Virginia-based GlasWerks DMV unveiled the Elevato V12 at SEMA: a Ferrari GTC4Lusso conversion project focused on real-world performance and luxury comfort. Over 30 percent of the GTC4Lusso’s components were redesigned or replaced, with an emphasis on suspension and durability. GlasWerks plans to sell the Elevato V12 as a highly customizable vehicle, starting at $175,000, not including the GTC4Lusso base vehicle.
Off-road suspension: increased ground clearance, extended travel
Much of the work has been on the suspension: billet-machined aluminum upper and lower arms, adjustable stabilizer bars, and reinforced tie rod ends. The cardan shaft and CV joints are stronger, and Eibach springs are paired with MCS 3WR dampers with three levels of adjustability. “The only part of the suspension that’s stock is the hub assembly,” says Adrian Mallory, CEO and founder of GlasWerks DMV.
The new setup gives the Elevato V12 double the ground clearance of the original GTC4Lusso, at 9 inches, with 8 inches of front and 9 inches of rear travel (in its original “standard” configuration). GlasWerks will also offer more extreme suspension configurations; Mallory’s personal car is designed for sand jumping, with hydraulic shock absorbers welded directly to the frame. “I want to fly off dunes at 80 mph,” he says.
The new suspension also widens the track: 1.5 inches up front and nearly 2.0 inches at the rear. The fenders have been redesigned to accommodate Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires, which are accompanied by Forgeline monoblock wheels measuring 19 inches up front and 20 inches at the rear.
Naturally aspirated V-12 power: tuned for durability
The naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V-12 engine receives a host of upgrades, including a new intake and ECU remap, bringing output to 758 horsepower and 581 lb-ft of torque. GlasWerks can install an Inconel exhaust system to enhance the V-12 sound. However, the power upgrade package does not apply to all cars, out of respect for the base car's engine warranty.
Despite the significant equipment additions, the net weight gain is only about 20 pounds thanks to optimizations elsewhere like the lightweight exhaust and lithium battery.
Exterior equipment according to the "real use" philosophy
The Elevato V12 has a bespoke roof rack and a roof-mounted LED light bar. The headlights have been updated with modern LED elements after Mallory found the originals to be too bright. The car also has rock guards, additional skid plates, orange tow hooks that are built directly into the frame, and GlasWerks badges that replace the Ferrari badge in various places.
Driving space: customizable materials, enough amenities for off-road
The interior offers plenty of room for personalization. Co-founder Joshua Sroka’s SEMA show car features two-tone green-brown leather. A billet of machined aluminum auxiliary switches is added to the headliner for accessories like lights and an air compressor. The cargo area has an onboard air system, allowing the rider to adjust tire pressure on the trail.
Sroka shares how the project started while living in Western Pennsylvania with its harsh winters and bad roads: “I just wanted to find a Lusso to put snow tires on.” From the need for increased ground clearance to fit winter tires, the idea evolved into a full-blown off-road project.
Operating philosophy: for driving, not for display
“We want our customers to use the car, not just have it in their collection,” Mallory emphasizes. He plans to take his Elevato to the 24 Hours of Appalachia, a rally that spans hundreds of miles of gravel, where he has competed in a Ford Bronco and an Ineos Grenadier.
Completion time, price and localization level
GlasWerks estimates the starting price of the Elevato V12 to be $175,000, not including the price of the GTC4Lusso base car. With a customer who doesn’t want a full paint job and no major interior changes, the build time is about three months. Most of the work is done in-house; “We just don’t do the lights and the wheels,” says Mallory.
Main technical framework
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Ferrari GTC4Lusso (converted by GlasWerks DMV) |
| Component change rate | More than 30% of the details are redesigned/replaced |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V-12; new intake, ECU tweaks |
| Power/torque | 758 horsepower; 581 lb-ft (≈ 788 Nm) |
| Suspension system | Billet arm, adjustable stabilizer bar, reinforced tie rod; Eibach springs; MCS 3WR shock absorbers (3 levels) |
| Ground clearance | 9 inches (double the original GTC4Lusso) |
| Journey of the Cake | Front 8 inches; rear 9 inches (standard configuration) |
| Tracks | Increase 1.5 inches (front); almost 2.0 inches (rear) |
| Rims/Tires | Forgeline monoblock 19-inch (front), 20-inch (rear); Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires |
| Exterior equipment | Roof rack, LED light bar, side skirts, underbody protection, frame-mounted tow hook, GlasWerks logo |
| Net increase in volume | ≈ 20 pounds |
| Onboard pneumatic system | Adjust tire pressure while driving |
| Completion time | About 3 months (if not completely repainted and no major interior upgrades) |
| Estimated price | 175,000 USD (not including the price of the base car) |
Summary view
The Elevato V12 wasn’t just a one-off idea for fun. It was born from the co-founder’s real-world needs and was brought to a commercial scale, aimed at a class of customers who wanted a four-seat V-12 supercar that could take on serious trails. With its carefully tuned suspension, off-road tires, and dedicated gadgets, the Elevato V12 stands in a class of its own: high-performance luxury, but ready to get muddy.
Source: https://baonghean.vn/glaswerks-elevato-v12-gtc4lusso-do-dia-hinh-cuc-doan-10310710.html
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