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  Purosangue "The Thoroughbred" SUV                                                  Source:  Ferrari "A Car Unlike Any Other" Italian sports carmaker Ferrari has just brought its SUV, the Purosangue or Thoroughbred, to market.  Ferrari executives call it "a car unlike any other".  It's a 4-door SUV but Ferrari says it performs much more like a sportscar.  It is expected to be an exclusive, big seller for Ferrari. It's specifically designed to help Ferrari reach its sales targets, particularly in China where SUVs are incredibly popular. Ferrari says the pre-orders are pouring in.  Tech Specs & More The vehicle is expected to have the thrilling handling and performance that Ferrari is known for. It also has Ferrari's classic, elegant, good looks with flowing curves, muscular haunches, tapering carbon-fiber roof, and 22-inch front wheels and 23-inch rear wheels. Purosangue will have seating for four, all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automa

  Purosangue SUV With V12 Engine Source:  Ferrari A Pure Thoroughbred That Could Shake Up the Global SUV Market Italian sports car maker Ferrari just announced that its new Purosangue SUV will be powered by a high performance 6.5-liter V12 engine.  This vehicle is designed to be the fastest SUV on the road today.  Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna made the V12 decision promising that Ferrari's first SUV will provide outstanding performance and driving.  The naturally aspirated V12 is Ferrari's most powerful engine and represents a departure from Ferrari's recent strategy of using less polluting V6 and V8 hybrid engines. However, automotive experts expect that the Purosangue will be the top candidate for a Ferrari fully electric powertrain.  They also believe Ferrari will eventually offer it as V6 and V8 hybrid models. Ferrari Is Ringing Up Sales Despite the global pandemic, demand for Ferrari sports cars has remained strong with a 12% increase in core earnings for Ferrari in Q1 2