Ferrari unveils GTC4Lusso: FF gets a new name, plus upgrades inside and out

The GTC4Lusso will make its debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show

Ferrari’s ‘sensible’ grand tourer has been given a makeover, which extends to a new name as well. Previously known as the FF, the four-wheel-drive four-seater is now called the GTC4Lusso, and it’s marked out by styling modifications such as a new grille with integrated intakes, reworked diffuser and roof spoiler. These are claimed to make the newcomer even more aerodynamic than its predecessor.

The GTC4Lusso’s 6.2-litre V12 has been fettled to produce 651bhp over the previous incarnation’s 680bhp, while maximum torque is 514lb ft. Eighty per cent of that is available at 1750rpm, although the engine doesn’t deliver its full muscle power until much higher in the rev range. The 0-62mph sprint is 3.4sec, 0.3sec better than in the FF, and top speed is the same 208mph as before.

As the Ferrari model to choose for long-distance driving, or motoring in adverse weather conditions, the model’s main appeal is its four-wheel-drive set-up. For the first time, this has been teamed with 4RM-S rear-wheel steering, which is claimed to ‘effortlessly handle the GTC4Lusso’s extraordinary torque even on snow-covered, wet or low-grip roads’.

Cabin updates include a 10.25in infotainment screen plus a dual cockpit display showing essential engine and performance data. The GTC4Lusso will make its debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show, and the price is expected to rise over the current model’s £226,023.