The new GTC4Lusso T is Ferrari’s answer for those looking for a less powerful, Maranello-bred four-seater. So, how does 610 PS (602 hp) sound?
The V12-powered GT4Lusso might be a little too much for a daily driver, that’s why Ferrari came up with a more efficient variant, animated by its award-winning V8 engine.
Developing 610 PS (602 hp) at 7,500 rpm, and 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) of maximum torque between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm, the 3,855 cc powerhouse is described as being compact, responsive, and fuel-efficient. It also has a specific output of 158 ps/l (156 hp/l), all thanks to new, high resistance aluminum alloy pistons and con-rods, (created to maximize pressure inside the combustion chamber) more linear high- and low-pressure air ducts in the intake system, and a new intercooler.
Like the other models powered by the same unit, the GTC4Lusso T guarantees an instant throttle response and excellent performance across the entire rev range due to a flat-plane crankshaft, compact turbines, and a three-piece cast exhaust manifold.
Moreover, thanks to its Variable Boost Management, a control software that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, the car is 30 percent more fuel efficient than the V12-engined model – all while retaining an unmistakable soundtrack.
On the other hand, the model lost its all-wheel-drive system, but a lower overall weight and increased weight bias towards the rear allowed the adoption of a specific set-up for the 4WS and SCM. That’s another way of saying it has rear-wheel steering.
The model also benefits from a plethora of systems designed to make it more controllable, grippy, fun to drive, and almost as fast as the V12 model. On the outside, no one will know the difference.
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