Maserati Granturismo Sports Coupe Lightening on Australian Motor Show 2007

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September 26, 2007

Maserati’s new four-seat GranTurismo sports coupe is set to stun crowds at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show at Sydney next month.
The Pininfarina-styled Maserati GranTurismo’s considerable length (4881mm) is complemented by its design, which delivers an undeniably strong visual impact as well as luxury and exclusivity, according to Maserati’s Australia and New Zealand general manager, Edward Butler.

With more than 100 Australian customers already in the queue, the GranTurismo set to be one of the most successful Maseratis ever sold here.
A high-performance sports car, the GranTurismo boasts some impressive figures.
Its 4.2-litre V8 engine produces 405bhp (around 302kW) at 7100rpm, and a maximum torque of 460Nm at 4750rpm, of which 75 per cent is already achievable at 2500rpm.
Its maximum speed is 285km/h, and it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Mr Butler said the GranTurismo was a remarkable blend of excellent handling and performance, and a thrilling driving experience with comfort and luxury.
“The GranTurismo offers sports car-like performance with more than a dash of everyday practicality,” he said.
“It’s one of the most refined Maseratis I’ve driven. It is outstandingly smooth and responsive, so if you want to drive it sedately around town you can do so easily.
“The ride is firm but forgiving, and the handling is surprisingly nimble for a front-engined car of its size - owing largely to its balanced weight distribution.
“If you want to have a bit of fun on a winding mountain road you can use the paddle shifts to instantly access an enormous amount of power - it’s simply sensational.”
The GranTurismo’s weight distribution is 49 per cent on the front, 51 per cent at the rear.
Its six-speed automatic gearbox features fully adaptive software which adjusts the gear changes to the driving style and conditions.
Great attention has been paid to comfort, materials and details, and the car is a true four-seater.
“I’m six feet and four inches in height and I can stretch my legs from the back seat in total comfort, which is very unusual for a coupe,” Mr Butler said.