Maserati GranTurismo

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Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranTurismo S
Maserati GranTurismo
Manufacturer Maserati
Parent company Fiat Group
Production 2007-present
Predecessor Maserati Coupé
Class Grand tourer
Body style(s) 2+2 coupé
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 4.2 L (4244 cc) 90° V8
4.7 L (4691 cc) 90° V8
Transmission(s) ZF 6-speed automatic
MC-Shift Semi-automatic transmission
Wheelbase 2942 mm (115.9 in.)
Length 4881 mm (192.3 in.)
Width 1847 mm (72.7 in.)
Height 1353 mm (53.5 in.)
Curb weight 1880 kg (4144 lb) (European market version)
Related Maserati Quattroporte
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Designer Jason Castriota under Pininfarina

The Maserati GranTurismo is 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 same Ferrari-sourced 4.2-litre (4244 cc) unit which is currently used in the Maserati Coupé, Maserati Spyder, GranSport, Trofeo and Quattroporte, although uprated to a maximum output of 405 hp. 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.

Convertible version of GranTurismo will be launched in 2009.[1]

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[edit] 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 ft·lbf) at 4,750 rpm
  • Top speed 285 km/h (177 mph)[2]
  • Acceleration 0-62 mph 5.2 seconds
  • Acceleration 0-400 m 13.4 seconds
  • Acceleration 0-1000 m 23.9 seconds

[edit] 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. It also has a new electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in a Transaxle layout.[3] While the Skyhook adaptive suspension will be available as an option, the standard set-up will be fixed-setting steel dampers.

[edit] 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 ft·lbf) at 4,750 rpm
  • Top speed 295 km/h (183 mph)[4]
  • Acceleration 0-62 mph 4.93 seconds
  • Acceleration 0-400 m 12.97 seconds
  • Acceleration 0-1000 m 23.23 seconds



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[edit] References

  1. ^ Maserati to launch convertible GranTurismo. autonews.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
  2. ^ Technical specifications. granturismoisback.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
  3. ^ Introducing the new Maserati GranTurismo S. carpages.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
  4. ^ Technical specifications. maseratigranturismo-s.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.

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