Not too shabby for Malaysia eh? We actually get to view the newest Ferrari at the same time it is launched officially at the 2016 Paris Motor Show! NAZA Italia, official importer of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, has unveiled the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T in a simultaneous global debut event. The reveal was held at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur today, in tandem with the car’s official launch at the Paris Motor Show.
This premiere is definitely an honour for Malaysia as Ferrari customers in Malaysia get to see it first aside from those in Paris and in Europe. Present at the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T media premiere earlier today in Kuala Lumpur were Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman of NAZA World Group of Companies and Mr. Dieter Knechtel, CEO of Ferrari Far and Middle East Hub.
According to Ferrari, the GTC4Lusso T brings about a new Ferrari GT concept that is aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty, versatile, and ideal for driving on a daily basis. Something that they can use it for their commute to work instead of just purely for recreation. And track days. With this car you can take 3 of your friends to the nearest mamak stall for drinks or an outing with the kids. How's that for a Ferrari?
The new Grand Tourer type of Ferrari combines elegance, superb occupant comfort and sportiness with the thrilling driving dynamics delivered by a combination of rear-wheel-only drive, four-wheel steering, lighter overall weight and increased weight bias towards the rear (46:54).
The car’s 3.9-litre V8 turbo is the latest evolution to emerge from the engine family that was nominated the 2016 International Engine of the Year. Its maximum poweroutput is 610 cv (601hp) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque of 760 Nm is available at between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm. 0-100kmh in 3.5seconds and a maximum speed in the 320kmh region. Not too bad for a Shooting Brake styled supercar that can easily carry four in relative comfort.
This is the first Turbocharged V8 Ferrari that can sit four people comfortably. There have been other four-seater V8 Ferrari - the 208 / 308GT4 (1973-1980) - pictured above and the the Mondial (1980 - 1993) - pictured below. This, is the first time a 2+2 Ferrari gets a V8 Turbocharged engine. Yup. Some Ferrari history for you here folks. So it has been a while since we had a 4 seater Ferrari with a V8 engine. But you could also say that the GTC4Lusso T is the first front-mid engined 2+2 seater V8 Turbo Ferrari also.
The supercar will be on sale with the base price of RM 1,088,000.00 (excluding duty and customization options). I predict RM2,000,000++ easily once you add in all the taxes and also the choice of leather, colour, custom fitted luggage for that grand touring trip to Bangkok, some initials, some extra bits and pieces.
MEDIA RELEASE (and more photos below)
NAZA Italia
reveals Ferrari GTC4Lusso T in simultaneous global debut
Kuala
Lumpur, 29 September 2016
–
NAZA Italia, official importer of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, has
unveiled the
Ferrari GTC4Lusso T in a simultaneous global debut event. The reveal
was held at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur today, in tandem with the
car’s official launch at the Paris Motor Show. The first
four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8
engine, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T hails a whole new Ferrari GT concept
that’s aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty, versatile, and
ideal for driving on a daily basis.
Present at
the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T media premiere in Kuala Lumpur were Datuk
Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman of
NAZA World Group of Companies and Mr. Dieter Knechtel, CEO of Ferrari
Far and Middle East Hub.
“It is
the first time Malaysia has been given the honour of participating in
a simultaneous global debut of a Ferrari. We are humbled and grateful
to have been granted such an opportunity and also know NAZA Italia’s
customers appreciate the fact that they are one of the first in the
world to acquaint themselves with the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T,” said
Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive
Chairman of NAZA World Group of Companies.
The new GT
effortlessly marries elegance, superb occupant comfort and sportiness
with the thrilling driving dynamics delivered by a combination of
rear-wheel-only drive, four-wheel steering, lighter overall weight
and increased weight bias towards the rear (46:54).
The
car’s 3.9-litre V8 turbo is the latest evolution to emerge from the
engine family that was nominated the 2016 International Engine of the
Year. Its maximum poweroutput
is 610 cv at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque of 760 Nm is available at
between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm.
The
V8 turbo’s characteristics suit day-to-day driving in urban
contexts: a rich powerful soundtrack in acceleration that becomes
more muted at lower speeds, rapid pick-up from low revs courtesy of
versatile, modular torque delivery and, last but not least, excellent
range.
Ferrari
ushers in a whole new GT concept with this dynamic four-seater.
Powered by the latest evolution of the V8 turbo engine that won
overall International Engine of the Year 2016, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso
T delivers heightened performance for a sporty everyday drive.
“The
Ferrari GTC4Lusso T has all the superior qualities Ferrari owners
have come to admire in the brand and we know without a doubt that
Malaysian Ferraristi are going to take a great liking to this model.
NAZA Italia’s consistent and successful growth of the brand made it
a fitting choice of partners with whom to host a simultaneous launch
as the global debut,” stated Mr. Dieter Knechtel, CEO of Ferrari
Far and Middle East Hub.
The
Ferrari GTC4Lusso T’s dynamic control systems have been
specifically calibrated to boost responsiveness to commands. In
particular, the 4WS (rear-wheel steering), which is integrated with
Side Slip Control (SSC3), makes for more rapid response to steering
wheel inputs entering and exiting corners, thanks to the rear wheels
steering in the same direction as the front ones.
The
feeling of longitudinal performance in this new model has been
enhanced at low speeds by Variable Boost Management and underscored
by throttle response with zero turbo lag. Thanks to variable torque
curves (VBM) between 3rd
and 7th
gear,
longitudinal acceleration is consistent through the ratios,
increasing smoothly with engine speed, resulting in a feeling of
vivid but superbly progressive acceleration.
The
Ferrari GTC4Lusso T’s styling remains the same innovative take on
the shooting brake coupé, reinterpreting the concept with an
extremely streamlined, tapered shape that gives it an almost
fastback-like silhouette. The cabin is an effortless melding of
distinctive Ferrari styling and the luxurious elegance expected of a
four-seater GT. The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T features the unique Dual
Cockpit architecture, designed to enhance the shared driving
experience for both driver and passenger. It also incorporates the
latest iteration of the infotainment system complete with an
impressive 10.25” HD capacitive touchscreen.
“NAZA
Italia expects that the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T will be a new favourite
among Malaysian Ferraristi and that this model’s warm welcome will
be reflected in its sales,” stated Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal.
The
Prancing Horse’s first V8-turbocharged four-seater is being
introduced at the base price of RM 1,088,000.00 (excluding duty and
customization options).
Ferrari
GTC4Lusso T
Brief
technical specifications
Engine
Type V8
- 90° turbo
Overall
displacement 3,855
cc
Bore
and stroke 86.5
mm x 82 mm
Maximum
power output* 449
kW (610 cv) at 7,500 rpm
Maximum
torque 760
Nm at 3,000 – 5,250 rpm
Dimensions
and weight
Length 4,922
mm
Width 1,980
mm
Height 1,383
mm
Dry
weight ** 1,740
kg
Weight
distribution 46%
front - 54% rear
Performance
Maximum
speed >320
km/h
0-100
km/h 3.5
sec
Fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions
Fuel
consumption*** 11.6
l/100 km
Emissions*** 265g
CO2/km
*Power
expressed in kW and cv for reasons of homogeneity. With
98 octane fuel
**Equipped
with specific optional extras
***
Under homologation
You can tell that the GTC4Lusso T is a very long (and large) supercar from this angle
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and http://www.facebook.com/nazaitalia
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