Every Modern 4-Seat Ferrari Ranked By Horsepower

The Ferrari Purosangue may have come as a shock to some Ferrari fans, but in truth, it was an inevitable move in our SUV-obsessed world. And unlike most supercar manufacturers, Ferrari has a long history of producing four-seater models dating back to the 1948 166 Inter. In fact, it has built close to 20 different four-seaters or 2+2 models since then, an impressive figure for a brand so inextricably linked with two-seater supercars.

Many early four-seater models were based on two-seater cars, and came with the designation ‘2+2’. This was shorthand for saying that the second row was better suited for carrying shopping bags than humans. Still, the added practicality of having four seats, whether for additional storage or short trips with friends, has always been a drawcard, and we look back on the more modern four-seater models that have been produced in Maranello.

We focused on four-seater Ferraris built from 1990 onwards. Unlike some earlier Ferraris, these were all unique designs that didn’t borrow their bodywork from the two-seater models but still offered the same visceral driving experience expected of any car bearing the prancing horse badge. We ranked them from least to most powerful, aside from the Purosangue.

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The Purosangue

Specifications

Engine	6.5-liter V12
Horsepower	715 hp
Torque	528 lb-ft
0-62	3.3 seconds

When BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche announced that they would be producing SUVs alongside their regular models, the world was shocked, surprised, and enraged, in that order. These automakers have since proved that a well-designed sporty SUV that trades some off-roading ability for on-road prowess is the type of compromise that appeals to many consumers. When Bentley, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin joined the fray, the buying public was far more receptive to the idea. But surely Ferrari wouldn’t follow the herd; after all, it was the original supercar manufacturer with a proud heritage of producing superlative two-door sports cars.

Well, shareholder returns and customer demand are strong incentives, and this proved to be the turning point that prompted Ferrari to develop the Purosangue. Road testers quickly confirmed that the new four-door SUV was still a proper Ferrari, with all the fury and performance that was expected of the brand. But while it may be the brand’s first SUV, it certainly isn’t the first with four seats, or even all-wheel-drive.

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Ferrari 456 GT

1992-2003

Specifications

Engine	5.5-liter V12
Horsepower	436 hp
Torque	407 lb-ft
0-62	5.2 seconds

The Ferrari 456 was the long-awaited replacement for the aging 412, which itself was the final iteration of the 365 GT4 2+2, which was introduced in 1972. Being a luxurious GT car, it was available in both manual and automatic versions, and while 436 hp may not see like much these days, in the early ’90s it was one of the most powerful road-legal cars around. It stayed in production until 2003, and was the last four-seater Ferrari to feature pop-up headlights.

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Ferrari California + California T

2008-2017

Specifications

Engine	4.3-liter V8
Horsepower	454-483 hp
Torque	358 lb-ft
0-62	4 seconds

The California hard-top convertible was introduced as an entry-level model to the Ferrari range. It was still extremely fast and was the first Ferrari to feature a dual-clutch automatic transmission and a front-mounted V8. In 2012, the power output increased to 483hp, and the facelifted California T debuted with a new 553 hp 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8. This enhanced performance even further, although at the expense of some of that naturally aspirated exhaust sound the earlier cars possessed.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

2004-2011

Specifications

Engine	5.7-liter V12
Horsepower	533 hp
Torque	434 lb-ft
0-62	4 seconds

The 612 replaced the 412 in 2004 as the marque’s premium four-seater offering. It was wider and longer, making the rear seats far more usable for longer trips. A manual transmission was still offered, but most cars were optioned with a six-speed single-clutch automatic. It was an elegantly styled car in an era where most Ferraris were all angles and sharp lines. It was also extremely rapid, with a claimed top speed of 199mph.

Ferrari Portofino

2017-2023

Specifications

Engine	3.9-liter twin-turbo V8
Horsepower	592-612 hp
Torque	561 lb-ft
0-62	3.5 seconds

The Portofino was the successor to the California T, and while it looked outwardly similar, there were many updates and changes under the skin. The 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 as used in the later California T models was uprated to 592 hp, with the Portofino M getting 612 hp. It may not have had the all-out track capabilities of contemporary two-seater Ferraris, but it was leagues ahead of any other four-seater drop-top on sale.

Ferrari Roma + Spider

2020-on

Specifications

Engine	3.9-liter twin-turbo V8
Horsepower	612 hp
Torque	561 lb-ft
0-62	3.4 seconds

The Roma was introduced in 2020 as a hard-top grand tourer. While it was based on the Portofino, a claimed 70% of parts used were new, and it also weighed a lot less, which was partly down to its fixed roof. The Portofino’s direct replacement, the Roma Spider, arrived in 2023. It used a soft top convertible roof, and came with much of the Roma Coupe’s technical enhancements, including the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. A bespoke chassis incorporating a new bulkhead design and sturdier sills added some weight, but the Roma Spider still came in 185 lbs lighter than the older Portofino.

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Ferrari FF

2011-2016

Specifications

Engine	6.3-liter V12
Horsepower	651 hp
Torque	504 lb-ft
0-62	3.7 seconds

One of Maranello’s most controversial cars before the Purosangue was the shooting brake 3-door FF. Aside from its unconventional design, the FF also featured the first-ever all-wheel-drive system fitted to a road-going Ferrari. The V12 engine squeezed under the long hood was pleasingly familiar and delivered impressive performance, with the FF topping out at 208 mph. For a while, the FF was the default all-weather option in the Ferrari range. It also offered usable rear seats and a decent amount of luggage space.

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso + LussoT

2016-2020

Specifications

Engine	6.3-liter V12
Horsepower	681 hp
Torque	514 lb-ft
0-62	3.4 seconds

The GTC4 Lusso was a more refined and powerful replacement for the FF. It retained the all-wheel-drive system and 6.3-liter V12, although now it produced 681 hp. A rear-wheel-drive turbocharged GTC4 Lusso T was unveiled in 2017, and while it made ‘just’ 602 hp, it was hardly any slower, even if the soundtrack was far less inspiring.