Luggage Space Expands to 800 Liters

Finally,the Ferrari Four (hereafter, FF)has arrived in Japan. The FF is Ferrari's first four-wheel-drive model and features a distinctiveshooting brake-style designadopted for this GT car. Regarding its target customer, Ferrari Japan stated that it was developed for customers who "want to drive a Ferrari more frequently and desire a high level of comfort in terms of ergonomics, passenger space, and luggage space."

In fact, the interior space comfortably accommodates adults up to 195cm in the front seats and 185cm in the rear. Interior storage alone amounts to 20 liters, with a trunk capacity of 450 liters. The trunk can hold four standard-sized suitcases, or two golf bags and two soft cases, or two strollers and two soft cases. Furthermore, folding down the rear seatbacks increases the space to over 800 liters.

CO2 Emissions Reduced by 25% Compared to Previous V12 Engine

The engine, as previously introduced,is a 65° V12 with a total displacement of 6,262cc and direct gasoline injection (GDI). It produces a maximum output of 485kW (660ps) at 8,000rpm and a maximum torque of 683Nm (69.6kgm) at 6,000rpm. It generates an impressive 500Nm of torque at just 1,000rpm. Mated to a 7-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox, it achieves 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and 0-200km/h in 11 seconds, with a top speed of 335km/h. Braking from 100-0km/h takes just 35 meters, thanks to the third-generation carbon-ceramic brakes used by Ferrari.

Environmental performance includes a fuel consumption of 15.4 liters/100 km (approximately 6.5 km/liter). CO2 emissions are 360g/km, a reduction of about 25% compared to previous V12 engines. This is achieved not only through the engine's direct injection system but also via the HELE (High Emotion/Low Emission) system, which incorporates stop-start technology, a continuously controlled fuel pump, a brushless motor radiator fan, optimized gear shifts, and an externally controlled A/C compressor.

The suspension, known as SCM3, utilizes magnetorheological dampers that control viscosity with magnetic fluid. The front suspension is a double wishbone, while the rear is a multi-link setup.

Equipped with the Proprietary 4RM System

The highlight of the FF is its groundbreaking four-wheel-drive system, Ferrari's first. Ferrari claims its proprietary 4RM system is 50% lighter than conventional four-wheel-drive systems. It maintains torque to the rear wheels while the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) mounted at the front distributes the necessary torque to the front wheels based on road conditions. By integrating vehicle control systems such as E-Diff, F1-Trac, and the PTU into a single CPU, optimal torque distribution to individual wheels is achieved.

Weight distribution is 53% to the rear, achieved by placing the engine and PTU in the mid-front and the gearbox on the rear axle. Weight reduction measures, including the use of the latest cast materials for the engine and advanced aluminum alloys for the body, bring the vehicle's weight down to 1,880kg.

The price is 32 million yen. Orders began in March, with deliveries scheduled to commence sequentially from October onwards.

Ferrari Four
Body Dimensions | Length 4,907 x Width 1,953 x Height 1,379mm
Wheelbase | 2,990mm
Vehicle Weight | 1,880kg
Engine | 6.2-liter V12
Maximum Output | 485kW (660ps) / 8,000rpm
Maximum Torque | 683Nm (69.6kgm) / 6,000rpm
European Combined Fuel Economy | 15.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions | 360g/km
Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive
Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Price | 32,000,000 yen