Performance Review: Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari GTC4Lusso Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo 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 3855cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GTC4Lusso shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. 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 1740 kgs (3836 lbs) this makes the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 3855cc 32V V8 engine produces 602 bhp (448 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 561 lb-ft (760.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 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 2015 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro (369.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari GTC4Lusso.

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso has a Power to weight ratio of 345.9 bhp per ton and 322.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 GTC4Lusso competing with the 2015 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro (369.3 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 (369.3 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 322.4 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 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (346.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (345.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo as fast as 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 or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GTC4Lusso and the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 5.0L Boxer

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.39 secs @ 120.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 5.0L Boxer (11.34 secs), the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (11.35 secs), and the 1965 Ford Mustang GT 350 Shelby (11.36 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 GTC4Lusso equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 3.9L V8 Turbo then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

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