Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T tested on a winding road

At any rate, we headed to Ashiari and first tried out the handling, which was much less quick at the beginning of steering as we had experienced with the 488 and other cars, and much more responsive.It allows you to run more relaxed, even when you want to run light.

I haven't checked, but I think it probably has a larger lock-to-lock than the 488. In comfort mode, the car rolls a bit, but it holds on tight and is just right for sporty driving.

From the Shakego corner, try to put the car in sport mode.In the case of the GTC4 Lusso T, there is no race mode, and this sport mode is the sportiest mode.The gears drop a notch and the suspension becomes stiffer. The gears drop a notch and the suspension gets stiffer, butThere is little change in ride quality.Probably few people would notice this change unless they were sitting in the passenger seat and were informed that the switch had been changed. The change is that slight.

On the other hand, the difference becomes clear as they come around the corner.The amount of roll is totally different.of the car. It is obviously easier to drive than in Comfort mode, as there is obviously less roll and it goes through corners more obviously. I have experience with a variety of electronic dampers, but even when set to sport, the change in ride quality itself is quite small. This is probably a major feature of this damper.

The brakes, of course, have carbon ceramic brakes, something I didn't think that much of when I experienced the 488 and other Ferraris.The brakes on this GTC4 Lusso T seemed to have less play.So it took a little getting used to, and at first it was a little jerky around town. Once you get used to it, it is nothing to worry about, but the intense effect of the carbon brakes with such little play may surprise some people at first.

The engine's maximum output figure of 610 PS is not a date. It is overwhelmingly fast when turned and has a very strong body.Even at high speeds, it does not feel fast or scary at all.On the other hand, the overwhelming lightness of revving, as in the case of the 488 with the same V8 engine, which is in the red zone when you notice it, is a little overshadowed, and the engine is not as light as in the 488 with the same V8 engine.A little more emphasis on low and medium speed handling, a little more emphasis onThat's how I felt.

In Sport mode, try the paddle shifters. Operate the large fixed paddles on the back of the steering wheel and shift from second to third to fourth gear. The driver felt a large gearshift shock, which is rare in modern cars. This is not a sign of poor automatic transmission performance.Shifting shocks, obviously done as a stunt.It is.

Every time you shift into a higher gear, you are a little surprised to see the torque drop off for a moment, and then, after a slight pause, the clutch suddenly engages. And then, "BOOM! And then a howl. During this time, the occupant's head shakes with G-forces, and the car seems to be in the same state as the one in which it was driven.Now we're shifting gears!The production is a taste of what it is supposed to be like.

Manual car with reinforced clutch for old-time runners.So, without thinking about the comfort of the occupants, I had a scene in my mind of stepping on the clutch as if kicking off, quickly shifting gears, and then spasmodically connecting the clutch and shifting gears.Here, I sense a major difference in direction from Porsche.

the lastThe PDK of a Porsche, for example, is a gear shifting speed life, thoroughly considering how to seamlessly and smoothly transfer torque to the next gear, aiming to shave off even one tenth of a second from the time.The GT3's PDK is a prime example. On the other hand, Ferrari is an entertainer. The time is important, but more importantly, the car should entertain the passengers, make them feel the car is fast, and make them feel that it is awesome.

As I was getting used to the car, I decided to pick up the pace a little on the hill climb from the Arima side. The road is narrow and the gradient is very steep, and we are about to pass through the Ashiu Tunnel.As it runs up a little step and tries to enter the tunnel, the front end lightly swings from side to side.

The horse is shaking its head, not listening to me, and I make slight adjustments to the steering wheel to the right and left to try to make it run straight.

Here again I think, "Ferrari-nessI can feel the 'I'm not sure what I'm doing'. I have driven this road hundreds of times in various cars, but this kind of movement is new to me. At first, I thought it was similar to the movement of an RR air-cooled Porsche, but it was a little different.It is more of a jerky move, and perhaps this is another of Ferrari's style of attractions to entertain.

My brother, who also loves Ferraris, has always said, 'A little dangerous is the charm of Ferrari.I think I saw a little glimpse of that. I thought I caught a glimpse of this.

I calm down and try to drive while further analyzing the handling characteristics. After all, it's calmer than the other Ferraris at the beginning of the cut.The vehicle may suddenly try to cut into the road (oversteer tendency), or on the other hand, it may try to bulge out (understeer tendency).Occasional glimpses.

I tried various things, such as being aware of the load and changing the speed of steering operation, but in the end I could not figure out at what point in time either of these personalities would reveal themselves. One thing I can say, however, is that the essence of the fun of Ferrari lies in the difficulty of taming it through trial and error in this way.

This is another major difference from Porsche.Porsche, too, is interesting to tame due to its RR characteristics.However, the same tamingIn the case of Porsche, you can tame it to some extent by adhering to the basics of driving and learning "proper form" as they say in the sport.The first is the "I" in "I".

On the other hand.Ferrari is not just about mastering the basics of driving.I feel that the car cannot be tamed unless the driver understands its character and characteristics and gives it the correct instructions for its own use.

There is a depth to it, and I thought this is the reason why people are attracted to this area.

After taking the time to ride them this time, I realized once again that Maranello's prancing horses are quite different from Stuttgart's prancing horses, even though they are the same.Ferrari and Porsche, both of which are always easily compared, have different directions to aim for and different ways to entertain.

Although this has not been confirmed, I feel that the two manufacturers are probably not aware of each other at all. Car makers often imitate or closely resemble one another's products, but it seems as if these two makers are not aware of this at all.Both makers with one straight and strong philosophy.It is.

Rather than one being better or worse than the other, I think the choice is between the two, depending on what the driver wants and what he or she is aiming for.

Personal Evaluation

Handling:	(3.5 / 5)
Straight line stability:	(4.8 / 5)
Comfort at low speeds:	(3.7 / 5)
Comfort at high speeds:	(4.5 / 5)
Engine Feeling:	(4.6 / 5)
Engine sound:	(4.7 / 5)
Brakes :	(4.6 / 5)
Transmission :	(3.0 / 5)
Average:	(4.2 / 5)