Unveiled on 13 September 2022, the Ferrari Purosangue marked a categorical first for Maranello: four doors, four full seats and a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 producing 725 cv at 7,750 rpm. BBR Models has translated that milestone into a hand-finished resin 1:18 scale model wearing the Rosso F1-75 Heritage shade and specced with the factory panoramic fixed-glass roof. The result sits at the intersection of two distinct collector disciplines.
Ferrari's First Four-Seater in Numbers
Ferrari categorises the Purosangue as a four-door four-seater sports car — a distinction the company has been deliberate about. The 6.5-litre V12 is mid-front mounted and drives a transaxle layout through an 8-speed F1 DCT dual-clutch gearbox, achieving a 49/51 front-to-rear weight distribution. The result is 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 310 km/h from a car measuring 4,973 mm in length. Those figures are the work of a naturally aspirated engine at a time when forced induction has become the industry default.
Rosso F1-75: A Formula 1 Colour on a Road Car
Rosso F1-75 entered the Ferrari colour catalogue via the 2022 Formula 1 season, applied first to the F1-75 — the car built to mark Ferrari's centenary year. The shade is a deep, slightly darker modern crimson, noticeably different from the traditional Rosso Corsa. Ferrari subsequently listed it as a Heritage special colour for road cars including the Purosangue. The panoramic fixed-glass roof specified on this model is a listed factory option, covering all four occupants and altering the roofline profile in a way that makes it visually distinct from the standard closed-roof variant.
BBR Models at 1:18: Resin, Hand-Finished, Showcase-Packed
BBR Models produces this Purosangue in resin at 1:18 scale. Resin construction allows the manufacturer to capture complex surface geometry and apply colour with a fidelity that demands hand-finishing — particularly relevant for a nuanced shade like Rosso F1-75. The model is supplied with a dedicated display showcase, indicated by the '-VET' convention in BBR's product range. Resin models in this format do not feature opening parts; surface and aerodynamic accuracy are where the detail is concentrated.
In the Display Cabinet: Context and Collection Fit
The Purosangue in Rosso F1-75 occupies a specific niche: it pairs naturally with the Ferrari F1-75 Formula 1 car in 1:18 or 1:43 for a colour-matched centenary grouping. Within a broader BBR Ferrari series it sits alongside the SF90 Stradale and Daytona SP3 at the same scale and medium. The panoramic-roof specification also distinguishes it from closed-roof renditions of the same car, giving completist collectors a variant with a genuine factory provenance. The included showcase means it arrives shelf-ready.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The Ferrari Purosangue measures 4,973 mm in length at full size. At 1:18 scale the BBR model is circa 28 cm long. The supplied showcase is sized to match, so allow adequate display space.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a resin model, and resin construction at this scale typically means a sealed, one-piece body with no opening doors, bonnet or boot. The detail is concentrated on exterior surfaces: bodywork finish, the panoramic roof profile and the accuracy of the Rosso F1-75 colour application.
What is Rosso F1-75 and why does it matter for a collector?
Rosso F1-75 is a Ferrari Heritage special colour first applied to the 2022 Formula 1 challenger (the F1-75) during Ferrari's centenary season. It is a deeper, more modern crimson than Rosso Corsa. On the Purosangue it creates a direct visual link between a historic road-car milestone and a landmark F1 season, making the piece relevant to both road-car and Formula 1 collectors.
Is the Ferrari Purosangue an SUV?
Ferrari officially categorises the Purosangue as a four-door four-seater sports car, not an SUV. It uses a mid-front naturally aspirated V12, a transaxle gearbox and a 49/51 weight distribution — architecture closer to a grand tourer than a conventional sport utility vehicle.
