4RM is an abbreviation for four quattro ruote motrici, which is a system that differs from the traditional setup. Instead, the 4RM utilizes a secondary transmission provided by Carraro Engineering. This secondary transmission includes two forward gears and one reverse gear. Roberto Fedeli, the former technical director at Ferrari and current chief technical officer at Aston Martin Lagonda, explained that the front-drive gearbox reduces the 0-60 mph (97 kph) time by 0.2 to 0.3 seconds.
What’s even more impressive is that the 4RM weighs less than 90 pounds (40 kilograms). Ferrari claims that it can reach 100 kilometers per hour in 3.7 seconds, which is roughly equivalent to 3.5 seconds for 0-60 miles per hour. However, the featured FF in the video has been modified with a tune and straight pipes, deviating from the factory exhaust.
The owner of this modified FF believes that it now produces slightly over 700 horsepower, surpassing the stock numbers of 660 ps (651 horsepower) and 683 Nm (504 pound-feet) of torque. Despite being over a decade old, these figures are still incredibly impressive. However, this Ferrari cannot hold a candle to the Kia EV6 GT, a crossover model from Kia.
The EV6 GT is not just any Kia crossover; it is considered the indirect successor to the Stinger. Kia is reportedly developing a true replacement for the Stinger in the form of an electric sedan codenamed GT1. This upcoming sedan will be based on the eM platform, different from the E-GMP platform used for the EV6.
The eM platform supports 800 volts and battery capacities up to 113.2 kilowatt hours. The GT1 is expected to launch in the first half of 2026 and is rumored to have a two-motor setup capable of delivering up to 450 kW or 603 mechanical horsepower. In comparison, the EV6 GT produces 576 horsepower. Peak torque for the GT1 is rated at 546 pound-feet (740 Nm). However, the Kia crossover is heavier than the Ferrari.
Despite the weight difference, the EV6 GT easily outperforms the FF in a drag race over a distance of 1,000 feet (305 meters). Even with the Ferrari starting 1.5 cars ahead and the EV6 GT carrying three passengers, the V12-powered shooting brake fails to assert its dominance. However, in terms of sound, the Ferrari certainly steals the show.
In 2016, Ferrari replaced the FF with the GTC4Lusso. Unfortunately, production of the GTC4Lusso ceased in 2020, and there has been no news of a replacement. This is likely due to the increasing popularity of SUVs and Ferrari’s venture into the SUV market with the Purosangue.
Speaking of the Purosangue, Ferrari has stated that it will not make up more than 20 percent of the company’s annual deliveries. In 2023, Ferrari achieved a record-breaking sales figure of 13,663 vehicles, which means that the Purosangue deliveries would amount to approximately 2,732/2,733 units.