What Is Ferrari Purosangue
Handling Speciale Configuration
Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale is an optional performance configuration engineered to deliver sharper handling, reduced body movement, and a more connected driving experience, without changing the V12’s power output.
Handling Speciale Configuration - What It Does
- Increases responsiveness to steering, throttle, and braking
- Reduces body movement by approximately 10% for improved stability
- Enhances driver engagement through chassis and transmission tuning
Performance Foundation
Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 (715 HP), Purosangue retains its front-mid engine layout and rear transaxle, maintaining near-perfect weight distribution. Handling Speciale builds on this architecture by refining how the vehicle responds, not how much power it produces.
Suspension, Chassis Systems, and Handling Improvements
Handling Speciale enhances Ferrari Purosangue’s chassis with a recalibrated active suspension system, delivering sharper control, improved stability, and more precise handling dynamics.
What Changes
- Reduces body movement by approximately 10% for greater stability
- Improves control during high-speed cornering and rapid direction changes
- Increases overall chassis responsiveness and driver confidence
Active Suspension Technology
Ferrari’s Multimatic True Active Spool Valve suspension uses 48-volt actuators, electric motors, and predictive software to manage body and wheel movement in real time. Unlike traditional adaptive systems, it anticipates load transfer and road conditions before they happen, resulting in smoother transitions and more controlled handling across all driving scenarios.
Core Chassis Systems
- Independent Four-Wheel Steering improves agility and cornering precision
- 4RM-S All-Wheel Drive optimizes traction and torque distribution
- 6-Way Chassis Dynamic Sensor monitors vehicle behavior in real time
Why It Matters
Handling Speciale transforms how Purosangue feels on the road. The chassis becomes more planted, more controlled, and more predictable, while still maintaining the comfort expected from a four-door Ferrari.
Gear Shifts, V12 Sound, and Driving Experience Changes
Handling Speciale enhances Ferrari Purosangue’s driving experience through sharper gear shifts and a more expressive V12 sound profile, creating a stronger connection between driver and powertrain.
What Changes
- Faster, more aggressive gear shifts in performance modes
- Increased responsiveness at higher RPM (above 5,500 rpm)
- More pronounced V12 sound during startup and acceleration
Transmission Performance
Ferrari’s eight-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission is recalibrated to deliver smoother shifts in standard driving while becoming noticeably sharper in Race and ESC-Off modes. At higher engine speeds, paddle-operated gear changes feel more immediate and precise, reinforcing a motorsport-inspired driving character.
V12 Sound Enhancement
The naturally aspirated V12 becomes more vocal under Handling Speciale calibration. Startup and acceleration produce a deeper, more pronounced sound, increasing driver feedback and overall engagement behind the wheel.
Elevated Driving Experience
Handling Speciale doesn’t change how fast Purosangue is—it changes how it feels. Sharper shifts and a more dynamic sound profile create a more immersive, performance-driven experience every time you get behind the wheel.
Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale FAQs
Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale is an optional performance configuration that enhances handling, reduces body movement, and improves driver engagement through recalibrated suspension, transmission, and chassis systems.
Handling Speciale does not increase horsepower. Purosangue retains its naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 producing 715 HP. The configuration focuses on improving responsiveness, control, and driving feel rather than output.
Handling Speciale introduces sharper gear shifts, revised suspension calibration, reduced body movement, and a more pronounced V12 sound. It also enhances chassis response during high-speed cornering and directional changes.
Handling Speciale reduces body movement by approximately 10 percent, resulting in improved stability, better weight control, and increased confidence during aggressive driving.
Handling Speciale is a performance-focused configuration, not a traditional trim level. It functions as a dynamic upgrade that refines driving characteristics rather than adding cosmetic features alone.
Purosangue Handling Speciale uses Ferrari’s Multimatic True Active Spool Valve suspension, a fully active system that uses 48-volt actuators and predictive software to control body and wheel movement in real time.
Handling Speciale maintains everyday usability. While it improves performance and control, the active suspension system continues to deliver a balanced ride suitable for daily driving.
The standard Purosangue focuses on balanced luxury and performance, while Handling Speciale prioritizes sharper handling, faster gear shifts, and a more engaging driving experience without changing engine output.