Ferrari’s chairman Sergio Marchionne was quoted saying that Ferrari will not build a SUV. He said and I quote “you have to shoot me first.” But that might change now that it is a publicly traded company and perhaps with the introduction of a Ferrari hatchback, or more gloriously refer to as ‘shooting brake’, the Ferrari FF and now, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso Grand Tourer, it is a start of a shift? We are not going to pass any judgement on the Italian marque’s plan. They do what they need do to keep their pockets filled and keep their stakeholders smile, while we will continue to admire the stallions they roll out. Back to the oddly named GTC4Lusso.
This beauty was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show back in March and was widely lauded as the successor to the FF and it is the first all-wheel drive with integrated rear-wheel steering for the Italian automaker. The Ferrari GTC4Lusso is moved by a naturally-aspirated 6,262cc V12 petrol unit, hooked up to a 7-speed F1 DCT, along with E-Diff and a bunch of handling wizardry in between. This latest evolution of the Ferrari GT V12 kicks out 680 horses (690 cv) and churns out 514 lb-ft (697 Nm) of torque.
Along with new aerodynamics, which include a slotted diffuser and hatch-integrated rear spoiler, the powertrain propels the 4,233 lbs (1,920 kg) GTC4Lusso to from standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds flat, sending it on its way to a breathtaking terminal velocity of 208 mph (335 km/h) and it does so while spewing a lower carbon emission than that of the FF.
Being fast is just another day in the office for GTC4Lusso driver and so is luxury, which comes in a form of an interior crafted with meticulously selected materials, better sound insulation, wraparound seats, and modern amenities like sat-nav, touch displays, upgraded climate control system, improved ventilation, and “Low-E” glass roof that reduces heat exchange between the exterior and interior – just to name a few.
As far as performance and looks are concerned, the GTC4Lusso shooting brake coupe is going to melt hearts of car enthusiasts, but before you eager beavers pick up the phone and enquire about it, you have to know that official words on the availability and the pricing are not out yet.
Ferrari via Robb Report
