Have an FF drove the GTC4 lusso - WOW!

Don't read too much into the negative posts about the Lusso from FF owners here. It is very clear the Lusso is a better car, a normal evolution of the FF...

 

I have put about 5000 miles on my 2017 F12. I just got the chance to experience the GTC4 Lusso. IMO, Ferrari is amazing at tuning these cars! The F12 revs higher, is more powerful, has the race mode for extra performance and drama. While I drive my F12 every day, I'd say the Lusso is more refined. The suspension and transmission make driving around in traffic very pleasant. The engine, of course, is amazing. Since it's tuned differently, the Lusso feels a little less high strung. If the extra seats and utility are important, I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with the Lusso.

 

After a full year with my FF, I sold it and my GTC4Lusso in 30 days away. What did it? Blasting around Livigno, Italy in a Lusso for 2 days in the Ferrari Corsa Pilots on Ice. Nothing wrong with the FF, just that the Lusso is better. No.. amazing.

 

Wow! I love to read real world opinions. Thanks for that and good luck with getting that new GTC4!

 

I sold our FF after diving the Lusso knowing I wanted a Cali and Lusso in my garage. The journey is half way there. Can't wait to finalize our spec. We just got our CaliforniaTHS and I am absolutely blown away by this car. Lusso will make the perfect garage mate.

Glad you enjoyed your drive, I say go for it! The options list is insane.

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an f12 not being tight? that doesnt make sense. I spent a cple hours in a lusso - was way quieter and softer than the FF. Faster and more agile for sure.

 

I really enjoy my Lusso as much as any other Ferrari I've owned. It's different than the ultra high performance TDF or 458 Aperta, but in a good way, because it's my daily driver. I look forward to driving it everyday as its both completely practical and sporty. I used to curse if caught in the rain in my other Fcars, but with the 4 wheel drive I actually enjoy it. If you are on the fence, I highly recommend this supercar. It's the perfect gentleman's (or Lady's) GT car that's ultra luxurious and yet a beast when you want it to be. Ferrari has done an amazing job creating a refined high performance uncompromising GT that you can truly enjoy everyday, BRAVO FERRARI!

 

+1

 

I experienced an unexpected stop and go traffic for almost 2 hours today in the GTC4 Lusso. I have to say, I can't think of a better car to be in! No complaints whatsoever. The Lusso is an amazing practical GT.

 

I feel the Lusso is more GT than the FF. I put probably 6,000 miles on the FF and about 1,000 thus far on the Lusso. My preference is a car that is more sporty, but I am not denigrating the Lusso, as it does what Ferrari wanted the car to do. It still has pop, it is just more refined than was the FF.

Put it this way, when I want a tame ride, I'll take the Lusso. It's not the car I take for an exhilarating experience. It seems to me I grabbed the keys for the FF more often as it did still provide that spark that is now masked more in the Lusso.

The OP mentioned looseness in the F12. It's a lighter car than the four seaters, so that might feel like a more loose car. It has a more aggressive throttle, more horsepower, and is generally a much larger handful to drive, so that too might feel "more loose." My experience in the F12 TdF has me questioning if it isn't the greatest car ever made, so your concern about the base F12 not being a good car versus a Lusso would seem to me to be nothing to fret over. It sounds like you prefer a stable cruiser with some pop. The Lusso is perfect for that. The updates in the cabin further accentuate those attributes.

 

right. loose and twitchy are 2 very different things. SUVs are loose. Race cars are twitchy.

 

I guess it all comes down to the words we want to use to hang ideas upon.

Question for the guys (or gals) driving the GTC4 frequently/ daily: How is the fuel mileage/ range? That was one of the gripes from many FF owners. I wonder if its even slightly improved on the GTC4?

 

15 l / 100 km in average - usual DD mode is in auto

 

Just traded my F12 for a GTC Lusso and must say I am loving it in every way my daily drive is an Audi A8 and this feels like I'm driving the Audi till I hit the accelerator and feel the power and hear the exhaust notes.

The engine notes are a little less pronounced that my F12 but all in all a great ride.

Only bad part my wife refers to it as a very expensive Subaru LOL

 

Can anyone tell me how to stop the screen from displaying the front sensor display when i stop with anything in front, I find it very annoying that I loose whatever the display had been showing

The only fix I have found so far is to push the sensor display button and it goes back to the screen.

thanks great car lousy owners manual

 

It's quieter UNTIL you step on it, then it sounds like the Capristo, deep scream that is not muted like the FF at high rpm. Tighter corners from the rear steer, yes. Not predictable at first. Definitely softer, you missed that one.

Agree on all except faster. My Lusso day was sluggish, maybe from test drivers. XPipe and Capristo maybe helping my FF low end torque as well as my driving the FF hard always.

It's like an Audi ... comfortable, quiet, full of buttons and boring, unless you push it. Yes.

 

Thanks- that's actually quite good! I work it out to 15.8 MPG. My daily right now is a BMW 750 and Id say Im doing about 18 MPG on average- both city and highway driving. On the highway I can sometimes see ~24. 15.8 is actually impressive for a big V12.

I am having fantasies of changing my daily car now... oh boy.....

 

Do it. When are we going shopping?? I can't wait!

 

LOL!!! Its always more fun when its not you writing the cheque!

 

Exactly!! I'll be ready when you are.

 

Twosherpaz you have nailed my sentiments. This is my first week with my 2012 FF and I went for it after testing the Lusso exactly as you formulated ......plus I like the FF rear lights better than the GT4s....plus I saved a bucket full of money.
I felt more "Ferrari" soul with FF compared to my other DD 991 TTS vs the rather more refined Lusso .

 

The FF is the last of the analog Ferrari GTs; the Lusso is the first of the digital ones.

 

How is the ff analog??? It has all the computers in the world lol


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U are one of the few to think that: I was super disappointed by the lusso vs the FF; didn’t sound as good, didn’t sound as great and I tested a 400k version one... not sure what happened with urs but definitely not the majority have that same positive experience.


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