The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T revealed 23.09.2016: First four-seater in Prancing Horse history with V8 turbo Official debut at upcoming Paris Show

First four-seater in Prancing  Horse  history with V8 turbo

Official debut at upcoming Paris Show



The upcoming Paris Motor Show provides  the venue for the unveiling of the GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing  Horse  history to sport a  turbo-charged V8 engine,  hailing  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. Its maximum power  output is 610 cv at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque of 760 Nm is available at between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm.



The V8 turbo's characteristics suit day-to-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 GTC4Lusso 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 feeling of longitudinal performance in this new model  has  been  enhanced at low speeds  by Variable Boost Management and  underscored by throttle response with zero turbo  lag.  


Thanks   to  variable   torque  curves  (VBM)   between  3rd     and   7th     gear, longitudinal acceleration is consistent through the ratios, increasing  smoothly with engine speed,  resulting in a feeling of vivid but superbly progressive acceleration.



The GTC4Lusso  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 four-seater GT. 


The GTC4Lusso 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.
 



GTC4Lusso T   Brief technical specifications


Engine


Type                                                      V8 - 90° turbo
Overall displacement                               3,855  cc
Bore and stroke                                       86.5 mm x 82 mm
Maximum power output*                         449 kW (610 cv) at 7,500  rpm
Maximum torque                                    760 Nm at 3,000  - 5,250  rpm



Dimensions and weight


Length                                                      4,922  mm
Width                                                       1,980  mm
Height                                                       1,383  mm
Dry weight **                                             1,740  kg
Weight distribution                                     46% front - 54% rear


Performance

Maximum speed                                          >320 km/h
0-100 km/h                                                  3.5 sec


Fuel consumption and CO2  emissions

Fuel consumption***                                 11.6 l/100 km
Emissions***                                            265g CO2/km


*Power  expressed  in kW and  cv for reasons  of homogeneity.  With 98  octane fuel
**Equipped with specific optional extras
*** Under homologation







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