Maserati GranTurismo
| Maserati Gran Turismo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maserati (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Modena, Italy |
| Designer | Jason Castriota under Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 4-seat coupé 4-seat convertible |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Related |
Maserati Quattroporte V Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Alfa Romeo Pandion |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L Ferrari/Maserati F136 U V8 4.7 L Ferrari/Maserati F136 Y V8 |
| Transmission |
ZF 6-speed automatic MC-Shift semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,942 mm (115.8 in) |
| Length | 4,881 mm (192.2 in) |
| Width | 1,847 mm (72.7 in) 1,915 mm (75 in) (from 2012) |
| Height | 1,353 mm (53.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,880 kg (4,140 lb) (European market version) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maserati Coupé |
The Maserati GranTurismo is a two-door, four-seat coupé produced by the Italian car manufacturer Maserati. It shares the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V and parts of the Ferrari 599 GTB and Scaglietti.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The GranTurismo has a drag coefficient of 0.33. The standard version has a 4.2 litre (4,244 cc (259.0 cu in)) V8 engine designed in conjunction with Ferrari with 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) and automatic ZF gearbox six-speed transmission. The 2+2 body has been derived from the Maserati Quattroporte V, with double-wishbone front suspensions and a multilink rear suspension. The car is a GT (Grand Tourer) that emphasizes comfort in harmony with speed and driver-enjoyment.
The S version was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor show and features the 4.7 litre (4,691 cc (286.3 cu in)) V8 engine shared with the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, rated 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 7000 rpm and 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) at 4750 rpm. It is mated to the 6-speed sequential semi-automatic transmission from the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. With a transaxle layout weight distribution improved to 47% front and 53% rear. The standard suspension set-up is fixed-setting steel dampers, with the Skyhook adaptive suspension available as an option. It was available in the North American market only for 2009 MY (only 300 units offered).
It is a limited production car based on the GranTurismo MC Concept, but included 6-points seat-belt, 120 L (32 US gal; 26 imp gal) fuel tank, 380 mm (15.0 in) front and 326 mm (12.8 in) rear brake disc with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, 11x18-in wheels with 305/645/18 front and 305/680/18 rear tires, carbon fiber shock absorbers.
The vehicle was unveiled in Paul Ricard circuit, in France. It went on sale in 2009-10 at Maserati Corse with MSRP of €135,000.
It is a version of Maserati GranTurismo S with ZF 6-speed automatic transmission from the base model vehicle, standard Skyhook adaptive suspension, alternate under-door mini-skirts, non-black underlaid frontlights, 20 inch wheel rims with "Trident" design, standard Bluetooth wireless technology and iPod interface. Maserati names this setup the perfect gran turismo car, based on the perfect synthesis of its performance and luxury components.
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