Cost and Expectations
In the modern super-SUV competition, the starting price is just the first step. Adding a few options to the Ferrari Purosangue can easily result in a bill that doubles the cost of a Lamborghini Urus. For such money, the car must impress and offer exceptional levels of power and performance. Fortunately, it does just that.
The Heart of the Model
The starting price of the Purosangue in the US is approximately $430,000. This model has been on the market for several years, and, as is customary for Ferrari, it ignores the turbocharged V8 template used by most competitors. Instead, under the hood lies the company’s iconic 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine. While we have seen numerous road tests of this four-door, four-seater car, it has been strapped to a dynamometer for the first time. The results are as impressive as one might expect.
This particular Purosangue recently underwent dyno testing at Biesse Racing Bergamo after the installation of a Turbo catback exhaust system. The idea is simple: to let the V12 breathe a bit more freely and scream to the redline, as any self-respecting Ferrari should.
Test Results
On the dyno rollers, this Purosangue showed 720 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. For comparison, Ferrari claims 725 hp and 528 lb-ft of torque at the crankshaft. Adding a conservative 10% for drivetrain losses, it’s possible that this Purosangue is putting out around 800 hp at the crank. Not bad for a naturally aspirated family car.
Before anyone starts rewriting the spec sheet, it’s worth remembering that dynamometers are notoriously sensitive devices. Results can vary depending on calibration, ambient conditions, and a long list of other variables. So this doesn’t necessarily mean the Purosangue outputs more than Ferrari claims, or that a simple catback exhaust unlocks supercar-level hidden power.
Power Characteristics
The graph shows that to get the maximum output from the Purosangue, it really needs to be revved out. Peak power is achieved only at 7,630 rpm, and peak torque at 6,068 rpm. At 4,000 rpm, the V12 engine produces approximately 370 hp and less than 221 lb-ft of torque.
These results once again confirm the uniqueness of naturally aspirated engines in a world dominated by turbos. They require active driver involvement and high revs to unlock their potential, making the driving experience a special one. Despite its practical SUV shape, the Purosangue remains a true Ferrari in spirit, offering not only luxury but also the authentic sensations of a large engine that lives at high rpm. This combination of family comfort and racing engine character continues to define the niche the Italian brand has successfully created for itself.