Ferrari GTC4Lusso killed off
Prancing horse brand's four-seat V12- and V8-powered GTC4Lusso wagon quietly phased out ahead of big SUV launchFerrari has officially confirmed it is winding down production of both the V12-powered GTC4Lusso and the V8-powered GTC4Lusso T wagon, with some markets already reported to have received their final batch of cars.
Dwindling sales and the build-up towards the launch of the Italian supercar-maker's first SUV, previewed by the 2018 Project Purosangue concept, are thought to be the chief reasons behind culling the four-seat GTC4Lusso range.
However, a Ferrari spokesman told
that the end of GTC4Lusso production was "In accordance with its five-year model strategy announced in 2017 and the company’s standard model life cycle".As far as life cycles go, the big four-seat four-wheel drive Ferrari 'shooting brake' has had a good innings. The GTC4Lusso was launched back in 2016 but was actually a facelifted version of the 2011 FF, which in turn replaced the old 612 Scaglietti.
More of a two-door wagon than a traditional Ferrari GT, the FF and its GTC4Lusso replacement won fans among buyers thanks to its space, usability, all-wheel traction and comfort for long-distance cruises.
Following the GTC4Lusso's introduction, the 507kW/697Nm normally-aspirated 6.3-litre V12 was joined by the cheaper rear-wheel drive GTC4Lusso T that came powered by the car-maker's twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8, which still produced 449kW and even more torque (760Nm).
It now appears set to be indirectly replaced in 2021 by the Purosangue-based SUV, as it's thought Ferrari was unhappy with the GTC4Lusso coexisting in its line-up alongside what will be the most controversial vehicle in its 91-year history of making sports cars and supercars.
Ferrari recently confirmed that its first high-riding crossover vehicle will share its platforms with the new Roma GT, which is also expected to lend many of its dramatic design cues to the big SUV.
It's not been confirmed, but the Ferrari SUV is rumoured to come with an unusual three-door layout, with a half-door packaged behind the driver to provide passengers access to the rear cabin.
Under the bonnet, the big SUV should come with electrified turbo V6 and V8 plug-in hybrid powertrains, plus the option of a mighty 6.5-litre V12.
All models will come with all-wheel drive and it's thought the Purosangue will slot into the gap left by the GTC4Lusso with prices kicking off at around $500,000 in Australia for the least powerful versions.
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