Send to a friendmo February 20th, 2007 1:26 PM Link
405 ….. common, these guys should offer something with more steam.
Geneva Motor Show: More Details Emerge About Maserati’s GranTurismo
Written By: Reilly
Maserati gave us another photo today–a dead profile shot–and powertrain details for its Geneva showcar, the GranTurismo.
Click through for more details and the company’s press release.
Most notably, the concept will feature:
- the 4.2-liter V-8 (405 horsepower)
- automatic gearbox
- 49/51 f/r weight distribution
- L139 platform (Maserati Quattroporte)
- Designed by American Jason Castriota (Ferrari 599 GTB, Glickenhaus P4/5)
- Project name “M145″
- copy editor-unfriendly one-word spelling (”GranTurismo”)
- 17 straight years of financial losses and one giant turnaround ride on this car’s shoulders
+ WINDING ROAD: Maserati GranTurismo concept unveiled
Maserati GranTurismo
Worldwide preview at the Geneva Motorshow.
Modena – 20th February 2007. The new Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, makes its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motorshow.
The Maserati GranTurismo is a muscular and sporty car, that can be enjoyed every day and a the same time is engaging for the driver. Its excellent handling and sportiveness makes it a point of reference in its category. The Maserati GranTurismo is built with particular attention to comfort, choice of materials and details and with enough room for four people, as only Maserati can do.
The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car, exciting to drive with a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405 HP, and a weight distribution of 49% at the front and 51% at the rear. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.
Maserati’s tradition of the Gran Turismo concept dates back to 1947 when the Trident Company, following its clients’ demand, unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show its first Gran Turismo. It was designed by the great Pinin Farina, and based on the racing chassis of the A6. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed by the automotive press for its advanced technical content and for its avant-garde style solutions.
The new model name – Maserati GranTurismo – is not incidental. Once again, the partnership between Maserati and Pininfarina gives birth to a car that is able to generate emotions and sets itself apart from competitors, due to the technique with which it is built and its unique style.
The new Maserati GranTurismo represents a further step towards the completion of the Trident product range, following the worldwide launch of the Quattroporte Automatic at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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10 Comments
Russ Bellinis February 20th, 2007 2:35 PM Link
I still think the basic problem with the Ferrari, Maserati, and the upcoming Alfa 8c is that Fiat keeps turning out competing cars in the same price range. The result is that the various competing brands kill one another in the market. If you have a choice of Ferrair, Maserati, or Alfa for the same money, most people who can afford the car will opt for a prancing horse on the grille. I think Fiat needs to take a lesson from Jaguar, Aston Martin and offer models from the various manufacturers in different price ranges. Aim Ferrari at the top, aim Alfa at Jaguar’s XK8, and perhaps aim Maserati in between, at the Jaguar XKR, or the V8 Aston pricing.
jack sprat February 20th, 2007 3:22 PM Link
In complete agreement with both comments. 405 hp and from that ancient port-injected motor together scream two things: “We ain’t got the cash to do it completely right!” and “Luce Cordero de Montezemolo would have us killed if we gave it all the power we wanted!”
Such a shame since the packaging is really gorgeous. Placing a Maserati that’s supposed to finally turn the company around below a limited edition flagship Alfa Romeo is so screwed up. Fiat is decidedly stumbling over all of this. I get so tired of Maserati being on the verge of getting it really right. But, so long as they are under the Fiat-de Montezemolo thumb, they won’t be allowed to.
Can’t somebody please buy Maserati and set them free?
Reilly Brennan February 20th, 2007 3:25 PM Link
I will buy them. I’m getting Chrysler together and we’re going to run off on our own. We’ll make one very special car. We’ll call it the TC.
AC February 20th, 2007 9:35 PM Link
that is one good looking maserati, way better than the quattroporte…
Jeff February 20th, 2007 10:08 PM Link
What’s the point of putting the WR logo on the door?
jack sprat February 21st, 2007 5:05 AM Link
All GranTurismos come with the WR logo on the sides. This agreement was recently inked at a secret meeting in Modena.
Tom February 21st, 2007 2:00 PM Link
I don’t need 500hp (or 600 or 700 or whatever would make the “bigger is better” crowd happy). But I would like lower weight than an M6 and a manual transmission.
Winding Road » Archive » Geneva Motor Show: Maserati GranTurismo Live! March 6th, 2007 5:19 AM Link
[…] We liked the car’s rear fenders the most, while the front end profile appears a little too much like a Honda S2000 for our tastes. Taken from the three-quarter view, however, we must say this is the most beautiful contemporary Maserati we’ve seen since the Merak or Khamsin. If this car is so beautiful, why haven’t they put in a larger engine (some have commented that the 4.2-liver V-8 isn’t enough)? Can Maserati ever be great as a Ferrari underling? […]
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