The GranTurismo is a four-seat grand touring car available as a coupe or a convertible with V-8 power. It competes with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Jaguar XKR and Mercedes-Benz CL550. (Skip to details on the: GranTurismo Convertible)
New for 2013 A new GranTurismo Sport coupe debuts for 2013, replacing the GranTurismo S coupe. The Sport’s 4.7-liter V-8 engine makes 454 horsepower.
ExteriorMaserati teamed with Italian design studio Pininfarina to style the GranTurismo. The car features a wide oval grille, a long nose and a short rear deck. It sits low to the ground and has a sleek, road-hugging profile. Exterior features include:
20-inch wheels
Three air inlets behind front fender
Unique aerodynamic bodywork on GranTurismo MC
Grille features vertical concave slats
Available carbon fiber exterior trim on GranTurismo MC
Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
Optional colored brake calipers
InteriorMaserati cloaks the interior in high-quality leather and puts chrome accents on the dashboard. The GranTurismo seats four and Maserati says two adults can fit comfortably in the backseat. Interior features include:
Navigation system with 7-inch screen features a hard drive for storing music
Numerous interior material options, including an Alcantara simulated-suede headliner
Under the HoodMaserati says the GranTurismo coupe can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.7seconds and reach a top speed of 185 mph. The convertible takes slightly longer to reach 60 mph and has a lower top speed of 177 mph. Mechanical features include:
444- or 454-hp, 4.7-liter V-8
Six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Available Skyhook adaptive suspension automatically adjusts shock-absorber firmness for different driving and road conditions
SafetySafety features include:
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Front- and side-impact airbags
Parking sensors
GranTurismo ConvertibleKnown in most other markets as the Maserati GranCabrio, the GranTurismo convertible comes as a base model with a 444-hp V-8 engine or in Sport trim with a 454-hp V-8. Other details include:
Power soft-top raises or lowers in 24 seconds
Performance exhaust system for Sport model
Optional carbon fiber exterior and interior pieces available on Sport
