Maserati GranTurismo

[TheIntrepid]

The new Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, makes its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motorshow.

The Maserati GranTurismo is a muscular and sporty car, that can be enjoyed every day and at the same time is engaging for the driver. Its excellent handling and sportiveness makes it a point of reference in its category. The Maserati GranTurismo is built with particular attention to comfort, choice of materials and details and with enough room for four people, as only Maserati can do.

The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car, exciting to drive with a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405 HP, and a weight distribution of 49% at the front and 51% at the rear. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.

Maserati's tradition of the Gran Turismo concept dates back to 1947 when the Trident Company, following its clients' demand, unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow its first Gran Turismo, the A6, designed by the great Pinin Farina. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed by the automotive press for its advanced technical content and for its avant-garde style solutions.

The new model name - Maserati GranTurismo - is not incidental. Once again, the partnership between Maserati and Pininfarina gives birth to a car that is able to generate emotions and sets itself apart from competitors, due to the technique with which it is built and its unique style.

The new Maserati GranTurismo represents a further step towards the completion of the Trident product range, following the worldwide launch of the Quattroporte Automatic at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

[ro51092]

Not bad, I like it.

[TheIntrepid]

Me too; it looks like a more-aggressive, 2-door Quattroporte.

[LonghornTX]

Very attractive.  I am wondering what kind of power to weight ratio this car will end up with...

[the Teuton]

Please God, let it weigh under 3,800 lbs. and have a 6 speed manual option.

[pommes-t]

Probably one of the cars that look better in person. Doesn't turn me on at alll...

[the Teuton]

Don't get me wrong, I'd still take this over that.  It doesn't look Italian anymore, but it does look amazing.

[sportyaccordy]

Turning Japanese I really think so? Perhaps Korean?

In any case it looks good. I'm sure it will be gorgeous in person. It makes the old one look slab and dated.

[Raza]

Looks like the last Maser coupe mixed with a Jag XK and beat with an ugly stick.

[Secret Chimp]

I love everything except for the Japanese Angry Eyes headlights, which kind of turn me off from the whole car.

[goldenlover1101]

is this replacing the current Maserati Coupe? Im guessing it is. I like it a lot very agressive and sporty. They could improve the headlights. more like the mc12 would be good (awesome looking car). Not bad though

[Nethead]

LonghornTX:? I have some info for you over in The Fast Lane topics under that Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition Mustang vs the '70 Trans Am champion Boss 302 thread.? Specifically, a source for some Minilite-replica 3-piece wheels.

This Maserati Gran Turismo looks like an early Aston Martin Vanquish or Vantage mock-up that got rejected for the design that IS the Vanquish or the Vantage.? I see Vanquish/Vantage all through the design, but every panel doesn't look as good as the same panels do on a Vanquish/Vantage...

[93JC]

Looks like a regular ol' Maserati coup? to me.

[Raza]

Looks like the last Maser coupe mixed with a Jag XK and beat with an ugly stick.

I might have to take this back.  It might be the massive amounts of cough medicine speaking, but the more I see it, the more I like it.  Still the small Italian I'd take over a Ferrari 430.

[the Teuton]

I might have to take this back.? It might be the massive amounts of cough medicine speaking, but the more I see it, the more I like it.? Still the small Italian I'd take over a Ferrari 430.

Fancy me insane, and it's probably just the fever medicine talking but I'm starting to really like it, too.  I'm in love with poor man's Ferraris.

[SVT_Power]

Exterior looks like something the Japanese (esp. Lexus) makes for concept cars. Interior still seems exotic though

[850CSi]

I love it... up until I get to the front and those bulges and Lexus IS headlights.

[E46M3]

Sweet!

I see a lot of Aston Martin in that first picture.

[sandertheshark]

Strange.  People see bits and pieces of Brits and Asians in this thing.  I'm only seeing a classic Pininfarina design with traditional Maserati flair.  And I love it.

[JYODER240]

Its a good looking car. I prefer the volumtous-ness of the the outgoing model more though.

[the Teuton]

Its a good looking car. I prefer the volumtous-ness of the the outgoing model more though.

+1

[JYODER240]

 

[cozmik]

I love it! Hopefully, they will make the 6 speed manual an option.

[the Teuton]

Two words:  rolling sex.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Two words:  rolling sex.

Looks like a Tempo with rims. 

[850CSi]

Side profile defenitely not its strength. 

Although you rarely get that kind of view in real life unless you're really short.

[JYODER240]

Side profile defenitely not its strength.?

I hope you're being sarcastic

[TheIntrepid]

Me too. The old Coupe is pretty sexy IMO.

[850CSi]

I hope you're being sarcastic

I wasn't. It's a beautiful car IMO but the straight-on side profile isn't that great to me. Although like I said, no one ever really sees that.

[JYODER240]

I wasn't. It's a beautiful car IMO but the straight-on side profile isn't that great to me. Although like I said, no one ever really sees that.

I always though that was its best angle