrari again.
The Ferrari cologne you bought before hitting the club last week didn’t land a few bucks in their pockets?
Bonus for you: it’s definitely applied manually.
“Born without compromises, unmistakably Ferrari at heart” is basically saying please accept our new SUV.
Sweet; a competitor for the Urus.
Camo’ed V12 Romas have been photographed. Question is, what will be the powerplant of the Corvette SUV? I’m guessing that it will be based on the Lyriq. You know it’s coming. GM can’t resist.
If a Corvette CUV keeps the Corvette coupe alive, I say bring it on.
Really, a Ferrari SUV should be thought of as a GT car for the modern age.
The ‘panel gap’ in that building facade is big enough to drive a truck through.
Does anyone like the wrinkle finish on those valve covers?
Yep. Me. The Colombo-engines had it from the start (of course they were black, back in the days).
You know you’re coping hard when you call a mommybox the “pureblood”