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Ferrari has confirmed it will reveal the GTC4Lusso at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
This four-seater shooting brake coupe is not entirely new, however, but a significantly revised version of the FF – the new name has been chosen to recall previous Ferrari classics such as the 330 GTC and GT, and the 250 GT Berlina Lusso.
The GTC4Lusso’s on-sale date and price are yet to be announced though it is likely to start from around £226,000.
Among the changes, the GTC4Lusso becomes the first Ferrari to be fitted with both four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering. The new 4RM-S (four-wheel drive and steering) system is evolved from the Italian supercar brand’s recently launched Slip Slide Control and incorporates an electronic differential and active dampers.
The GTC4Lusso’s engine is a 12-cylinder 6.2-litre unit with 690PS at 8000rpm and 697NM of torque at 5750rpm; 80% of this torque is available from 1750rpm.
Ferrari describes the streamlined, tapered exterior shape of the GTC4Lusso as almost fastback like. Changes over its predecessor include a new front grille with integrated air intakes, wing-mounted air vents, a roof-mounted rear spoiler and triple section rear diffuser.
Inside the updates include a dual cockpit layout, with the front-seat passenger given their own display unit with various functions available. Also new is the infotainment system, based around a 10.25in touchscreen, while the steering wheel is more compact, thanks chiefly to the air bag being reduced in size.
Ferrari hopes that the GTC4Lusso’s versatility – its all-wheel-drive layout encouraging use on poorer road surfaces and in inclement weather – will attract younger buyers to the brand. Research suggests such drivers tend to make more use of their cars, completing up to 30% higher mileage.
