Like it or not, Ferrari's most controversial vehicle is a popular one. Of course, we're talking about the Purosangue, Ferrari's take on an SUV. Though in this case, having just four seats, a relatively small boot, and a ride height roughly equal to a Nissan Versa, Ferrari places considerably more emphasis on sport versus utility.And now, thanks to that popularity and sporty emphasis, the "SUV" is even sportier. Ferrari has some new handling upgrades for the Purosangue, something the Prancing Horse calls the Handling Speciale configuration. It sounds fancy, but it's essentially a new tune for the SUV's vehicle dynamics systems to squeeze more joy and performance out of the driving experience. It also adds some new styling elements and pumps up the sound a bit. Let's take a closer look. Recalibrating The Purosangue Ferrari Ferrari makes no mention of new hardware for the performance and sound improvements, but specifies that in Race and ESC-Off modes, gear changes are “more decisive” and, in manual mode, shifts become more sporting above 5,000 rpm. A recalibration of the active suspension reduces body movements by 10%.Overall, in terms of dynamics, Ferrari says that the 2027 Purosangue Handling Speciale reacts "more directly to driver inputs, enhancing the sensation of control through successive corners and during rapid changes of direction." On top of all that, there's a dedicated sound setting that makes the in-cabin noise of the epic front-mounted V12 more pronounced at startup and under acceleration. The changes are said to maintain the everyday drivability of the high-performance crossover.Ferrari PurosangueDrivetrainAll-Wheel DriveEngine6.5-liter V12Transmission8-Speed AutomaticHorsepower715 hpTorque528 lb-ft @ 6250 rpmCurb Weight4,850 lbsAll of the above sounds suspiciously like it's a software update, and if so, hopefully it will be offered to existing Purosangue owners. It seems unlikely, though, as the Purosangue Handling Speciale will come with exterior embellishments to separate it from regular Purosangues. It includes unique new diamond-cut finish wheels, matte black exhaust tips, carbon-fiber side shields, and more blackout treatment with Prancing Horse badges. The normally bright Ferrari script is dulled down to a satin finish, and a Handling Speciale plaque is added inside. The Ultimate High-Performance Luxury Crossover FerrariFerrari describes the Purosangue as a "luxury highriding sports car," or as Ferrari's first four-door, four-seater, or basically anything but a crossover or SUV. But Ferrari should embrace the fact that it built a naturally aspirated beast of a 6.5-liter V12-powered, all-wheel-drive, practical supercar.Not only does it make 715 horsepower and 528 lb-ft while revving out to 8,250 rpm, Ferrari pulled off a front-mid-engine design with a dry sump engine so the Purosangue can have a 49/51 front/rear weight distribution. That's great for a proper sports car, never mind something that can carry four people and their luggage.FerrariAdd all of that to one of the best active suspension systems money can buy, rear-axle steering, and Ferrari's Side Slip Control 8.0, and undeniably sharp styling, and you realize Ferrari shouldn't be remotely ashamed to call it a crossover. By any other measurement besides four doors and a slightly higher ride height, it's a supercar fully up to Ferrari's standards.Ferrari says that the Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale configuration is "available on request." There's no pricing given, but if you have half a million dollars to spend on a Purosangue, you have a little extra to get this new version.