Ferrari GTC4Lusso T

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Overview

Though equipped with four less cylinders, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T is in fact more torquey than the V12 variant, albeit with less horsepower. And while it is missing out on Ferrari’s proprietary four-wheel-drive-system, the four-wheel-steering system from the V12 variant is retained, with the added advantage of less weight. Like its predecessor, the GTC4Lusso T is a 4-seater grand tourer with 2 proper rear seats, evident by its nearly 5-metre-long body.

The Bentley Continental GT and the Maserati GranTurismo are perhaps the closest natural rival to the Ferrari, but neither offer the same versatility and practicality as the Ferrari does, one thing that you might not hear very often. With a price tag of RM1.09 million at launch (excluding duties and options), it is priced similarly to the Ferrari’s own mid-engine 488 GTB.

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Design

Like the Ferrari FF, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T showcases Ferrari’s take on the unique shooting-brake coupé body style, reinterpreting the concept with a streamlined, tapered shape that gives it an almost fastback-like silhouette. It is virtually identical on the exterior compared to its V12 powered twin.

Sporting a similarly chiseled front-end as the Ferrari Portofino, the GTC4Lusso T wider horizontal front grille accentuates the width of the car. Thin vertical slats outboard of the headlights channel air through the front wheel wells, channeling pressure out from the wheel spokes and reducing drag.

Long sculpted bonnet and pronounced front wheel arches gives the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T its classic coupé-like proportion and a commanding road presence. The aerodynamic air vents along the sides of the front fenders are reminiscent of the gills of a bull shark.

Perhaps the biggest difference compared to the Ferrari FF is at the rear, which incorporate a more sharply creased body panels and a twin circular taillight design. The lines along the flanks are more clearly defined and the rear roof also dips lower in back.

The roof-mounted rear spoiler and the triple-fence diffuser work with other aerodynamic components, like the aforementioned front fender air vents and the integrated grille air intakes to improve airflow and aerodynamic performance.

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Dimension

The Ferrari GTCA4Lusso T is identical in terms of its external dimension compared to the naturally aspirated version. It measures 15 mm longer, 27 mm wider and 4 mm taller than the Ferrari FF. At nearly 5 metres long, it is easily the longest series production Ferrari on sale today.  

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Interior

It is a familiar Ferrari cabin but with particular attention given to the onboard luxury and creature comfort. The driver-oriented dashboard design features highly modernized infotainment system which includes a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen display. Fine Italian leather covers almost every surface that is not carbon fibre or brushed metal.

Behind the button-laden Formula One-style steering wheel and the over-sized column mounted paddle shifters is a classic Ferrari yellow-faced central tachometer that redlines at 7,500 RPM, flanked by a pair of configurable multi-info digital screens.

Ferrari has managed to carve out more legroom compared to the Ferrari FF at the back despite sharing an identical wheelbase. Two normal sized adults fit in comfortably at the rear seats with a decent view out. The seatbacks fold to expand the cargo hold of 450 litres, which is accessible via the wide and practical hatchback opening.

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Features

A centrally mounted 10.25-inch full HD capacitive touchscreen and two five-inch TFT VGA displays in the instrument cluster are standard items. Apple CarPlay functionality on the other hand is available as an option. The optional 8.8-inch secondary touchscreen display offer a co-pilot experience which not only displays the car’s performance statistics and status but can also be used to interact with the onboard system.

Technical highlight includes E-Diff, F1-Trac, SCM and ESC that has been specifically calibrated to boost responsiveness. The 4RM-S rear-wheel steering system, which is integrated with Side Slip Control (SSC3), makes for more rapid response to steering wheel inputs when introduced to a corner. Highly sophisticated magnetorheological dampers greatly improve handling as well as ride quality. 

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Driving Performance

Engine

Codenamed the F154, the V8 engine is derived from the same engine family that was named the 2016 International Engine of the Year. The compact yet highly efficient power unit produces the highest specific power output of the category at 158 PS/L. In comparison, the 6.3 litre naturally aspirated V12 variant produces 689 PS at 8,000 rpm and 697 Nm at 5,750 rpm.

Clever engine control software known as the Variable Boost Management (VBM) modulates torque delivery to suit the selected gear, delivering linear yet punchy performance with immediate throttle response and virtually zero turbo lag. Thanks to variable torque curves between 3rd and 7th gear, longitudinal acceleration is consistent through the ratios.

Transmission

Integration of F1-Trac and electronic differential (E-Diff) optimizes traction and torque delivery to the outside and inside rear wheels depending on the five manettino switch position (Ice, Wet, comfort, sport, ESC Off).

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Ride Comfort

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Fuel Consumption

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Conclusion