Piero Ferrari’s Bespoke Purosangue Is Inspired By Enzo’s 400 Superamerica

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These days it is really hard to get your hands on a Ferrari Purosangue build slot, but people like Piero Ferrari should have a priority. Enzo Ferrari’s only surviving son made use of the Ferrari Tailor Made program for his Purosangue which got a unique spec inspired by his father’s vehicle of choice.

The SUV is painted in the Verde Dora green shade which precisely matches Enzo’s personal 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. The five-spoke alloy wheels of the Purosangue are finished in Winter Grey, looking similar to the exposed carbon fiber bits.

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The interior is upholstered in Jade Brown leather which admittedly looks gorgeous. This option is also following the footsteps of the original spec of Enzo’s 400 Superamerica, even though the latter got a black leather interior at some point in its life.

Interestingly, both models have four seats and come fitted with a V12 engine although the Purosangue is faster by a huge margin due to the 60-year difference in technology. In fact, the 400 Superamerica produced 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS) from a 4.0-liter V12 while the Purosangue makes 715 hp (533 kW / 725 PS) from a 6.5-liter V12. Furthermore, the performance king of SUVs has double the number of gears in its 8-speed automatic transmission compared to the classic grand tourer.

The 78-year-old Italian businessman has a respectable 10.23% stake in Ferrari, something that allows him to be heavily involved with the Maranello factory and all of its products. He is also a billionaire so money is out of the equation when it comes to personalizing special vehicles.

The custom Purosangue is highlighted in the latest issue of the Ferrari Magazine, and on a short YouTube video alongside its owner. As for the original 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica that used to be driven by Enzo Ferrari, it is exhibited at The Revs Institute in Florida, after changing hands several times since the early ’60s.