Maserati redefines GT.

The Maserati Gran Turismo S is the ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness that shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.

A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati is back with another world premiere, the GranTurismo S.

The new 323kw V8 4.7 litre engine, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC Shift, Transaxle layout, sporty exhaust and brakes made with dual-cast technology make the GranTurismo S the new flagship for Maserati. With acceleration from 0 to 100kph in 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 295kph, this is the highest ever reached by a standard production Maserati.

The compact and lightweight engine ensures high specific power output and more torque at lower speeds as well, without affecting the capacity to reduce and up the revs quickly, typical of racing engines. The power unit sounds deep and throaty, but the exhaust valve pneumatic control can also be activated to make it discrete and comfortable.

The front-mounted engine, and the gearbox, located to the rear, are rigidly connected by a tubular element containing the driveshaft. This solution gives excellent weight distribution, 47 per cent over the front axle and 53 per cent over the rear axle, which translates into excellent dynamics and top performance.

Looking through the spokes of the new specially designed 20-inch rims on the GranTurismo S you can see the high performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo.

At the wheel, the Maserati GranTurismo S is more rigid and compact, thanks to the suspension layout developed specifically to support the new weight distribution. Vehicle roll has been reduced significantly as a result of the modified springs, bars and dampers and this has benefited handling and performance.

On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.

The sporty look is complemented by the generously proportioned oval-section exhaust tailpipes, the grille and black headlamp parabola; the Trident on the grille and the Saetta logo on the ‘C’ pillar are decorated with red prongs, following the tradition of the racing Maserati.

The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.

Safety features include front air-bags, both dual-stage, with inflation directly proportional to the severity of the impact. Side-bags in the front seats and lamella bags integrated on the door panel, to ensure maximum front passenger safety in the event of side impact.

The aim of the intensive development work of Maserati’s engineers was to ensure maximum fluidity of operation in everyday use and a definite sporty character as soon as the foot hits the throttle - and they have surely succeeded.

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