Wednesday 2nd March 2016

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso - Geneva 2016

FF overhaul introduces four-wheel steering plus interior and styling tweaks to Ferrari's four-seater [updated pics]

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While four-seat Ferraris aren't typically those on bedroom wall posters or commanding megabucks at auction, they undoubtedly have a certain mature appeal. Some of them have been incredibly beautiful too, when you think of cars like the 456 and 330 GT.

Repeat after us: not an FF, not an FF, not an F...

Here we have the latest in the four-seat Ferrari story, the GTC4 Lusso. By official Ferrari nomenclature it's 'GTC4Lusso' but, much like 'F12berlinetta', it looks a little daft without a space. So GTC4 Lusso it is. Described by Ferrari as a "major evolution of the sporting Grand Tourer concept", it builds on the FF with new technology and styling changes too.

Most significantly of those is the introduction of four-wheel steer to the GTC4 Lusso. Combined with the 4RM Evo four-wheel drive, Ferrari has named the system as '4RM-S' (four-wheel drive and steering) and states that it makes for an "exceptionally versatile car in every kind of grip condition". As is the modern Ferrari way, these technologies are incorporated into the manettino dial with the Slide Slip Control (now in its fourth generation), the E-Diff and the magnetorheological dampers.

Furthermore, power is now up to 690hp (from 660) at 8,000rpm, with torque climbing fractionally to 514lb ft from 504. Ferrari claims a 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 208mph.

Smaller airbag, smaller wheel, much bigger screen

The look of the GTC4 Lusso is described by Ferrari as a "further refinement of the shooting brake coupe, reinterpreting the concept with an extremely streamlined, tapered shape". There's clear 488 influence to the front end, and more than a hint of F12 TdF in the way the rear lights are framed by bumper and spoiler. See also the air vents on the wings, the new front intakes and the "dynamically chiselled crease lines". Naturally there's an aerodynamic benefit to the new style as well, Ferrari claiming a "substantially lower" drag co-efficient than the FF. Is it a successful facelift? Over to you...

The big news inside the GTC4 Lusso is the debut of a new infotainment system featuring a 10.25-inch HD screen with capacitive touch tech. The steering wheel is smaller too thanks to a smaller air bag and there could well be more buttons on it as well. Might just be the smaller size.

Ferrari will exhibit the GTC4 Lusso at Geneva at the start of March, so expect sales to commence shortly. And if the second generation FF has reignited an interest in four-seat V12 Ferraris, the original FF is now available from £150,000...

[patch5674]

I think this could be one that needs to be seen in the metal, the rear looks a bit fussy with the big diffuser etc, whilst front on it looks a bit gawpy. I loved the FF it was one of my favourite dream cars, and I think once I see this in real life I will be equally lustful.

The interior is clearly a step on so no complaints there.

[Quickmoose]

The first FF was/is one of the best looking cars ever IMO.
This face lift is exactly that, a tweak round the edges. It's neither a balls up or a master stroke, it's a smidge different and just as fabulous.

[harrykul]

The front looks a bit better, but the rear looks really messy to me. Interior looks great though.

[wolves_wanderer]

Quickmoose said:

The first FF was/is one of the best looking cars ever IMO.
This face lift is exactly that, a tweak round the edges. It's neither a balls up or a master stroke, it's a smidge different and just as fabulous.

Agreed. Were I ever in the position of sauntering into a Ferrari dealership with a sack full of cash I would want to be driving out in one of these in preference to the rest of their range. The FF is an awesome looking thing in the metal.

[GroundEffect]

Looks much better. Didn't like the front on the old one.

[uremaw]

It looks a bit like a Corvette has mated with a Scirocco. But strangely it works. I like it.

[PhantomPH]

That is a genuinely nice looking car. I think (like a lot of cars) it's colour sensitive and in that grey it looks the business.

Also - 690hp?? Jesus Christ!! That amount of power still makes me get wide-eyed. I know it's almost average these days, but have a word - a car that can take my whole family at speeds approaching light...what's not to love??

[marcgti6]

Love it.

[p1stonhead]

Cue the eye watering depreciation! The FF was staggering in that regard.

[Snubs]

Looks very nice to me. The quad lamps at the rear are a definite improvement.

[breadvan]

What's the going rate for a kidney these days?

[Vocht]

Loving the rear end... Looks just like a 575!

[Kookanoodles]

Oh damn. I absolutely love it. I see some 456 GT Venice in the rear too, which doesn't hurt one bit.

[Joratk]

Wonder how this will compare to the new Granturismo coming next year...

[Vocht]

Kookanoodles said:

Oh damn. I absolutely love it. I see some 456 GT Venice in the rear too, which doesn't hurt one bit.

Certainly. Like a 456/575 lovechild ha!

[jamespink]

Awesome car and thank you to Ferrari for making it, I just can't imagine how much disposable income you would have to have to call and say "I'll have one in (insert favorite colour here) please"...

[SirSquidalot]

Yum! TDF blue over beige leather for me please!

[Turek]

I love it! I know it has 2 extra seats but it's like Ferrari's Z3 M Coupe. Something a very naughty with a hint of practicality.

[j90gta]

They shouldn't have called it a Lusso



Or even a GTC4



Neither were a shooting brake.....

[soad]

breadvan said:

What's the going rate for a kidney these days?

There you go:
http://www.havocscope.com/black-market-prices/orga...