Photo: Máté Treffler on Behance
Sometime during the 1990s, Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei wanted a Ferrari unlike any other. Pininfarina started off with the 456 GT four-seat grand tourer, added two doors for the rear passengers and a hatch for the trunk, and that’s how the 456 GT Venice came to be. Why is it important to mention this limited-edition model?
Well, pixel artist Máté Treffler has come up with a four-/five-door Ferrari concept that’s certain to polarize opinions. The purists will always tell you that a Prancing Horse with so many doors is sacrilege, but then again, purists tend to deny anything that would unsettle the old order. The question is, will Ferrari make such a car?
The GTC4Lusso and GTC4Lusso T are the family-oriented models that Maranello produces these days, both featuring three doors. It’s hard to imagine the Prancing Horse adding two more to the tally but don’t forget that an SUV is on the way.
Purosangue is how Ferrari calls the FUV – short for Ferrari Utility Vehicle – and it’s going to upset a lot of purists. Not only will it ride higher than preceding Prancing Horses but the newcomer is supposed to feature hidden door handles for the rear doors.
The most controversial Ferrari in recent memory will share the Roma grand tourer’s underpinnings, including the twin-turbo V8 engine and dual-clutch transmission. The all-new V6 architecture could also be offered unless Ferrari plans to keep it exclusive to the revival of the Dino. Regarding the entry-level supercar, it’s not known when or if it will ever happen considering the Italian automaker’s secrecy and the financial burden of the health crisis.
A V12 wouldn’t be out of place either, but most importantly, Ferrari made it clear that electrification will be adapted from the SF90 Stradale to future models. Electric motors translate to improved performance as well as lower emissions, a win-win scenario that’s been pioneered by the LaFerrari.
On an ending note, take a look at the headline again. The answer to how sacrilegious a station wagon would be for Ferrari is a definitive “no.”
The GTC4Lusso and GTC4Lusso T are the family-oriented models that Maranello produces these days, both featuring three doors. It’s hard to imagine the Prancing Horse adding two more to the tally but don’t forget that an SUV is on the way.
Purosangue is how Ferrari calls the FUV – short for Ferrari Utility Vehicle – and it’s going to upset a lot of purists. Not only will it ride higher than preceding Prancing Horses but the newcomer is supposed to feature hidden door handles for the rear doors.
The most controversial Ferrari in recent memory will share the Roma grand tourer’s underpinnings, including the twin-turbo V8 engine and dual-clutch transmission. The all-new V6 architecture could also be offered unless Ferrari plans to keep it exclusive to the revival of the Dino. Regarding the entry-level supercar, it’s not known when or if it will ever happen considering the Italian automaker’s secrecy and the financial burden of the health crisis.
A V12 wouldn’t be out of place either, but most importantly, Ferrari made it clear that electrification will be adapted from the SF90 Stradale to future models. Electric motors translate to improved performance as well as lower emissions, a win-win scenario that’s been pioneered by the LaFerrari.
On an ending note, take a look at the headline again. The answer to how sacrilegious a station wagon would be for Ferrari is a definitive “no.”
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