Ital Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor for Ferrari cars in Malaysia launched the Ferrari Purosangue today at the newly-revealed Ferrari Ital Auto Malaysia showroom located at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Priced from RM5,000,000 including taxes and before customisation options, the Ferrari Purosangue is the first ever four-door, four-seater car in the 75-year history of Ferrari.
The Purosangue has a mid-front-mounted engine with the gearbox at the rear to create a sporty transaxle layout. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is coupled in front of the engine to provide a unique 4×4 transmission. This delivers exactly the 49:51% weight distribution that Maranello’s engineers deem optimal for a mid-front-engined sports car.
It is also the only car with these proportions to sport a mid-front-mounted, naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12. Maranello’s V12 engine debuts in this brand new configuration to ensure the car unleashes more power than any other in the segment (725 PS and 716 Nm) while delivering 80% torque even at low revs for unique driving pleasure at all times. In terms of performance, the Purosangue goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and hits a top speed of 310 km/h.
The Purosangue’s aero development on the other hand is focused on making the bodywork, underbody and rear diffuser as efficient as possible. New solutions include synergy between the front bumper and wheelarch trim which generates an air curtain that aerodynamically seals the front wheels, preventing turbulent transverse air flows being generated.
Ferrari has also given the Purosangue the very latest iterations of the vehicle dynamic control systems introduced on its most powerful and exclusive sports cars, including independent four-wheel steering and ABS ‘evo’ with the 6-way Chassis Dynamic Sensor (6w-CDS).
Also making its world debut is the new Ferrari active suspension system. This very effectively controls body roll in corners as well as the tyre contact patch over high-frequency bumps to deliver the same performance and handling response as in one of the marque’s sports cars.
The all-new chassis has a carbon-fibre roof as standard to keep weight down and lower the centre of gravity. Redesigning the bodyshell from scratch also meant the designers could incorporate rear-hinged back doors (welcome doors) to make ingress and egress easier while keeping the car as compact as possible. The cabin has four generous heated electric seats that will comfortably accommodate four adults.
The boot is the largest ever seen on a Ferrari and the rear seats fold to increase the luggage space. Naturally enough, the Purosangue has a more commanding driving position than other Ferraris, but the configuration is the same as on every other Ferrari. As a result, the driving position is still intimate and close to the floor to provide greater connection to the car’s dynamic capabilities.
A vast array of comfort-focused content is provided as standard as well, such as the Burmester audio system, and that the many optional extras including the brand-new Alcantara upholstery, derived from certified recycled polyester, make the Purosangue the most complete four-door, four-seater in the segment.
For the first time, the car also offers compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay systems as standard. These substitute the traditional built-in navigation system.
Last but not least, the Purosangue comes with an extended seven-year maintenance programme which covers all regular maintenance for the first seven years of the car’s life. This scheduled maintenance programme for Ferraris is an exclusive service that allows clients the certainty that their car is being kept at peak performance and safety over the years. This very special service is also available to owners of pre-owned Ferraris.
All Ferrari owners in Malaysia can perform regular maintenance (at intervals of either 20,000 km or once a year with no mileage restrictions) with Genuine Spare Parts at Ital Auto’s Official Aftersales Centre in Glenmarie, Kuala Lumpur.
