Another Ferrari Purosangue meets its maker, this time in Germany. The yellow stallion ended its gallop upside-down on the A23 near Itzehoe, with images showing the $400,000 SUV lying roof-first on asphalt.
Physics remains undefeated.
When 725 Horses Go Rogue
The Purosangue isn’t your typical grocery-getter. Ferrari’s first SUV packs a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 sending 725 hp and 528 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
It hits 62 mph in 3.3 seconds.
It tops out at 193 mph.
It also flips over when pushed beyond its limits.
According to reports, 84-year-old professional racer and teleshopping personality Brigitte Lund-Arnold lost control after accelerating when a speed restriction lifted. The rear stepped out, stabilization failed, and gravity took over.
Driver assistance systems couldn’t save it:
- Automated emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
None of which prevent physics from winning arguments with 4,740 pounds of Italian thoroughbred.
The Purosangue Crash Club Grows
This German wreck isn’t the first Purosangue to meet an untimely end.
A silver example in China previously disintegrated so thoroughly its engine separated from the chassis. Another was destroyed during pre-delivery testing in Maranello earlier this year.
Ferrari’s SUV is developing a reputation, and not the kind Maranello’s marketing department wants.
V12 Power Demands V12 Respect
The Purosangue occupies an odd space in Ferrari’s lineup. It’s taller than anything the brand has built before, heavier than most, yet still expected to deliver supercar thrills.
That combination creates a high center of gravity paired with explosive power delivery. The result? A machine that demands absolute focus and respect.
Even with all-wheel drive and electronic nannies, 725 horsepower in an SUV creates a beast that can bite back. Hard.
The yellow German example proves it. Its roof caved in, its panels crumpled, and its value evaporated faster than fuel in a wide-open V12.
Ferrari built an SUV that drives like a Ferrari. That includes the consequences when things go wrong.
