PASSION POWERED BY BRUTE FORCE: THAT OF THE 4.2 LITRE MASERATI V8 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 succeeds in combining unrivalled class and elegance with uncompromising sports performance like no other four-seater car. The external lines exude dynamic tension and sporting prowess from every vantage point: starting from the large oval mouth that surrounds the radiator grille, the bodywork seems to hug the car’s mechanical structure all the way to the rear, like a tight dress over curvaceous hips.
SPORTY CHARACTER COMBINED WITH SPACE, THANKS TO THE EXPERTISE OF PININFARINA: Pininfarina has styled the most elegant and sensual of outer garments around the underlying concept of the GranTurismo: sports car character with space, for everyone on board. Inspired by the Maserati Birdcage 75th concept car, the exterior appears muscular, with a natural fluidity that starts at the front grille and extends all the way along the sides to the tail lights.
THE FRONT FEATURES A LONG ENGINE HOOD THAT CULMINATES IN THE OVAL GRILLE: The GranTurismo's powerful, dynamic front end culminates in the oval radiator grille and new horizontal headlights: with LED day lights, they blend perfectly into the fenders. The long bonnet, with its classic “V” shape, has three air intakes on each side in classic Maserati style, which lighten the nose section and create an overall image of dynamism and verve.
NEW, MORE PRONOUNCED MINISKIRTS CONVEY AIR FLOWS TOWARD THE REAR AXLE: The new, more pronounced yet discreetly styled miniskirts add to the dynamism of the side of the car and convey aerodynamic flows towards the rear axle. This stunning design, in which careful attention is paid to the smallest of details, is the outcome of lengthy, meticulous analysis in the wind tunnel, a key phase in the car’s development
The interior combines attractive design and exquisite materials with the luxury that only space and light can provide. A compartment designed to make the GranTurismo both a high-performance sports car and one that can stir up strong emotions in both the driver and passengers. The dominant stylistic theme is echoed in the interior with a V-shaped decorative feature running across the dashboard.
THE FINEST POLTRONA FRAU LEATHER USED TO COVER THE SPORTY SEATS: The choice leather upholstery is handmade by Poltrona Frau, the result of months of painstaking development work. The sporty front seats are generous in size and can be adjusted electronically; the easy entry system enables them to be moved fully forward to offer convenient access to the two single seats in the spacious, luxurious rear, a relaxing place to enjoy a journey.
THE THRILL OF DRIVING IS ENHANCED BY THE CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Sitting in the driving seat, one immediately notices the new three-spoke sports steering wheel with profiled grip: leather-covered, practical and ergonomic, it is equipped with controls designed to increase the safety of the drive by interacting with the car. The main multimedia functions can be controlled through the buttons on the steering wheel, and displayed on the 7” Maserati Multimedia System screen located in the centre of the dashboard.
EXQUISITE CRAFTED DETAILS THAT ARE VISUALLY AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The interior is rich in craftsmanship and great care has gone into the details to create an ambience which cannot fail to impress. Exquisitely refined finishes such as the slender chrome-plated rings that decorate the dashboard and steering wheel buttons, or the sinuous stitching on the seats. The Maserati Trident logo is hand-embossed on the headrests, while the rears of the gear-shift paddies are clad with soft Alcantara®.
