The beating heart of the Maserati GranTurismo is its 4.2 litre V8 engine: the progenitor of a new generation of engines, it incorporates technical features that ensure power and speed, typical of the racing engines from which Maserati has always drawn its inspiration. Emitting a deep growl at low rpm, the engine’s roar is fearsome as it comes to a crescendo and sends a genuine shiver down the spine at the highest revs.
The Maserati GranTurismo’s hydraulic transmission makes full use of all of the engine’s power: the auto-adaptive automatic gearbox delivers top performance at low and medium engine speeds without restricting power at high rpm and allows gear shifts to be postponed to up to 7.100 rpm, higher revs than almost any other automatic transmission in the world. There are four operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto ICE and Manual.
The Maserati GranTurismo is a thoroughbred sports car with exciting potential that can be enjoyed in safety, delivering unforgettable thrills. Behind all this is the exceptionally rigid frame and the unusual layout of the wishbone suspension, not to mention the perfect weight distribution: 49% of the weight rests on the front axle and the other 51% on the rear.
The Maserati Stability Program (MSP) is an advanced electronic system which, in the event of skidding, reduces torque and triggers the brakes to stabilise the car in just a few milliseconds. When the Sport button is pressed, the action of the MSP is toned down to allow a more sporty driving style that doesn’t, however, compromise on safety. The trigger threshold is shifted upward, and the system acts mainly on the brakes without cutting engine power.
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| Displacement | 4.2 l |
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| Compression ratio | 11.01 |
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| Maximum power output | 302 kw (405 hp) |
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| RPM at maximum power | 7,100 rpm |
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| Maximum torque | 460 Nm (47 kgm) |
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| RPM at maximum torque | 4,750 rpm |
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| Max engine speed | 7,250 rpm |
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| Performance | |
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| Top speed | 285 (km/h) |
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| 0-60 mph acceleration | 5.2 s |
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| Consumption and emissions | |
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| Fuel Consumption (urban cycle) | 21.5 l/100 Km |
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| Fuel Consumption (extra urban cycle) | 10.00 l/100 km |
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| Fuel Consumption (combined cycle) | 14.3 l/100 km |
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| CO2 emissions (combined cycle) | 330 (g/km) |
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