Performance Review: Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari GTC4Lusso Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Ferrari GTC4Lusso has a 6262cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The GTC4Lusso shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GTC4Lusso's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1790 kgs (3946 lbs) this makes the Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 6262cc 48V V12 engine produces 680 bhp (507 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 514 lb-ft (696.8 Nm) @ 5750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari GTC4Lusso.

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso has a Power to weight ratio of 379.8 bhp per ton and 287.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 GTC4Lusso competing with the 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 (400.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari GTC4Lusso generating around 287.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8 (311.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 (311.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GTC4Lusso and the 2008 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.04 secs @ 123.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (10.99 secs), the 1965 Iso Grifo GL 365 5.4L V8 (10.99 secs), and the 2014 Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 (10.99 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 has a maximum speed of 208mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 GTC4Lusso equals the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (219 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 then how about the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (219 mph), the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (220 mph), or the 2011 Aston-Martin One77 7.3L V12 (220 mph).

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