2009 Maserati GranTurismo
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By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National March 13, 2009Vehicle Overview
The GranTurismo is a four-seat grand touring coupe with V-8 power. It replaced the aging Maserati Coupe, which first hit the road as a 2002 model. A high-performance S version is available. The GranTurismo competes with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Jaguar XKR and Mercedes-Benz CL550.
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New for 2009
The high-performance S Automatic trim features a new six-speed automatic transmission that's claimed to make the GranTurismo a more comfortable daily driver than it was with the previous automatic.
Exterior
Maserati teamed with Italian design company Pininfarina to style the GranTurismo. The car features a wide oval grille, a long nose and a short rear. It sits low to the ground and has a very sleek profile overall.
- 19-inch wheels; 20-inch wheels available on base, standard on S
- Three air inlets behind front fender
- Rear LED taillights have 96 LEDs
- Grille features vertical concave slats
- Chrome exhaust tailpipes
- Adaptive bi-xenon headlights
- Optional colors for brake calipers: yellow, silver, blue, titanium and red
Interior
Maserati cloaks the interior in high-quality leather and wood, and puts chrome accents on the dashboard. There's seating for four people; Maserati says two adults fit comfortably in the backseat.
- Navigation system with 7-inch screen features 30GB hard drive for storing music
- Bose audio system with available USB input
- Rear parking sensors standard, front sensors optional
- Numerous interior material options, including Alcantara headliner and wood trim
Under the Hood
Maserati says the GranTurismo can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 177 mph.
- 405-horsepower, 4.2-liter V-8 with 339 pounds-feet of torque
- Six-speed automatic transmission with four operating modes and paddle shifters
- Skyhook suspension automatically adjusts shock-absorber firmness for different driving and road conditions; suspension will adjust on the fly to keep the front end from diving under braking and the rear end from squatting during acceleration
Safety
GranTurismo S
If the regular GranTurismo isn't exotic or fast enough for you, the GranTurismo S serves as a high-performance version featuring more power, bigger brakes and exterior modifications to increase performance.
- 433-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 with 361 pounds-feet of torque
- Six-speed automatic transmission differs from base GranTurismo's in a way meant to provide better daily drivability
- Side and rear-lip spoilers add balance through aerodynamics
- 20-inch wheels feature seven-spoke design
- Blacked-out grille
- Interior upholstered in leather and Alcantara
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