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2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso: The New Ferrari Family Car

  • <p>The GTC4Lusso gets a 29 horsepower bump over the FF, now making 681-hp and 514 lb.-ft. of torque from its 6.3-liter V-12. That will take you to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.</p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    The GTC4Lusso gets a 29 horsepower bump over the FF, now making 681-hp and 514 lb.-ft. of torque from its 6.3-liter V-12. That will take you to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.

  • <p>The most notable styling tweaks arrive at the rear. Ferrari call the styling “chiseled” and sharpened over the outgoing FF. We’d agree with that statement. </p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    The most notable styling tweaks arrive at the rear. Ferrari call the styling “chiseled” and sharpened over the outgoing FF. We’d agree with that statement.

  • <p>What that chiseled look does is deliver a far lower drag coefficient number when compared to the FF. Ferrari doesn’t say precisely what that number is, however. </p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    What that chiseled look does is deliver a far lower drag coefficient number when compared to the FF. Ferrari doesn’t say precisely what that number is, however.

  • <p>For the first time, Ferrari has combined rear-wheel steering to its all-wheel-drive system. Along with magnetic ride suspension and an electronic differential, the GTC4 Lusso is aiming to improve on the FF’s already stellar dynamics. Plus the four-wheel steer is called “4RM-S,” which is probably just another excuse to pick a complicated name. </p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    For the first time, Ferrari has combined rear-wheel steering to its all-wheel-drive system. Along with magnetic ride suspension and an electronic differential, the GTC4 Lusso is aiming to improve on the FF’s already stellar dynamics. Plus the four-wheel steer is called “4RM-S,” which is probably just another excuse to pick a complicated name.

  • <p>Those with keen eyes will note the grille looks a wider, like its trying to eat a banana whole. This is to improve cooling. Also, how much does this thing look like a Corvette? Don’t blame Ferrari, Chevy copied them.</p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    Those with keen eyes will note the grille looks a wider, like its trying to eat a banana whole. This is to improve cooling. Also, how much does this thing look like a Corvette? Don’t blame Ferrari, Chevy copied them.

  • <p>Inside we have a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This offsets a smaller steering wheel.</p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    Inside we have a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This offsets a smaller steering wheel.

  • <p>The real key to this shooting brake is those rear seats, where people with normal-sized legs can comfortably reside. The leather, too, look exquisite.</p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    The real key to this shooting brake is those rear seats, where people with normal-sized legs can comfortably reside. The leather, too, look exquisite.

  • <p>See, exquisite…. As you’d expect for the price of a nice house. </p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    See, exquisite…. As you’d expect for the price of a nice house.

  • <p>Check back with Yahoo Autos for more info on the GTC4Lusso after its full reveal in Geneva in the coming weeks.</p>
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    2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

    Check back with Yahoo Autos for more info on the GTC4Lusso after its full reveal in Geneva in the coming weeks.

<p>The GTC4Lusso gets a 29 horsepower bump over the FF, now making 681-hp and 514 lb.-ft. of torque from its 6.3-liter V-12. That will take you to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.</p>
<p>The most notable styling tweaks arrive at the rear. Ferrari call the styling “chiseled” and sharpened over the outgoing FF. We’d agree with that statement. </p>
<p>What that chiseled look does is deliver a far lower drag coefficient number when compared to the FF. Ferrari doesn’t say precisely what that number is, however. </p>
<p>For the first time, Ferrari has combined rear-wheel steering to its all-wheel-drive system. Along with magnetic ride suspension and an electronic differential, the GTC4 Lusso is aiming to improve on the FF’s already stellar dynamics. Plus the four-wheel steer is called “4RM-S,” which is probably just another excuse to pick a complicated name. </p>
<p>Those with keen eyes will note the grille looks a wider, like its trying to eat a banana whole. This is to improve cooling. Also, how much does this thing look like a Corvette? Don’t blame Ferrari, Chevy copied them.</p>
<p>Inside we have a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This offsets a smaller steering wheel.</p>
<p>The real key to this shooting brake is those rear seats, where people with normal-sized legs can comfortably reside. The leather, too, look exquisite.</p>
<p>See, exquisite…. As you’d expect for the price of a nice house. </p>
<p>Check back with Yahoo Autos for more info on the GTC4Lusso after its full reveal in Geneva in the coming weeks.</p>
Alex Lloyd
·Editor at Large

Perhaps Ferrari deemed the LaFerrari name too simple? Maybe they read the Internet comments calling it the most stupid name in history? Either way, simplistic names at Ferrari are no more. This is the GTC4Lusso—in other words, the new version of the Ferrari FF.

It follows the release of the F12tdf, which looks ridiculous when written and has no connection to a famous bicycle race. As for the GTC4Lusso, apparently the name was inspired by famous old Ferraris such as the 330 GTC, 330 GT and 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. Why it can’t just be called the 2017 FF, I don’t know. But it can’t.