2008 Maserati GranTurismo Preview Bartlesville OK

Critical Knowledge:

• Derived from the Maserati Quattroporte Sedan


• Styled by Pininfarina


• Four-passenger, 2+2 GT coupé


• Standard 405-hp V-8 engine


• Top speed of 177 mph


• Available Skyhook Adaptive Ride control


• Highly customizable upholstery and colors

  Introduction
  In 1947, Maserati introduced its first road car, the GranTurismo. Sixty years later, at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the latest GranTurismo was unveiled. While the first GranTurismo was based on the racing chassis of the Maserati A6 (total production only 58 units), the latest iteration is based on Maserati’s road-based flagship Quattroporte sedan. Styled by Pininfarina's Jason Castriota, with more than a few hints of the Ferrari 599 GTB in the sheetmetal, the new 4-passenger coupé is built on a shortened Quattroporte platform. Available in standard and high-performance S models, both versions offer powerful Ferrari-sourced 8-cylinder powerplants.

  Model Lineup
  The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo and GranTurismo S share the same platform and chassis. The GranTurismo S model features a more powerful engine, a special race-modified transmission, and a high-performance brake and wheel package. A convertible model is expected within a year. Both GranTurismo models feature the full complement of power accessories expected in a vehicle of this caliber.

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