AutoCar caught testing the future Maserati Spyder at the Nuburgring in Germany. Like the California, it’s based on a shortened version of the Maserati GranTurismo platform. It even gets a metal folding roof that’s similar to the new Ferrari’s.
Under the hood there will be the same 399bhp 4.2-litre V8 found under the bonnet of its larger GranTurismo sibling. And of course it will get the same six-speed ZF automatic transmission.
The Spyder’s front-end is likely to share design cues with the GranTurismo; notably its sharply tapered, aggressive headlights.
Well it had to happen, but we’re sorry for this guy who had to be the first one to crash a Maserati GranTurismo (at least the first one we know about).
The accident happened on a quiet country road in Cumberland, Ontario, Canada where the exotic car crash into a SUV. Ouch!
You can imagine that the guy has less than 1,500 miles on the odometer. :(
AutoBild caught the future Maserati GT-C (Gran Turismo Convertible) testing in Germany. Powered by a V8 engine the future GT-C will join the Gran Turismo line-up starting 2009 (next to the GT and the GT S).
Built on the same platform as the Gran Turismo Coupe, it will be a folding soft top convertible, and not a hardtop one as some rumors suggested.
Under the hood there will be the same 4,2 liter V8 engine as in the coupe version that will deliver 405 hp at 7,100 rpm and a maximum torque of 460 Nm at 4,750 rpm.
Maserati Gran Turismo
Maserati Gran Turismo S
Maserati revealed new images of the new GranTurismo S. The car made its world debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
The GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine that delivers 440 hp. It also features a electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars.
Maserati GranTurismo S
Check the full image gallery in here.
More than 200 journalists from 30 countries had the opportunity to test drive the new Maserati GranTurismo S on the roads of Northern Italy from May 12 to 30 2008.
GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine that delivers 440 hp. It features a electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars.
2008 Maserati GranTurismo S
For more video of the interior and the engine, click here.
Maserati today revealed a new video of the GranTurismo S. The GT S was recently unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle features a compact and lightweight 4.7 liter V8 engine which has a maximum power output of 440 HP at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The electro-actuated 6-speed gearbox has an MC-Shift software which harnesses the new engine’s power output. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 295 Km/h, the fastest ever reached by a production Maserati.
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As announced yesterday Maserati will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show a sporty version of the GranTurismo. The new model, called GranTurismo S will be powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine that delivers 440 hp. It also features a electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars.
The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S.
On the interior the GranTurismo S features Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara.
Press release after the jump.
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Maserati will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show a sporty version of the newly-launched GranTurismo. Called GranTurismo S, the new comer will be powered by a mighty 434bhp 4.7-litre V8 powerplant – a 35bhp boost over the standard car. To help drivers make the most of the S it is fitted with Maserati’s quick-shifting automated manual gearbox.
The GranTurismo S will be powered by powerful Brembo brakes as standard, a subtle bodykit and exterior styling tweaks. On the interior, the GranTurismo S will feature leather and Alcantara.
Simoni Racing revealed their customization kit for the Maserati GT. Carbon fire, next to a beautiful girl equals deadly combination.
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