Ferrari Purosangue vs The Sahara | A V12 in the desert

In 1995, CAR magazine drove a Ferrari 512M to the Sahara desert in what was one of the all-time greatest adventures. Now, nearly 30 years on, we’re retracing our steps in Ferrari’s new Purosangue. With a raised ride height and more than a whiff of SUV about it, this screaming four-door V12 should be the perfect accompaniment to an epic drive. CAR mag editor Ben Miller is your guide. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 3:01 – Motorway and first impressions 6:46 – Tech explainer and comparisons with the 512 9:56 – Driving a Purosangue in Marrakech 12:11 – Handling on the mountain roads 18:01 – Verdict Don't forget to check out how the Ferrari Purosangue faired when we tested it in the snowy Alps and against the Aston Martin DBX707 & Bentley Bentayga! FERRARI IN THE SNOW https://youtu.be/3xP_1MCikn4 SUPER SUV GROUP TEST https://youtu.be/3xP_1MCikn4 Want to stay up to date with CAR's videos? Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CARmagazineTV/?sub_confirmation=1 Get the latest reviews and news from CAR magazine here: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/ Follow us at: Twitter/X: @CARmagazine Instagram: carmagazine Facebook: CAR Magazine CAR is the online edition of CAR magazine, Britain's oldest monthly motoring mag. It's the UK's best and fastest online motoring news service, providing a constant stream of scoops, first drives and official pictures of new cars.

Added 12 Apr 2026