torque at just 2,100 rpm so the Purosangue is easy to drive around town. But this same engine also has an 8,250-rpm redline, so it’s equally capable of screaming down the nearest unlimited speed stretch of road. The transmission is calibrated for quick shifts and top gear is reserved for cruising. The 100 km/h mark appears in just 3.3 seconds, while top speed is a riotous 310 km/h. The Purosangue also comes equipped with all-wheel drive, an active suspension system, four- wheel steering, torque vectoring for the front axle and an e-differential for the rear axle. All of these technological advances give the Ferrari the genu- ine feel of, yes, a high-riding GT car. It’s capable of darting in and out of traffic, carving the most treacherous of turns on a snow-struck mountain
pass or rocketing across the continent in complete comfort. The passenger cabin represents another big swing by Ferrari and the results are spectacular. The design brief was to give rear-seat passengers a legitimate space to call their own without making the Purosangue too large and unwieldy. So the designers landed on forward-opening rear doors affixed to the car through single rear hinges, some- times called suicide doors or coach doors. These doors open wide to make it easy for passengers to access the rear seats, which offer a surprising amount of legroom and support overall. In fact, all of the seats are incredibly comfort- able. The front seats are adjustable via a dial in the centre console, all four seats are heated, and the
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