Ferrari Reportedly Developing a Sharper Purosangue V12 SUV

Bloomberg reports Ferrari is developing a sharper, higher-performance Purosangue SUV with a V12 engine. Learn what could change in the next version.

Ferrari is preparing an even more extreme version of its first four-door model, the Purosangue. According to people familiar with the project, engineers in Maranello are working on a variant designed to make the luxury SUV faster and noticeably sharper in its handling.

The Purosangue already sits far outside the usual expectations for a crossover. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 producing 725 horsepower, capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in about 3.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of more than 310 km/h. Even so, Ferrari reportedly believes there is room to push the model further.

Current information suggests the upcoming variant will retain the naturally aspirated V12, a notable decision at a time when much of the industry is shifting toward electrification. Whether the engine itself will gain additional power remains unclear, but the focus is expected to be on improving overall dynamics and driving precision.

Early details point to chassis upgrades and possible weight-saving measures, an approach reminiscent of Ferrari’s Assetto Fiorano packages offered on models such as the SF90 Stradale and the 296 GTB. Those configurations typically include lighter components, revised suspension tuning, and track-oriented tires aimed at sharpening handling performance.

The introduction of such a variant would also make strategic sense for Ferrari. The Purosangue has become a key model for the company as its first production Ferrari with four doors and four seats, significantly broadening the brand’s appeal beyond traditional two-door sports cars.

Since its debut in 2022, the model has taken on an important role in the lineup. Pricing starts at roughly $520,000, and Ferrari has previously stated that Purosangue production will remain limited to around 20 percent of the company’s total annual output in order to maintain exclusivity.

A higher-performance Purosangue could therefore serve two purposes at once. It would refresh the model several years after launch while also introducing an even more exclusive and expensive version without significantly increasing production volumes.

In the market, the Purosangue competes with high-performance and ultra-luxury SUVs such as the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX707, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Ferrari’s model stands apart thanks to its naturally aspirated V12, while most rivals rely on turbocharged V8 engines or hybrid powertrains.

Ferrari itself does not comment on future products. However, sources suggest production of the sharper Purosangue variant could begin as early as next fall in Maranello. If confirmed, the model would gain a more radical interpretation and further strengthen its position among the fastest and most unusual SUVs in the automotive world.