Maserati GranTurismo
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The Maserati GranTurismo is a two-door 2+2 coupé
produced by Maserati
, it shares the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V
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of 0.33. The standard version has a 4.2 litre V8 engine with 405 PS and automatic ZF
gearbox 6 speed and the larger engine is a 4.7 litre 433 hp V8. The body has been derived from the Maserati Quattroporte V
with double wishbone front suspensions and multilink rear suspension.
The S version with robotized manual was only available in the North American market for 2009 MY, but continues to be available for European customers.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor show.
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.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
A GranTurismo S with MC Sport Line parts was unveiled in 2008 Bologna Motor Show
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The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production was set to begin in 2010. The vehicle is built in the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory. Delivery of the vehicle started in May 2010.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by the same 4.7-litre V8 engine [440 PS @7000 RPM 490 newton metre @4750 RPM] that is in the Gran Turismo S Automatic.
V8 family.
ZF transmission includes Auto Normal Mode, Auto Sport Mode, Auto ICE Mode, Manual Mode. Auto Normal mode shifts gears automatically at low rpm to achieve the most comfortable ride and at higher rpm when driving style becomes more sporty. Auto Sport Mode changes gears 40% faster than in Normal Mode, downshifts when lifting off as a corner approaches; then it activates the stability control, stiffening Skyhook suspension, and opening exhaust valves when engine is over 3000 rpm (in GranTurismo S Automatic). Auto ICE mode reduces maximum torque at the wheel, prevents 1st gear starts, and only allows gear changes below 1000 rpm.
Sequential robotic transmission includes Manual Normal and Manual Sport, Manual Sport with MC-Shift, Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto ICE modes.
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
produced by Maserati
Maserati
Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. The company's headquarters is now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. It has been owned by the Italian car giant Fiat S.p.A. since 1993...
, it shares the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V
Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte is a luxury four-door saloon made by Maserati in Italy. The name translated from Italian literally means "four doors". There have been five generations of the car, each separated by a period of roughly five years....
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GranTurismo (2007-)
The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The GranTurismo has a drag coefficientDrag coefficient
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of 0.33. The standard version has a 4.2 litre V8 engine with 405 PS and automatic ZF
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gearbox 6 speed and the larger engine is a 4.7 litre 433 hp V8. The body has been derived from the Maserati Quattroporte V
Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte is a luxury four-door saloon made by Maserati in Italy. The name translated from Italian literally means "four doors". There have been five generations of the car, each separated by a period of roughly five years....
with double wishbone front suspensions and multilink rear suspension.
GranTurismo S (2008-)
The S version features a 4691 cc V8 engine rated 440 PS at 7000 rpm and 490 newton metre at 4750 rpm, a robotic 6-speed sequential transmission with Transaxle layout, 47% front and 53% rear weight distribution. The standard suspension set-up is fixed-setting steel dampers, with the Skyhook adaptive suspension available as an option.The S version with robotized manual was only available in the North American market for 2009 MY, but continues to be available for European customers.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor show.
GranTurismo MC (2009-)
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 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.
GranTurismo S Automatic (2009-)
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, 20 inch wheel rims with "Trident" design, standard Bluetooth wireless technology and iPod interface.The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
MC Sport Line (2009-)
It is a customization programme based on the works on GranTurismo MC Concept. Changes include front and rear carbon-fibre spoilers, carbon fibre mirror housings and door handles, 20 inch wheel rims, carbon fibre interior (steering wheel rim, paddle shifters, instrument panel, dashboard, door panels), stiffer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars with custom Maserati Stability Programme software and 10 mm (0.393700787401575 in) lower height than GranTurismo S. The programme was initially offered in GranTurismo S, with the product line expanded to all GranTurismo vehicle and all Maserati vehicles in 2009. Fifteen GranTurismo MC racecars were developed, homologated for the European Cup and National Endurance Series, one of which was taken to be raced by GT motorsport organization Cool Victory in Dubai in January, 2010.A GranTurismo S with MC Sport Line parts was unveiled in 2008 Bologna Motor Show
Bologna Motor Show
The Bologna Motor Show is an auto show held in Bologna, Italy, in December. It is recognized as an international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles.- 2011 :...
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GranCabrio (2010-)
Grancabrio is a convertible version of GranTurismo S Automatic with canvas roof. In the United States it will be called the GranTurismo Convertible.The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production was set to begin in 2010. The vehicle is built in the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory. Delivery of the vehicle started in May 2010.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by the same 4.7-litre V8 engine [440 PS @7000 RPM 490 newton metre @4750 RPM] that is in the Gran Turismo S Automatic.
GranCabrio Sport (2011-)
In the Geneva Motor Show maserati unveiled a new version of the GranCabrio, with an enhanced level of performance and handling. This version has 4.7-litre V8, coupled with the ZF six-speed automatic transmission. The engine has 331 kW and 510 newton metre torque.MC Stradale (2011-)
In September 2010, Maserati released that they will be officially showing a new version of the GranTurismo - the MC Stradale - at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The MC Stradale promises to be more powerful (450 PS,) lighter, and more aerodynamic than any previous GranTurismo model.Engines
The engines are from Ferrari/MaseratiFerrari/Maserati engine
-Shared specifications:The Ferrari/Maserati architecture displaces between 4.2 L and 6.3 L, producing between and in street-legal configuration, and up to in track configuration...
V8 family.
| Model | Years | Type | Power, torque@rpm | Redline |
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| GranTurismo | 2007- | 4.2L 4244 cc 90° V8 | 405 PS @7100, 460 newton metre @4750 | 7250 |
| GranTurismo S | 2008- | 4.7L 4691 cc 90° V8 | 440 PS @7000, 490 newton metre @4750 | 7500 |
| GranTurismo S Automatic | 2009- | 4.7L 4691 cc 90° V8 | 440 PS @7000, 490 newton metre @4750 | 7200 |
| GranCabrio | 2010- | 4.7L 4691 cc 90° V8 | 440 PS @7000, 490 newton metre @4750 | ? |
| GranCabrio Sport | 2011- | 4.7L 4691 cc 90° V8 | 450 PS @7000, 510 newton metre @4750 | 7200 |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|
| GranTurismo | 2007- | ZF 6-speed automatic |
| GranTurismo S | 2008- | 6-speed sequential robotic with twin dry-plate clutch and paddle shifter |
| GranTurismo S Automatic | 2009- | ZF 6-speed automatic |
| GranCabrio | 2010- | ZF 6-speed automatic |
| GranCabrio Sport | 2011- | ZF 6-speed automatic |
ZF transmission includes Auto Normal Mode, Auto Sport Mode, Auto ICE Mode, Manual Mode. Auto Normal mode shifts gears automatically at low rpm to achieve the most comfortable ride and at higher rpm when driving style becomes more sporty. Auto Sport Mode changes gears 40% faster than in Normal Mode, downshifts when lifting off as a corner approaches; then it activates the stability control, stiffening Skyhook suspension, and opening exhaust valves when engine is over 3000 rpm (in GranTurismo S Automatic). Auto ICE mode reduces maximum torque at the wheel, prevents 1st gear starts, and only allows gear changes below 1000 rpm.
Sequential robotic transmission includes Manual Normal and Manual Sport, Manual Sport with MC-Shift, Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto ICE modes.
Performance
| Model | Years | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s) | 400 m | 1000 m | Top speed | Acceleration 80–120 km/h (s) | Braking 100–0 km/h (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GranTurismo | 2007- | 5.2 | 13.4 | 23.9 s @ 225 kilometre per hour | 285 kilometre per hour | 3.7 | 35 |
| GranTurismo S | 2008- | 4.8 | 12.9 | 22.8 s @ 234 kilometre per hour | 295 kilometre per hour | 3.5 | 36 |
| GranTurismo S Automatic | 2009- | 4.9 | 13 | 23 s @ 228 kilometre per hour | 295 kilometre per hour | 3.3 | 35 |
| GranCabrio | 2010- | 5.3 | 13.9 | 24.8 @ 227 kilometre per hour | 283 kilometre per hour | 3.3 | 35 |
| GranCabrio Sport | 2011- | 5.2 | |||||
| 285 kilometre per hour | |||||||
| 35 | |||||||
| GranTurismo MC Stradale | 2011- | 4.5 | 12.2 | ? | 301 kilometre per hour | ? | ? |
External links
- Pininfarina pages: Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati GranCabrio
- Maserati pages: GC, GT, GTS, GTSA, GTMC, GTMCC