The Ferrari Purosangue SUV, which is definitely not an SUV, hasn’t been out for that long, but already modifications to it are being made. It perhaps doesn’t come as a surprise to hear, given how much performance this monster of a car actually packs in. Now, though, one has been spotted with a new wild widebody kit.
Los Angeles, California-based RDB LA has worked its magic on the SUV and created a dedicated widebody kit for the Ferrari Purosangue. While Maranello would never offer anything like this on its own, that hasn’t stopped companies like RDB LA from working their own magic with the cars.
The company was commissioned by a customer to make the SUV look much more outlandish than it is from stock. They worked closely with RDB LA to give the car this look, which even features a gorgeous color scheme similar to some Argentinian racing colors of the 1950s.
It is a very aggressive transformation of the Ferrari, yet it’s also done quite tastefully so as not to change the character of the car too much. It’s arguably one of the best Ferrari body kits we have ever seen.
How Rdv la Transformed the Ferrari Purosangue
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The most obvious change made to the SUV isn’t the widebody kit itself, but the color the Ferrari has found itself in. The client chose to have it finished in a gorgeous Azzurro La Plata, light blue color, reminiscent of Argentinian racing teams from the 1950s. The color on its own really helps the Purosangue to stand out from the crowd.
But of course, the main highlights are the other visual upgrades that form the widebody kit. The car is now covered in exposed forged carbon fiber, seen in great detail at the front. A new front splitter is an easily visible addition, as are the new winglets and aero elements, also made of carbon fiber. New carbon side sills are also clear to see on the RDB LA Purosangue.
The splitter is the most aggressive part of the transformation. It gives the front of the Ferrari a much more menacing look than when it first came out of the factory. Looking at the extended wheel arches shows off more carbon fiber, and the use of this material helps to keep the weight down as much as possible. It gives the Purosangue a whole different stance from the classy and elegant one of the standard car.
Other Changes Complete the Transformation of the SUV
The car has also been lowered during this transformation. But that isn’t the last thing that RDB LA did to the Ferrari. We can see menacing all-black alloy wheels, paired with yellow brake calipers, to create a very aggressive-looking side profile. The use of carbon fiber has even extended to a portion of the hood, just tucked above the mighty V12 engine.
Speaking of a V12, as far as we know, there have been no performance upgrades done ot this Ferrari SUV. However, given the standard performance of the Purosanuge, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With a 6.5-liter V12 engine under the hood producing 715hp, the Purosangue isn’t exactly short on power. It is a car that can easily handle everything thrown at it.
A reminder that this SUV, be it modified or otherwise, is still a luxury car with comfort at the heart of it. The fact it has a massive V12 under the hood as well, even with electrification a bit talking point, is a reminder that we can still have nice things. Remember, though, according to Ferrari, it is a Ferrari Utility Vehicle (FUV) and not an SUV.
The Los Angeles Modifiers Have Created Another Purosangue as Well
If you like what you see from RDB LA, then you might love to hear that this isn’t their first rodeo with the Purosangue. Recently revealed by the company was a crimson Purosangue, with red inside and outside, and finished with a lovely glossy sheen. While it didn’t have a widebody kit, the exposed carbon pieces, such as the wheel arches, helped complement the deep crimson.