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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 2,942 mm (115.8 in)
Length 4,881 mm (192.2 in)
Width 1,847 mm (72.7 in)
Height 1,353 mm (53.3 in)
Curb weight 1,880 kg (4,100 lb) (European market version)
Related Maserati Quattroporte V
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Designer Jason Castriota under Pininfarina

The Maserati GranTurismo is a two-door 2+2 coupé produced by Maserati.

The GranTurismo shares many design elements with the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with the platform of Maserati Quattroporte V.

Contents

GranTurismo (2007-)

The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[1] The GranTurismo has a drag coefficient of 0.33. The standard version has a 4.2 litre V8 engine with 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) and automatic ZF gearbox 6 speed. The body has been derived from the Maserati Quattroporte V with double wishbone front suspensions and multilink rear suspension.

GranTurismo S (2008-)

The S version features a 4,691 cc (4.691 L; 286.3 cu in) V8 engine rated 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 7000 rpm and 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) 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 vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor show. [2]

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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 (15.0 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.[3]

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.[4]

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 (0.4 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. [5]

A GranTurismo S with MC Sport Line parts was unveiled in 2008 Bologna Motor Show.[6]

GranCabrio (2010-)

Maserati GranCabrio

Grancabrio is a convertible version of GranTurismo S Automatic with canvas roof. In the United States it will be called the GranTurismo Convertible.[7]

The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[8] Production was set to begin in 2010. The vehicle is built in the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory.

Specifications

Engines

The engines are from Ferrari/Maserati V8 family.

Model Years Type Power, torque@rpm Redline
GranTurismo 2007- 4.2L 4,244 cc (259.0 cu in) 90° V8 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) @7100, 460 N·m (340 lb·ft) @4750 7250
GranTurismo S 2008- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000, 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) @4750 7500
GranTurismo S Automatic 2009- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000, 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) @4750 7200
GranCabrio 2010- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000, 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) @4750 ?

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

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 3000 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 km/h (140 mph) 285 km/h (177 mph)[9] 3.7 35
GranTurismo S 2008- 4.9 13 23 s @ 233 km/h (145 mph) 295 km/h (183 mph) [10] 3.6? 36
GranTurismo S Automatic 2009- 5 13.2 23.3 @ 227 km/h (141 mph) 295 km/h (183 mph) 3.3 35
GranCabrio 2010- ? ? ? ? ? ?

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