When it comes to luxury vehicles, few people have never heard the name Ferrari. For some, it’s a dream car, for others, the company is so legendary and the cars are so exclusive that they are almost mythical. Since the inception of Ferrari in 1947, they have been responsible for some of the most stylish and the fastest luxury cars on the road.
One example of this is the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso. They call this one “the pinnacle of sporty luxury”, and it’s pretty easy to see why. This car, which was launched in 2016, is classic Ferrari. It has the style we all know and love, but it’s also considered the most practical choice out of Ferrari’s offerings. It should be noted that the GTC4 Lusso was a replacement for the Ferrari FF.
The latest model of this iconic sports luxury car was in 2020 and it’s truly a standout in recent Ferrari history. There is a lot to love about this car. It’s elegant, it calls back to Ferraris of the past, and it’s a super-fast ride.
Here is our favorite feature of the 2020 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso.
The Almost Extreme Use Of Power
When we said this was considered the practical Ferrari, that was about the fact that this car seats up to four. Not the fact that this beast is a bit of a racecar. The 2020 Ferrari GTC4 is powered by a 6.3-liter V12 Naturally Aspirated engine.
This behemoth of a machine produces an impressive 680 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. As for torque, it’s 514 lb-ft, according to continentalautosports.com. This car has a top speed of 208 miles per hour and it can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in an extreme 3.4 seconds. This all makes this practical car a great deal more exciting than your typical four-seater.
You may think that a car like this would be really bad for the environment. The official Ferrari site boasts that the GTC 4 Lusso has an emissions ratio of just .51 gCO2/KM/cv. They compared this to the Lusso’s predecessor having an emissions ratio of .55 with the same units of measurement.
This combination of power and efficiency was achieved due to Ferrari’s cutting-edge technological advances. For one, the company implemented newly designed piston heads. Also, they are using anti-knock control software as well as multispark injection. They also found ways to do this while reducing the overall weight of the car.
In terms of fuel economy, a driver could go an estimated 312 miles on a tank of fuel. It uses premium gasoline.
So, what else makes it special?
The Interior Is All About Convenience
One thing you can count on a luxury car for is a great interior. The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is no exception to that rule. Starting with the infotainment system used here. It has a 10.25-inch full HD touchscreen as well as a completely redesigned HMI. This system even has a split view function. Using this allows the screen to show different types of options at the same time.
This latest model of the GTC4 Lusso also includes a redesigned driver cockpit. The steering wheel is more compact, which makes the instrument cluster easier to use. This may seem like a minor detail, but these are some of the things that make a person truly fall in love with a car.
There is also a passenger display in the form of an LCD touchscreen. Of course, this isn’t as big as the main touchscreen, but it’s a nice feature to make the passenger’s experience more enjoyable. They also put effort into making the passenger seat comfortable. Notably, the armrests are softer than they were in previous models or in the FF. The passenger also gets separate storage compartments.
Besides all this, the interior of this car is simply beautiful. It’s simple while also being super advance in many ways. Ferrari is truly the best of both worlds.
The GTC4 Lusso Is True Luxury
Some luxury cars don’t live up to the definition of their class of rides. Sure, they may look good, but what truly makes them luxury cars beyond their nameplate? The thing about Ferrari is that this has never been a problem for them, and the GTC4 Lusso is proof of this.
There is a reason why so many people love this car. It’s not just fast, it’s super fast with its 3.4-second acceleration speed. It’s also one of the best recent examples of the excellent use of technology and style. The company puts time into developing these rides to truly serve its customers in the best, most luxurious ways possible.
It should be noted that there are no plans for the company to make a new GTC4 Lusso, as this is in accordance with their standard model cycle of five years. This was confirmed in 2020