It was at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show that Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] surprised the world with the FF, a shooting brake with V-12 performance and all-wheel drive.

 

At this year’s show, Ferrari have introduced an updated version of the car that receives some subtle styling tweaks, a four-wheel-steering system and a new name: GTC4 Lusso.

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The name will be familiar to Ferrari fans. It references some classics such as the 330 GTC or its 2+2 sister model, the 330 GT—one of Enzo Ferrari’s favourites—and the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. The number 4 alludes to the car’s four seats in the cabin. Also in the cabin, you’ll find a revamped dash complete with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system. The steering wheel is more compact thanks to a smaller air bag and the integrated controls are said to be more ergonomic.

 

Under the hood is Ferrari’s familiar 6.3-liter V-12, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. In this latest application, the engine delivers 680 horsepower and 514 pound-feet of torque. By comparison, the outgoing FF delivers 651 hp and 504 lb-ft. The engine is said to be much more tractable, with Ferrari claiming as much as 80 percent of the torque is produced from as low as 1,750 rpm.

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Other claims made by Ferrari include a 0-62 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph. That’s not bad considering the car with all fluids and a driver will weigh almost 4,400 lb—and that’s with optional lightweight features. The weight distribution, meanwhile, is 47-53 front-rear.

 

To aid the handling, there is the four-wheel-steering system. This made its debut in the F12 tdf and here it is teamed with the 4RM all-wheel-drive system that debuted in the FF. The system also integrates a brake-based differential, adjustable dampers and Ferrari’s Slip Side Control feature to optimize handling, especially in poor conditions such as on snow-covered roads.