Ferrari creates Handling Speciale option for the Purosangue

Empty Tank news team

April 30, 2026

Ferrari creates Handling Speciale option for the Purosangue

The Purosangue is Ferrari’s first four-door, four-seat vehicle and the new Handling Speciale configuration gives it sportier driving dynamics.

Ferrari Purosangue front — *Ferrari has a new option on the Purosangue that creates a more dynamic SUV. – Ferrari S.p.A. photo*

Ferrari has created a new option for those drivers who don’t find its Purosangue crossover sport utility vehicle sporty enough.

The automaker announced a new and exclusive Handling Speciale configuration for its first four-door, four-seat vehicle.

Ferrari Purosangue rear — *The Ferrari Purosangue with the Handling Speciale configuration gets matte black exhaust tips. – Ferrari S.p.A. photo*

What’s special about Handling Speciale?

The new configuration was created to provide an even sportier driving experience, Ferrari said, by sharpening the vehicle’s mechanical and electronic responses, all without compromising the SUV’s versatility.

Ferrari recalibrated the active suspension to reduce body movements by 10 per cent.

The automaker said this makes the Purosangue react more directly to driver inputs and enhance the sensation of control through corners and rapid changes of direction.

Ferrari Purosangue front half — *A V12 sits under the hood of the Ferrari Purosangue. – Ferrari S.p.A. photo*

The transmission’s shift strategies were modified to offer quicker response times and what Ferrari said are more decisive gear changes, particularly in the Race and ESC off driving modes. Ferrari said the system prioritizes a sharper sensation of thrust.

In manual mode, the shifts are said to be sportier at engine speeds above 5,500 rpm.

In-cabin sound was optimized as well, offering a more pronounced startup and acceleration sound.

Ferrari Purosangue side — *The Ferrari Purosangue with the Handling Speciale configuration rides on unique wheels. – Ferrari S.p.A. photo*

Exclusive visual elements

The Purosangue with the Handling Speciale configuration also gets a few exclusive visual elements.

The SUV gets unique wheels with a diamond-cut finish, carbon-fibre side shields, matte black exhaust tips, black rear Prancing Horse emblem, and a satin-finished Ferrari script and interior plaque identifying the configuration.