- The new Purosangue version is said to retain the naturally aspirated V12.
- This could be one of five new models confirmed to debut in 2026.
- Production is expected to begin in the second half of this year.
While we wait for Maranello to launch its first electric vehicle, the previously rumored most controversial model is getting an update. Ferrari wants to introduce a performance version of its Purosangue SUV later this year. It is claimed to retain its naturally aspirated V12 engine, although it’s unclear whether more power will be on the way.
In its current form, the 6.5-liter engine is capable of producing 715 hp. However, we know from other models bearing the Prancing Horse badge that the twelve-cylinder engine could produce more Italian stallions. The 12Cilindri is rated at 819 hp, while the ultra-exclusive Daytona SP3 is the V12 king of the hill with as much as 829 hp.
According to BloombergThe hotter Purosangue will begin production in the second half of the year. This would make the SUV one of five new models that Ferrari has confirmed will be introduced this year. We assumed it would be a plug-in hybrid version with a smaller combustion engine, but it looks like the company will up the ante on its lauded V12.
Further details are still unknown, but company insiders quoted by the news agency claim that the massive machine is still standing. Ferrari apparently tweaked the Purosangue to sharpen handling. As you can imagine, the exotic brand refused to comment on future models when asked by Bloomberg whether the SUV will receive upgrades.
If the V12 engine remains untouched, Ferrari could develop an optional Assetto Fiorano package following a recipe repeatedly used on the company’s two-door supercars. These kits typically reduce weight slightly by using more extensive carbon fiber. Named after the company’s track in Italy, the package also features revised suspension and aerodynamics.
Even if Ferrari wants to expand the Purosangue lineup, they are keeping their promise to limit annual production so as not to flood the market with SUVs. Since the model launched nearly four years ago, production has been limited to 20 percent of the company’s annual output.
Domestic rival Lamborghini is doing things differently by building as many Urus units as possible every year, without worrying about brand dilution. Other ultra-luxury SUVs such as the Aston Martin DBX, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga are also free from artificial production restrictions.
The new version of the V12 SUV isn’t necessarily a surprise. Ferrari projects that 40 percent of its models will remain pure ICE vehicles by 2030. Plug-in hybrid vehicles are expected to account for the same share by the end of the decade, leaving the remaining 20 percent to electric vehicles. In just four years, the company intends to launch 20 new models.
Traditionalists will be happy to hear the twelve-cylinder engine will live on, as Ferrari has found a way to make it Euro 7 compliant. Last year, Chief Research & Development Officer Ernesto Lasalandra hinted at further development of the V12 engine as well as smaller V6 and V8 engines:
“We continue to develop V6, V8 and V12 engines with the aim of continuously improving their performance and efficiency, and at the same time, complying with new regulations around the world. We will continue to offer thermal engines in our product portfolio and bring innovation to engines by continuing to increase specific power.”
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Motorcycle Pickup1: Ferrari didn’t really need to spice up the Purosangue. Orders for 2026 have long since closed for the entire lineup, and production runs for 2027 are nearly complete. However, buyers with deep pockets looking for a practical car will definitely queue up to buy the cooler version and be happy to pay the premium price that comes with it.
The “base” Purosangue is already a $400,000+ model in the United States, and a new version with a few options could easily top the $500,000 mark. Ferrari will make more money on cash without significant investment, making a performance version a no-brainer.
