Performance Review: Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Purosangue Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Ferrari Purosangue has a 6496cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Purosangue shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Purosangue's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2033 kgs (4481 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Purosangue shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 6496cc 48V V12 engine produces 715 bhp (533 kW) @ 7750 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 528 lb-ft (715.8 Nm) @ 6250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Purosangue you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Purosangue.

The Ferrari Purosangue has a Power to weight ratio of 351.6 bhp per ton and 259.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Purosangue competing with the 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS (375.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari Purosangue generating around 259.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO (284.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (284.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 as fast as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs). This Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Purosangue and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Purosangue on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.22 secs @ 121.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs), the 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46 (11.18 secs), and the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 425bhp (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 193mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Purosangue equals the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 then how about the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph), the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (204 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (204 mph).

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