Maserati GranTurismo

The Maserati GranTurismo is a grand tourer produced by Italian automaker Maserati. It was officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. The GranTurismo is a two-door 2+2 coupé. Many design elements come from the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, which is also a grand tourer.

The engine is the shared Ferrari/Maserati unit similar to the unit used in Maserati Coupé, Maserati Spyder, GranSport, Trofeo and the same as the unit used in automatic versions of Quattroporte, although uprated to a maximum output of 405 PS (298 kW).

The GranTurismo uses a wet sump and the transmission is located in the front of the vehicle, as opposed to a dry sump and a rear-mounted transmission used on Duo Select models of the Coupé and Quattroporte.

A convertible version of the GranTurismo is scheduled for launch in 2009.

Specifications

• Engine: 4.2 L (4,244 cc) (259 cu in) 90° V8
• Power: 405 PS (399 hp/298 kW) at 7,100 rpm
• Torque: 460 N·m (339 lb·ft) at 4,750 rpm
• Top speed: 285 km/h (177 mph)
• 0-62 mph acceleration: 5.0 seconds
• 1/4 mi acceleration: 13.4 seconds
• 1 mi acceleration: 23.9 seconds
• Drag coefficient:0.33

GranTurismo S

Maserati introduced a new S version at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The S version features a new 4.7 litre V8 producing 440 hp (330 kW). It also has a new electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in a Transaxle layout. While the Skyhook adaptive suspension will be available as an option, the standard set-up will be fixed-setting steel dampers.

Specifications

• Engine: 4.7 L (4,691 cc) (286 cu in) 90° V8
• Power: 439 PS (433 hp/323 kW) at 7,000 rpm
• Torque: 490 N·m (361 lb·ft) at 4,750 rpm
• Top speed: 295 km/h (183 mph)
• 0-62 mph acceleration: 4.93 seconds
• 1/4 mi acceleration: 12.97 seconds
• 1 mi acceleration: 23.23 seconds

GranTurismo S MC Sport Line

Maserati has developed a special series of new options named “MC Sport Line” at 2008 Bologna Motor Show. Aerodynamics was modified with addition of front and rear carbon-fibre spoilers.

GranTurismo S Automatic

It is a version alternate styling and ZF 6-speed automatic transmission from the base model vehicle.

GranTurismo S Automatic was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Auto Show.