The Ferrari Purosangue landed in September 2022 as a genuine watershed: the first four-door, four-seater production car in Ferrari's 75-year history. BBR Models — founded in Saronno in 1984 and producing 1:18 die-cast since 2005 — has translated that milestone into one of its most mechanically detailed road car models to date, finished in the historically charged Verde Dora livery.
Ferrari's First Four-Door Production Car
Unveiled on 13 September 2022 at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Pisa, the Purosangue (Type F176) carries a front-mid-mounted F140IA 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 725 PS at 7,750 rpm, paired with a rear-mounted 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle. Dimensions run to 4,973 mm long on a 3,018 mm wheelbase, with a 49:51 front-to-rear weight balance and a dry weight of 2,033 kg. The standard carbon-fibre roof — 20% lighter than an equivalent aluminium panel — is one of several technologies borrowed from the SF90 Stradale and 812 Competizione programmes. The result hits 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and tops 310 km/h.
A Colour with Sixty Years of Ferrari History
Verde Dora first appeared on Enzo Ferrari's personal 400 Superamerica, chassis 3097SA, which he owned and drove between 1961 and 1962. The shade lay dormant for six decades before Piero Ferrari — Enzo's only surviving son and Ferrari Vice Chairman — revived it through the Tailor Made programme for his own bespoke Purosangue, pairing it with a carbon-fibre roof, diamond-cut forged wheels in opaque Winter Grey and a Jade Brown leather interior. The colour was formally reintroduced to the Ferrari palette in 2023 via that commission. As a two-layer metallic paint carrying PPG code 0636, Verde Dora remains exclusively available through Tailor Made.
What the 1:18 Scale Model Delivers
The BBR die-cast is built from metal and ABS plastic with photoetched details and decals. Every one of the four doors opens — front doors on conventional hinges to 63 degrees, rear "welcome" doors on rear hinges to 79 degrees, both actuated by telescopic pistons mirroring the real car's mechanism. Both the front and rear bonnets open independently, and the fuel filler cap is operable. A switch on the underside steers the rear wheels either in parallel or in opposition to simulate four-wheel steering. The model ships in polyfoam shell packaging, the entry tier within the series; a Luxury Pack variant adds a display base, protective cover and cloth car cover.
Placing It in the Cabinet
At 27.5 cm in length and 2,028 mm wide in real life (approximately 11.3 cm at scale), the Purosangue demands a generous shelf depth. The Verde Dora finish pairs logically with a 1:18 or 1:43 representation of Enzo Ferrari's own 400 Superamerica in the same shade, forming an immediate visual narrative across six decades of Ferrari production. Within a contemporary Ferrari road car display, the Purosangue anchors the four-seat V12 lineage alongside the GTC4Lusso and FF. Collectors who want to extend the Verde Dora story further can seek out the BBR resin Purosangue limited to 50 pieces, which replicates Piero Ferrari's exact Tailor Made specification with the carbon roof and Jade Brown interior.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The Ferrari Purosangue measures 4,973 mm in real life. Dividing by 18 gives a model length of approximately 27.5 cm. Allow at least 12–13 cm of shelf depth to accommodate the width, and bear in mind that all four doors open outward, so clear space on each side is advisable.
Does the model have opening parts?
Yes — all four doors open independently via telescopic pistons, replicating the real car's mechanism. The front doors swing conventionally and the rear doors are rear-hinged, opening to 79 degrees. Both the front and rear bonnets open, the fuel filler cap is operable, and internal armrests are detailed. The underside carries a switch that steers the rear wheels in parallel or opposite directions.
What materials is the model made from?
The construction combines die-cast metal and ABS plastic for the main body and structural parts, with photoetched components and decals for fine surface details. BBR Models has produced 1:18 die-cast models since 2005, working from its base in Saronno, Italy.
Why is Verde Dora significant on this particular model?
Verde Dora (PPG code 0636) was originally the colour of Enzo Ferrari's personal 400 Superamerica, chassis 3097SA, in 1961–62. It was revived in 2023 specifically through Piero Ferrari's Tailor Made Purosangue commission as a direct tribute to that car. The shade is a two-layer metallic paint available exclusively through Ferrari's Tailor Made programme, making it one of the rarer colours in the modern Ferrari palette.
