"Maserati Gran Turismo": overview and specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Maserati Gran Turismo luxury car is the successor to the Coupe model, which was produced until 2007. This car was first presented in Geneva in March 2007 at the Maserati showroom. This Maserati model is based on another car, the Quattroporte (of the same brand).

Car design and exterior

This style was designed by Italian atelier Pininfarina. He is characterized by a bright appearance with beautiful and unusual lines. The outlines of the body are very thoughtful, they look like muscles. The large grille stands out no less. And under the hood, just as big and stylish, there is a large engine, the car's power is 450 horsepower. But now is not about that. The shape of the hood itself is very long. The elegant look is complemented by triangular LED taillights. Diffusers, no less stylish, complement the rear of the car.

Because the wheelbase is large, 4person. The exterior is so luxurious that from the first touch and the first minutes of sitting in it, you will immediately understand that this is an Italian car. All materials used are of high quality, it is expensive plastic or leather. The salon even has Maserati Grand Turismo branded watches. It is also worth noting that the interior of the car is created by hand.

Vehicle specifications

This Maserati has a 4.7 liter petrol engine that has 450 horsepower and about 500 Newtons of torque. They accelerate the Maserati GT in 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The maximum speed of the car is 285 km/h, which is a lot.

Gearbox 6-speed, engine - V8 from Ferrari. Fuel consumption for Maserati: 14.2 liters per 100 kilometers. In the summer of 2008, an addition was released to it - the S-version of the Maserati GranTurismo. This car had about the same engine, but it was slightly "strangled" and made less fast.

Since the car is rear-wheel drive, it is clear that with 450 horsepower it will slip. Therefore, for the Maserati Gran Turismo, engineers made self-locking differentials, it is they who, when the car accelerates, are blocked by about 40% in order to prevent the car from slipping. When braking, they are also blocked, preventing the car from skidding. When braking, they are blocked by 50-60%.

The transmission is very efficient at medium to low revs when you're cruising around town.

Additional system incar guarantees automatic damping control, and it takes into account road conditions. This function is based on acceleration sensors that monitor the movement of all wheels and the car body itself. The control unit processes the data, analyzes the driving style of the pilot and the condition of the road. And this he regulates the rigidity of the car. If you drive mainly on highways, your car will become stiffer, if in the city, respectively, on the contrary.

Despite this power, the car meets all safety requirements thanks to brake discs that instantly respond to pressing the pedal. They were created using double casting technology. So as a driver of this car, be aware that the brake pedal is very fast and hard.

Salon

Let's tell a little more about the salon "Maserati-Gran Turismo". After all, it is really very beautiful and of high quality - expensive materials, beautiful design, Italian style. The electrically adjustable front seats immediately provide comfort for both driver and passenger. There is also a back row for two passengers, but it will not be so convenient there. But still there is an armrest and two cupholders.

The driver controls the car with a 3-spoke steering wheel, which is equipped with many buttons to control multimedia. There are turn signals and shift paddles on the back of the steering wheel.

In the middle is the on-board computer. The center console is not particularly informative, but it has a clock and a multimedia system display. There are more buttons to controlmultimedia on the steering wheel, the climate control panel is displayed separately.

On the tunnel under the center console there is a gear selector, cup holders and a handbrake, which is indicated by a button. The trunk is very small, but this is not critical, because you are unlikely to use this car to transport large-scale cargo. Trunk volume is 260 liters.

2018 Maserati Gran Turismo price

The cost of a luxurious new car with a very powerful engine is very high. You will have to pay 15,000,000 rubles for it. The car will be equipped with the following additions:

• Climate control.
• Cruise control.
• Xenon.
• Power front seats, heated front seats.
• Leather interior.
• Audio system.

All these add-ons are very high quality and expensive, so do not think that by giving 15 million rubles you will get a Lada Vesta.

Conclusion

Maserati Gran Turismo is a luxury sports car. The tax on such a V8 unit will be very high, so when buying, you need to understand that you need to leave money for other expenses on the car. Repair will be very expensive, because you need high-quality materials. Be sure when buying such a car, you need to draw up a hull and OSAGO, this is very important. Reviews of the Maserati Gran Turismo are positive, there are practically no negative ratings for this car.