The 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso is a powerful yet sophisticated luxury sports coupe that comes with Ferrari’s new 12-cylinder engine to make every journey a radically different experience. This latest addition to the Ferrari range puts people at the centre of a new world whether being driven by only the driver or with all four seats occupied. The all-new GTC4Lusso has been designed to deliver a different and entirely new dynamic driving experience to luxury coupe enthusiasts.
The arrival of GTC4Lusso has changed the concept of four-seater four-wheel drive Grand Tourer forever with more capabilities and luxuries to offer. The coupe couples four-wheel drive with the four-wheel steering system to deliver an excellent sporty performance even when the road conditions are difficult for better grip. This is sublimely refined and a stylish coupe that is capable of occupying even extreme destinations, lengthy journeys, challenging twisty routes, and long straight roads in outstanding comfort.
It is fitted with a more powerful engine and a refined interior to deliver a rich and powerful sporty driving experience. The number 4 in the coupe’s name allude to its four comfortable seats that now come with more headroom and legroom.
Here is a detailed review of 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso with a closer look at its design, performance, technologies, safety and more.
Design of 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso
The 2017 GTC4Lusso is a luxury coupe that is designed for car lovers who want to experience the exhilaration of Ferrari driving anytime, anywhere, and anyhow on long journeys, snow mountain roads, and city streets in harmony. This coupe has an eye-catching exterior with a sporty design that leaves an aggressive presence wherever it goes. It has an interior that is equipped with luxuries and technologies to take the driving experience to a new level.
Exterior
The exterior of GTC4Lusso exudes exclusivity and elegance with unprecedented forms that underscore its dynamic traits in effortless sportiness and signature GT elements. The designers of Ferrari have further enhanced this shooting brake coupe with a powerful streamlined tapered shape that provides it an almost fastback-like silhouette. The coupe has enhanced aerodynamics with a smooth aerodynamic body that improves the stability as well as the fuel efficiency.
The sporty soul of the vehicle is underscored by the forms and styling of its rear side where the curve of the roof is lowered while retaining enough volume to guarantee enhanced space and comfort for all occupants, as well as an ample luggage compartment. The dynamically chiselled crease lines create a diapason theme along the coupe’s flanks to break up the optical mass, accentuate the muscular wheelarch, and impart a sculpted athleticism.
On the front of GTC4Lusso, it is dominated by a large single frame grille that not only provides all the necessary cooling to the engine but also lends the coupe a sense of impressive power. It has a long front bonnet that is connected all the way with the front bumper and provide a sleek look to the front side. A large air vent is also placed on the lower side of the front bumper to reduce the air drag for better stability. The available rear roof spoiler enables a smooth passage of air around the coupe for enhanced aerodynamics.
It has full LED headlights with automatic levelling to adjust the beam according to the changing road conditions for a better view of the road. The GTC4Lusso features LED daytime running lights and fog lamps that add to the vehicle’s visibility for other commuters. The Ferrari’s signature twin rear LED lights adorn the tail of the vehicle to make it look more purposeful.
The muscular shoulders of 2017 GTC4Lusso broaden its stance and are worked visually with the tail pipes to lend a sense of imposing power to the rear side. It has 20-inch multi-spoke light alloy wheels that provide excellent grip on different kind of terrains for a smooth and efficient ride.
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Interior
The interior of 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso is ergonomically designed with fine materials and is a true example of craftsmanship. The designers of Ferrari has meticulously produced a cabin that is a flawless triumph of sporty luxury. It has a new beautifully balanced Dual Cockpit architecture designed to enhance the shared driving experience for both the driver and passengers. It features a better legroom for rear passengers to make the ride more comfortable.
It has a leather trimmed cabin that provides a sophisticated and edgy style. To further enhance the comfort of the interior, the 2017 GTC4Lusso now comes with a redesigned cockpit including a newly design steering wheel that is more compact thanks to a new smaller airbag. The available three-spoke steering wheel is mounted with driver’s assistance controls to put the driver in complete control of the coupe without taking his eyes off the road. A driver center instrument cluster is placed behind the steering wheel that shows important information related to different vehicle’s functions in the digital display.
The cabin of 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso has improved insulation from the exterior noise that is attained by achieving a 20% improvement in the coupe’s chassis attachment points, a 25% quieter climate control, and improved damping system. It has a leather trimmed center console that is fitted with cup holders, armrest, and ergonomic features to enhance the comfort level of the passengers.
It has leather trimmed seats in the cabin with 2+2 seating adjustment that provide seating to 4 persons. The coupe has front bucket seats with 14 way power and 4-way lumbar support to enable the driver and front passenger to set their desired seating position for better comfort. A dual-zone automatic climate control that is quieter than ever is fitted in the cabin to effectively maintain the temperature according to the weather conditions.
Performance Attributes
The 2017 GTC4Lusso features a 6.3-litre V12 engine that makes it the most powerful coupe in its segment. This engine produces a maximum torque of 697Nm (that is a 5% increase) for superb responsiveness even at low revs. It produces 680 horsepower that is maximum to reach a fast speed of 335 Km/h with an exhilaration from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 3.4 seconds. This new engine is the result of leading-edge technical solutions including Ferrari’s anti-lock control software, newly-designed piston heads, multispark injection, and overall weight reduction. It is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and supports a four-wheel drive.
The coupe has powerful dynamics that improve the stability and torque delivery during the ride. It has a new and improved 4RM EVO System that is integrated with the rear wheel steering to deliver enhanced control to the driver for four-wheel drive. This innovative system was built around the fourth generation of the Slide Slip Control and now also incorporates the E-Diff electronic differential and SCN-E Suspension Damping System.
This new 4RM System also works in harmony with SS4-based Torque Vectoring Control to rapidly deliver and distribute the torque to the front axle. It results in an improvement in the differential between two wheels during cornering that improves the efficiency of torque delivering. The 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso also has an advanced Power Transfer Unit (PTU) that efficiently delivers the 90% of the available torque to the outside wheel without disturbing the overall traction assured by the front axle.
Technologies
To highlight the GTC4Lusso supreme Grant Tourer prowess, Ferrari has equipped it with a new ultra-intuitive infotainment system that makes all of its features and content instantly accessible. A number of advanced technologies are available that make the ride fun and safe. The available system includes a completely redesigned 10.25-inch full HD capacitive touchscreen with HMI functions that can be accessed both by screen or 2 rollers and 4 buttons. A Split View screen is also fitted in the dashboard that allows different types of content to be viewed simultaneously.
Following are the available technological features:
- Navigation with 3D Mapping
- Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
- Wireless Streaming
- Acoustic Eight Speaker Sound System
- Natural Voice Recognition
- Auto-dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
- Automatic Lift-gate
- USB Ports
Safety Features
The vehicles of Ferrari are always fitted with excellent safety features that make them safe to be driven in different road conditions. The 2017 GTC4Lusso is also fitted with modern safety features that make it an ideal safe vehicle to drive at fast speed on different kinds of terrains.
Following are the fitted important safety features in the coupe:
- Cruise Control
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Driveline Traction Control
- Tyre Pressure Warning
- Multiple Airbags
- Side Impact Beams
Price and Availability in the UAE
The 2017 GTC4Lusso is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 1,150,000 that can go up to AED 1,300,000.
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