Renamed Ferrari Supercar Adds 4-Wheel Steering

Ferrari SpA’s new GTC4 Lusso four-seat supercar (formerly known as the FF) will be the first model to use the company’s 4-wheel-steering technology in an all-wheel-drive layout.

In addition to awd, the GTC4’s steering system is teamed with an updated version of Ferrari’s “Slip Slide Control” system with an electronic differential and dampers. The combination improves traction and handling under a variety of conditions, including snow, ice and low-grip roads, according to the company.

The all-wheel steering system turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels in certain situations based on vehicle speed, steering wheel angle and steering inputs. Ferrari also offers the technology on its rear-drive F12tdf model.

The front of the GTC4 maintains the basic design of the FF, but it sports a reworked grille with integrated air intakes and a new lower bumper. In the rear, the midcycle facelift includes a lower roofline, redesigned taillamps, a roof-mounted spoiler and a new diffuser. The changes have substantially improved aerodynamics, according to the carmaker.

The four-seater will continue to be powered by Ferrari’s 6.3-liter V-12 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Output increased about 6% to 690 hp and 514 lb-ft of torque, which allows the GTC4 to rocket from zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds—0.3 seconds faster than the FF.

The GTC4 Lusso moniker is a nod to past Ferrari models such as the 330 GTC, 330 GT and 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. The 4 signifies the car's four-wheel drive and steering systems.