Tag: Maserati Gran Turismo

  • DMC Maserati Gran Turismo Sovrano Delivers Luxury and Power

    DMC-Maserati-Gran-Turismo-Sovrano-THUMBDMC Maserati Gran Turismo Sovrano is one of the best looking tunings I’ve seen recently. The reason for this is not only its goldish exterior color, but because the German tuner DMC included in it an engine and suspension upgrade, new rims and several carbon fiber exterior parts.

    But let’s go further into details a see what exactly has been done on this Maserati. On the front fascia, the newly designed front bumper gives and the new spoiler lip enhance the appearance as well as the aerodynamics of the GT, increasing downforce on the front axle.

    Additional air inlets and outlets were added to the new light-construction bonnet. In addition, interesting facts are that the wide body side skirts have zig-zag end-panels, while the trunk spoiler and a new rear diffuser round-off the back of the car.

    It’s not a contemporary tuning, if it doesn’t include carbon fibre. All add-on parts were made from this material and were manufactured by DMC using autoclave prepreg vacuum processing.

    The optical appearance also includes a sport suspension for the front and rear axles, which lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity by around 30 millimetres. The Gran Tourismo runs on 255/30 R 20 front tyres and 305/30 R 21 wheels at the back.

    More importantly, some modifications have been done under the hood. The 4.7 liter V8 engine is now more potent thanks to a supercharger that is driven using a cogged-tooth belt. This means that the vehicle adds an additional 150 hp (110 kW) and 82 Nm (61 lb-ft), resulting in a total of 590 hp (434 kW) at 7,300rpm and 472Nm (348 lb-ft) of torque at 5,400rpm.

    The tuners didn’t forget the interior. There, they have used leather with a chequered stitch and plenty of Carbon Fiber. The aluminium pedals and new ergonomically designed sporty steering wheel are parts added to the setup.

    Source: DMC

  • The Prowler Project: SR Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible

    SR-Maserati-Gran-Turismo-Convertible---Prowler-Project-THUMBSR Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible – Prowler Project is the latest luxury project of the works of collaboration between PUR Wheels and SR Auto Group. If you have thought that they might stop amazing you with exceptional vehicles, well this Project called Prowler will prove you wrong.

    The Prowler is based on Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible and this fact makes it already a very special tuning. It includes a six-speed, ZF automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter. Thank to this the gear shift changes quickly and effortlessly.

    More importantly, being a true Maserati, the vehicle carries inherent sporty stance, characteristics, and of course – engine: the 4.7-liter V8 one. This motor produces 433 horsepower (318 kW) and 361 foot pounds of torque. These numbers enable the car to accelerate from 0 gto 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

    The prowler project comes in a cloak of matt black, which to me looks as velvet skin. The objective here was to make a contrast between it and the light interior that the Maserati has. A special part of the tuning is the set of super silver PUR 1NE 21/22 inch wheels, which were developed for the purpose of making contrast as well.

    SR Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible - Prowler Project
    SR Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible – Prowler Project


    Source: SR Auto Group

  • Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Sport Pack

    Maserati Great Britain has announced the new Sport Pack for its best selling model in the UK, the GranTurismo S Automatic.

    The Sport pack includes the super-fast MC Auto Shift software and a revised exhaust system. There are also a lot sports styling features like body coloured side skirts and front winglets, a stylish black grille featuring the Maserati Trident logo with red accents, black mesh side grilles, black look headlights, an integrated rear boot lid spoiler and oval exhaust pipes, along with Grigio Mercury Neptune-design alloy wheels.

    Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic is powered by a 4.7-litre V8 with 440PS (323 kW) at 7000RPM and 490Nm (363 lb-ft) of torque at just 4750RPM. 0 to 100 km in 5 seconds and top speed of whopping 295 km/h (183 mph).

    The Sport pack is priced at £3 840. The total price of GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack is £92 480 OTR, including 3 years/unlimited mileage warranty.

    Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Sport Pack Side
    Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Sport Pack Side

    Source: Maserati

  • Maserati Gran Turismo S

    A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.

    Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 hp V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis. (more…)

  • Maserati Gran Turismo

    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 Pininfarina, 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.

    Maserati Gran Turismo
    Maserati Gran Turismo

    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.