Insiders Say the V8 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Is Better Than the V12 - Can It Be True?

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Today I drive what many consider a hidden gem in the Ferrari world - the GTC4Lusso T. For this car, Ferrari did something unusual and offered a second choice of engine. Not only that, but the V8 has another major change compared with the V12 and between those two things, experts say it's actually the one they'd buy. What about me?

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[JayEmmOnCars]

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[Shmee]

V8T is a great car, but it can't hold a candle to the V12. Exactly as you concluded, the 12-cylinder Ferrari engines are to die for and surprisingly with the right timing you actually don't end up spending as much as cars that on the face of it seem more regular. After owning 2x V12 Lussos, I hold it very highly in my favourite car list.

[curiousoffice]

Ferrari FF owner here with (arguably) the most serviced FF in the USA. Don’t ask. Long list and so many learnings! Anyway, this review nailed most aspects. Two things to add. First, the PTU gets talked about a lot but the DCT needs service and repair too and no, Ferrari doesn’t sell a repair kit. They will sell you a whole new Getrag. You don’t escape that with the V8. Secondly, the Lusso uses the FF rear axles which weren’t engineered for four-wheel steering and the passing of time has shown that they break and eventually need servicing. Point is, I love these things but there is no guarantee that the V8 will be meaningfully less expensive to run. Which was basically inferred in this great review.

[MarkB]

V12 Lusso owner here…. V8 is great but you’d feel like the dude who got the not quite as hot sister…😁

[Black-Villain]

I always preferred the styling of the FF to the GTC4Lusso

[somerandomfella]

The V12 with a set of Novitec pipes 😎👌

[dubski_]

I was very disappointed when they discontinued the GTC4 Lusso.

[noteimporta]

Gracias James.

Big fan here. You’ve made life relaxing, interesting, educational and fun for many episodes.
Una cerveza y un abrazo. Don

[benodie]

Very nice review, USA new subscriber who has come to the conclusion you Brits do the reviews better than anyone! Cheers.

[carolneumann]

I just took delivery of my 6 yr old 8400 mile cpo 12cyl Lusso. I bought it without driving one first. I had sat in one and knew immediately that I’d need a slight booster seat. Bought one before the delivery. Came off the delivery truck in pristine condition, I tossed that booster onto the drivers seat got in and I felt immediately at home. Took it for a nice little drive and I’m in love with the car. It joins my 488 spider, which I also love. I’m prepared to continue the warranty for as long as I own the car. I know about the PTU issues and DCT issues, and I only have my cars serviced by Ferrari.

[marksheridan]

As an owner of the v8 I do like it but I should have paid the extra £20k for the V12

[AntoniusTyas]

I'll be fair to Purosangue, it is actually a better-looking car in real-life especially when finished in elegant colours like Nero Purosangue or Blu Scozia. The interior is also a very nice place to sit in.

But compared with GTC4Lusso, it does lack elegance and flair. This, even in Giallo Triplo Strato with blue interior, still looks handsome.

EDIT: Wait, you bought a Vantage?

[draco]

Buy Italian V8s and V12s instead of EVs, that's a conclusion I can stand behind

[jonnowocky]

Having driven both, the T is the one. Only thing I’d trade my 348 for (would need a couple bags of sand on top but suspect that might change in a few years). The early iteration of the turbo V8 (pre F8) really is a marvel, and the simplification and more centred mass of this version make it up there with a 488 to drive imo. So good

[R-HWD]

Surely the most subdued shirt in James’ wardrobe?
We need a side channel, JayEmm on shirts!

[dans]

James hello 👋 from across the pond in Carmel, Ca. I like the direction you’re going with the comparison videos, thank you!

[KSL]

I loved my Lusso T. I would not hesitate to buy another if I needed another four seater Ferrari. I have an F12 which I love but the Lusso T was better on petrol when used daily as is the Portofino.

[madmitch]

A V12 Ferrari road car sounds just like a V12 Ferrari F1 car, but quieter 🎶😁 brilliant.

[Brian_Patrick]

On the one hand I like the idea of the AWD setup in the V12... on the other, I like the idea of having a lot less weight over the nose in the V8 setup.... but man oh man, if I were in the market for one of these, I'd probably pay the extra 40 or 50 grand or whatever for that V12 exhaust note alone.

[arjenwennekes]

Hello James,
Said it before, say it again: I love your video’s, love your accent and love your humour !
And I love supercars of course 😁, but I can‘t help also loving your recent video’s about the Lada and Alfa Sud. Your Style just makes it watching and learning about these ‚interesting classics‘ very entertaining; in my opinion anyway. Would love to see more of That in the future.
Keep making content!
Cheers!