This debut is sure to spark controversy among die-hard Ferraristi.

With the Purosangue, the Italian luxury car manufacturer is bringing a four-door car with four seats onto the market for the first time.

In the early 1980s, two prototypes developed with Pininfarina were built with four doors.

However, they never went into series production because the driving dynamics did not correspond to what Enzo Ferrari imagined.

To mark its 75th anniversary, the 4.97 meter long and 1.59 meter high luxury car opens up a new segment for the sports car manufacturer from Maranello.

The "full blood", which is the translation of Purosangue from Italian, is an uncompromising sports car with room for four, explains Marketing Manager Enrico Galliera the vehicle concept.

The abbreviation "SUV" never escapes his lips, although of course the competition from Aston Martin and Lamborghini is in view.

Visually, the streamlined four-seater is reminiscent of the Ferrari Roma.

The narrow daytime running lights are separated from the main headlights below.

Voluminous air intakes supply the engine compartment and brakes with fresh air.

On the side, the large wheel arch panels made of carbon fiber catch the eye.

Carbon also shows the roof and weighs twenty percent less than an aluminum roof.

At the rear, the powerful diffuser and four tailpipes are eye-catchers.

Under the bonnet, which swings forward, Ferrari has planted a classic naturally aspirated V12 engine without electrical assistance.

The twelve draws 725 horsepower from 6.5 liters.

Eighty percent of the maximum torque of 716 Newton meters at 6250 rpm is already available at 2120 rpm.

The performance data of the thoroughbred, which weighs just over two tons, is staggering: in 3.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, within 10.6 seconds from a standing start to 200 km/h, top speed of more than 310 km/h.

The eight-speed double-clutch transmission installed on the rear axle is responsible for the ideal weight distribution of 49 to 51, in addition to the engine placed well behind the front axle.

A new active suspension, which is intended to minimize rolling movements, celebrates its premiere in the Purosangue.

As the first Ferrari ever, he gets a hill descent control.

A rear-axle steering is part of the standard scope.

With the four-wheel drive derived from the GTC4 Lusso and a ground clearance of 185 millimeters, the Purosangue, which is designed for paved roads, could also safely cross a dirt road if necessary.

The information from the fully digital cockpit can also be read by the co-pilot on a second screen.

The rigid shift paddles and the direction indicator on the steering wheel rim are typical of the brand.

The space in front is good, the seating position deep.

Access to the two electrically operated and heated individual seats in the rear is spectacular via rear-hinged, electrically opening rear doors.

Ferrari did not do without a B-pillar for reasons of rigidity.

A first seat test conveys sufficient headroom and legroom for the rear passengers, although given the wheelbase of 3.02 meters we would have expected more space.

The largest luggage compartment in a Ferrari to date has a capacity of 473 liters and can even be expanded to up to 1000 liters.

The first Purosangue will be delivered in the second quarter of next year.

Loyal Ferrari customers are served first.

The self-imposed limit of a maximum of twenty percent of sales of all Ferrari models will ensure a certain degree of exclusivity, as will the price of the Purosangue.

It has not yet been communicated for Germany, we are guessing at least 320,000 euros.