According to Maserati,
its beautiful Quattroporte now commands more than a third of the
$100K-plus sedan segment. If you’re not into the Maserati sedan, how
would you like to have one of these gorgeous coupes in your garage?
A
year after it unveiled the GranTurismo, the Italian manufacturer will
return to the Geneva International Motorshow with another world
premiere: the GranTurismo S, which Maserati promises will be the
ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness as well as its
new emphasis on performance and driving enjoyment.
Two
main aspects of the car represent the technological DNA of all
Maseratis: the 440-hp V8 4.7-liter engine and the electro-actuated
gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout typical of
high-performance sports cars.
The GranTurismo S makes use of a high-performance Brembo
brake system featuring front brake discs made from cast iron and
aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers.
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
luxurious interior is upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and
Alcantara; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by
a new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.
By Brandy Schaffels
Contributing Editor
2008 geneva motor show
