[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/ferrari-gtc4-lusso\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/ferrari-gtc4-lusso\/","headline":"Ferrari GTC4 Lusso","name":"Ferrari GTC4 Lusso","description":"Survival in today\u2019s new car market is all about versatility. Porsche – renowned for dishing up sports cars for decades – finally managed to diversify with the Cayenne SUV and subsequently its Macan baby brother. Jaguar has also expanded in a similar direction with the F-Pace SUV after eventually cracking the compact exec market with the 3 Series-sized XE, and by 2018, Lamborghini may finally sell a car taller than a hobbit with the genuinely terrifying Urus. But before the […]","datePublished":"2016-07-21","dateModified":"2016-08-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-2-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-2-3.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/ferrari-gtc4-lusso\/","about":["PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":489,"keywords":["Cayenne SUV","ferrari","Ferrari GTC4 Lusso","Jaguar F-Pace SUV","Lamborghini Urus","porsche","XE"],"articleBody":"Survival in today\u2019s new car market is all about versatility. Porsche – renowned for dishing up sports cars for decades – finally managed to diversify with the Cayenne SUV and subsequently its Macan baby brother.Jaguar has also expanded in a similar direction with the F-Pace SUV after eventually cracking the compact exec market with the 3 Series-sized XE, and by 2018, Lamborghini may finally sell a car taller than a hobbit with the genuinely terrifying Urus.But before the end of the year, Ferrari will commence deliveries for this: the GTC4Lusso.In all honesty, it\u2019s a corner of the market that Ferrari has visited in the past. This four-seater grand tourer will replace the FF, which broke new ground for Ferrari in 2011 by introducing a four-wheel drive system whilst staying true to Ferrari\u2019s naturally-aspirated roots.The GTC4Lusso continues down the same path set out by the FF by shunning turbochargers and retaining the all-wheel drive. However, it tells its own story by introducing a rear-wheel steering system, which pushes the rear suspension against the bushes to gain a couple more degrees steering in either direction.Who wants some numbers? Okay, the 6,262cc V12 engine – twinned to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission – can pump out 681bhp and up to 697Nm of torque, which is enough umph to hurtle you from a standstill to 62mph in 3.4 seconds. If you push it, you\u2019ll eventually get up to 208mph, further unleashing that gurgling roar.You don\u2019t want to know about fuel economy (18.8mpg combined and 350g\/km CO2 output if you do), but you may be curious what GTC4Lusso means.I was and I can tell you, it means \u2018Grand Turismo Coupe\u2019, the number four signifies the all-wheel drive system, and \u2018Lusso\u2019 is Italian for \u2018luxury\u2019, but also a knowing nod to 1963\u2019s 250 GT Lusso, one of the most revered and collectible Ferraris. The name is even less snappy\u00a0 when you unravel it like that, and there\u2019s no explaining why Ferrari insists on writing it all as one word without any spaces.With a larger car to play with, Ferrari say they have seized the opportunity to make it their most versatile (we\u2019re back on that again) car yet, claiming that it was designed to deliver the pleasure of Ferrari in any place and at any time, all year round, regardless of the weather.Aside from exceptional power, they say it also provides superb comfort with ample space for four, as well as sporty elegance and impeccable detailing.Initial reviews suggest they\u2019ve done a fairly decent job, with the general consensus agreeing that while it handles slippery roads better than the FF ever did, it doesn\u2019t quite take the corners as convincingly as its predecessor on dry surfaces.I guess we\u2019ll find out when it goes on sale in December for \u00a3240,430. That\u2019s right, the best part of a quarter of a million…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/performance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Ferrari GTC4 Lusso","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/ferrari-gtc4-lusso\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]