Cars & Autos | Thursday 23 June, 2016 2:17 pm |

During one of the charming evenings of the holy month of Ramadan, Fast Auto Technic Co., the official importer of Ferrari luxury sport automobiles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia revealed the new Ferrari GTC4Lusso at a prestigious launch ceremony, attended by the wealthy Saudi business community, motor enthusiasts and selected of major Media, the event was held at a luxurious ballroom in Riyadh. All invitees were welcomed by higher management from Ferrari; Giulio Zauner, the General Manager of Ferrari Middle East & Africa, and from Fast Auto Technic Co., the official importer of Ferrari in Saudi Arabia, Fathi Allam, the General Manager and Saher Fataftah, the National Brand Manager. 

 

During the event, Giulio Zauner, the General Manager of Ferrari Middle East & Africa stated in his speech: " Our ambition with Ferrari has no limits, we are constantly looking to develop our products to new levels, with a unique mixture of: Leadership; Safety; Comfort; and Reliability, to provide customers with the experience of driving the greatest car in the world.  As the GTC4Lusso is a new member of Ferrari family, we are pleased that you’ve joined us in this celebration".

 

Furthermore, Fathi Allam, General Manager of Fast Auto Technic Co., the official importer of Ferrari in Saudi Arabia Said: " Fast  Auto Technic is very proud to reveal this fascinating car today in this exclusive event. Ferrari cars that are launched in the Saudi market are always treated with a high level of attention as the dealer of Ferrari. But Ferrari GTC4Lusso will have a special attention as Ferrari's client has a distinguished personality; therefore, our attention will be so special for this super model".

 

The GTC4Lusso is a new four-seater model that integrates rear-wheel steering with four-wheel drive for the first time, hailing another major advance for the versatile sporty Grand Tourer concept.   

 

As Ferrari’s latest interpretation of the four-seater, a configuration that holds a very special place in Maranello tradition, the GTC4Lusso makes exhilarating Prancing Horse sports car performance and elegance available to four rather than just two occupants.  

 

Thanks to a 6,262cc V12 that punches out a maximum of 690 cv at a 8,000 rpm and peak torque of 697 Nm at 5,750 rpm, with 80% available at just 1,750 rpm, the GTC4Lusso delivers an astonishing top speed of 335 km/h and sprints from 0 to 100 km in 3.4 seconds. Both its 13.5:1 compression ratio and its 2.6 kg/cv weight-to-power-ratio set new records for the category.

 

Seamless integration of its complex vehicle dynamics control systems means the powerful GTC4Lusso performs brilliantly in all driving situations, but really comes into its own on challenging low-grip surfaces, delivering a consistent sense of stability and comfort.

 

Based on the latest, fourth generation of the Side Slip Control, the new Ferrari-patented 4RM-S system integrates and controls the 4RM Evo four-wheel drive’s PTU (Power Transfer Unit), the rear-wheel steering, E-Diff and SCM-E active damping.

 

Penned by Ferrari Design, the GTC4Lusso is a further refinement of the shooting brake coupé, reinterpreting the concept with an extremely streamlined, tapered shape that underscores its perfect balance of elegance and sportiness whilst still incorporating large comfortable rear seats and a roomy boot behind them. At the front, the new Dual Cockpit architecture enhances the shared driving experience for both driver and passenger. In fact, four plush wraparound seats and the cabin’s meticulously crafted quality materials create the same ambience as a luxurious living space for all occupants. One of the selection criteria for the materials adopted was weight reduction to heighten the sense of sporty luxury typical of a thoroughbred Ferrari.  The navigation and infotainment platform, featuring a 10.25” HD screen with capacitive touch technology, is new, too.