NEW Ferrari GTC4Lusso 2018 QUICK PREVIEW

Intense research and development has boosted the 6,262 cc V12's maximum power output to 690 cv, making the GTC4 Lusso the most powerful car in its segment. Both its 2.6 kg/cv weight-to-power-ratio and its 13.5:1 compression ratio set new records for the category, too. Underlining the strong links between Ferrari's GT engine division the racing world, the V12 revs to a red line at a class-leading 8,250 rpm. Maximum torque is 697 Nm at 5,750 rpm with 80% already available at just 1,750 rpm for superb responsiveness even at low revs. This makes the GTC4 Lusso incredibly versatile: it is as equally at home in sports car mode as it is in more GT-type contexts, such as city centres or on long journeys. In fact the performance figures are those of a true thoroughbred sports car, with a maximum speed of 335 km/h and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds flat. The new V12's impressive performance figures are ensured by a series of leading-edge technical solutions, including newly-designed piston heads, the latest evolution of Ferrari's anti-knock control software, multispark injection and overall weight reduction. As a result the GTC4 Lusso also benefits from an improvement in specific emissions, producing just 0.51g CO2/km/cv compared to the FF's 0.55g. The adoption of 6-in-1 exhaust manifolds with equal length pipes and a new electronic by-pass valve, combined with the meticulous attention to perfecting engine harmonics at all engine speeds and in all kinds of throttle situations, have produced a unique, all-encompassing soundtrack that is engaging for occupants and driver alike. Providing a suitably sporting note during press-on driving, it recedes to a subtle yet potent purr in the city or on the motorway.