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Maserati GranTurismo 
Manufacturer Maserati Production 2007–present Predecessor Maserati Coupé Class Grand tourer Sports car Body style 2+2 coupé Layout FR layout Engine 4.2 L (4244 cc) 90° V8
4.7 L (4692 cc) 90° V8Transmission ZF 6-speed automatic
MC-Shift Semi-automatic transmissionWheelbase 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 Ferrari California
Maserati Quattroporte V
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Alfa Romeo PandionDesigner Jason Castriota under Pininfarina 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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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 and the larger engine is a 4.7 litre 433 hp V8.[citation needed] 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 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. [2]
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-)
Maserati GranTurismo MC Sport Line
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 interiorGrancabrio 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. Delivery of the vehicle started in May 2010.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by the same 4.7-litre V8 engine [440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000 RPM 490 N·m (361 lb·ft) @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 (450 PS; 444 hp) and 510 N·m (380 lb·ft) torque.
MC Stradale (2011-)
MC Stradale pictured in London.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 (331 kW; 444 hp),) lighter, and more aerodynamic than any previous GranTurismo model.[9]
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 ? GranCabrio Sport 2011- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp) @7000, 510 N·m (380 lb·ft) @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 km/h (140 mph) 285 km/h (177 mph)[10] 3.7 35 GranTurismo S 2008- 4.8[10] 12.9 22.8 s @ 234 km/h (145 mph) 295 km/h (183 mph)[10] 3.5 36 GranTurismo S Automatic 2009- 4.9[10] 13 23 s @ 228 km/h (142 mph) 295 km/h (183 mph)[10] 3.3 35 GranCabrio 2010- 5.3[10] 13.9 24.8 @ 227 km/h (141 mph) 283 km/h (176 mph)[10] 3.3 35 GranCabrio Sport 2011- 5.2[10] - - 285 km/h (177 mph)[10] - 35[11] GranTurismo MC Stradale 2011- 4.5[10] 12.2[citation needed] ? 301 km/h (187 mph)[10] ? ? References
- ^ Joseph, Noah (2007-02-20). "GranTurismo: Maserati releases details". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/granturismo-maserati-releases-details/. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ "Geneva 2008: Maserati Gran Turismo S adds 8C goodies". http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/04/geneva-2008-maserati-gran-turismo-s-adds-8c-goodies/. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2009-06-04). "Maserati GranTurismo MC unveiled for the gentlemen racer". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/06/maserati-granturismo-mc-unveiled-for-the-gentlemen-racer/. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ Paukert, Chris (2009-02-23). "REPORT: Maserati GranTurismo Cabriolet headed for Geneva - in 2010 - S Automatic coming next week". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/23/report-maserati-granturismo-cabriolet-confirmed-headed-for-gen/. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ "Cool Victory acquires Maserati MC for 2010 Season". Duemotori.com. http://www.duemotori.com/news/sport/35257_Cool_Victory_acquires_Maserati_MC_for_2010_Season.php. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ Korzeniewski, Jeremy (2008-12-03). "Maserati unveils MC Sport Line customization program on GranTurismo S". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/03/maserati-unveils-mc-sport-line-customization-program-on-granturi?icid=sphere_blogsmith_inpage_autoblog. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ "20.10.2009 MASERATI GRANCABRIO ARRIVES IN NEW YORK". italiaspeed.com. http://www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars/maserati/10/grancabrio_ny/2010.html. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Frankfurt 2009 Preview: Maserati GranCabrio unveiled!". Automblog. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/24/frankfurt-2009-preview-maserati-grancabrio-unveiled/.
- ^ "Maserati’s New GranTurismo MC Stradale". Automoblog.net. http://www.automoblog.net/2010/09/22/maserati-granturismo-mc-stradale/.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Model range tehcnical specifications". maserati.com. http://www.maserati.com/. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
- ^ "Techincal data". maseratigrancabriosport.com. http://www.maseratigrancabriosport.com/?__utma=1.1898562671.1308980231.1308980231.1309358096.2&__utmb=1.5.10.1309358096&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1309358096.2.2.utmcsr=en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
External links
- Pininfarina pages: Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati GranCabrio
- Maserati pages: GC, GT, GTS, GTSA, GTMC, GTMCC
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