FAMILY FERRARI
It’s versatile enough to be an everyday driver
This week’s Paris Motor Show will provide the venue for the unveiling of the GTC4 Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbocharged V8 engine.
It hails a whole new Ferrari GT concept aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving on a daily basis.
The new GT effortlessly marries elegance, superb occupant comfort and sportiness with the thrilling driving dynamics delivered by a combination of rear-wheel-only drive, four-wheel steering, lighter overall weight and increased weight bias towards the rear (46:54).
The car’s 3.9-litre V8 turbo is the latest evolution to emerge from the engine family that was nominated the 2016 International Engine of the Year.
The V8 turbo’s characteristics suit dayto-day driving in urban contexts: a rich powerful soundtrack in acceleration that becomes more muted at lower speeds, rapid pick-up from low revs courtesy of versatile, modular torque delivery and, last but not least, excellent range.
The GTC4 Lusso T’s dynamic control systems have been specifically calibrated to boost responsiveness to commands.
In particular, the 4WS (rear-wheel steering), which is integrated with Side Slip Control (SSC3), makes for more rapid response to steering wheel inputs entering and exiting corners, thanks to the rear wheels steering in the same direction as the front ones.
The GTC4 Lusso T’s styling remains the same innovative take on the shooting brake coupé, reinterpreting the concept with an extremely streamlined, tapered shape that gives it an almost fastback-like silhouette.
The cabin is an effortless melding of distinctive Ferrari styling and the luxurious elegance expected of a fourseater GT.
The GTC4 Lusso T features the unique Dual Cockpit architecture, designed to enhance the shared driving experience for both driver and passenger.
It also incorporates the latest iteration of the infotainment system complete with an impressive 10.25” HD capacitive touchscreen.