More power, more torque, more menacing bodywork and a more spacious interior
The magnificent new Maserati GranTurismo Sport was launched in South Africa at two long-awaited events held in Johannesburg and Cape Town at the end of September, 2012.
This magnificent new machine — an evolution of the GranTurismo S and the GranTurismo S Automatic — improves on Maserati’s tradition of offering rich sporting character and high performance while also delivering luxury and comfort for four adults.
Already one of the most celebrated designs in the sports car world, the restyling of the GranTurismo Sport’s bodywork perfectly blends hints of the MC Stradale with the precise sharpness of the GranTurismo.
One of the most noticeable areas of external change is the more-pronounced dynamism in its aggressive nose, thanks largely to changes designed to improve both the aerodynamics and the front brake cooling.
The interior of the GranTurismo has always been the perfect amalgamation of athletic prowess and luxury craftsmanship, and this new addition to the family boasts both a design and performance makeover. New front and rear seats, for example, are not only easy on the eye but also provide better support as well as optimised comfort for the driver and passengers on longer journeys.
With its Electro-Actuated gearbox, the new GranTurismo Sport is now capable of sprinting to 100km/h in only 4.7 seconds. This is an improvement of 0.2 seconds over the GranTurismo S.
Its top speed has also risen and the GranTurismo Sport is now able to reach 300km/h — the benchmark speed that approaches supercar performance.
Originally unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the GranTurismo Sport has been designed to stand out from the coupé market, and judging by the overwhelmingly positive response it has received in South Africa, we can safely say it has achieved this with ease.
“As a brand, Maserati is entering a new era. The subtle, but significant additions and changes to the GranTurismo Sport are but a small reflection of even greater things to come,” said Meryn Eagles, Viglietti Motors CEO.
SPECIFICATIONS
Body:
Two-door coupe
Length / width / height:
4881mm / 1915mm* / 1353mm
Wheelbase:
2942mm
Front / rear track width:
1586mm / 1590mm
Front / rear overhang:
873mm / 1066mm
Dry weight (EU):
1780kg
Kerb weight (EU):
1880kg
Suspension:
Double wishbone, steel springs, anti-roll bars, Sport Skyhook continuously variable dampers (front); Double wishbone, steel springs, anti-roll bars, Sport Skyhook continuously variable dampers (rear)
Brakes:
Dual cast, cross-drilled, grooved and ventilated discs, six-piston Brembo calipers (front); dual cast, cross-drilled and grooved discs, four-piston calipers (rear)
Acceleration (0-100km/h):
4.7 seconds (Electro-Actuated MC Shift); 4.8 seconds (Automatic MC Auto Shift)
Top Speed:
300km/h (Electro-Actuated MC Shift); 298km/h (Automatic MC Auto Shift)
Fuel tank:
86 litres
Stopping distance (100km/h – 0):
35 metres
Turning circle:
12.3 metres
Weight distribution:
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electro-actuated gearbox (MC Shift) 43% front; 57% rear
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automatic gearbox (MC Auto Shift): 48% front; 52% rear
Engine:
4.7-litre, all-alloy, 32-valve V8
Layout:
Front mid-engine, rear-drive
Displacement:
4691cc
Maximum power:
338kW (460CV) @ 7000rpm
Maximum torque:
520Nm @ 4750rpm
Maximum engine speed:
7200rpm
Bore x Stroke:
94mm x 84.5mm
Compression ratio:
11.25:1
Gearbox:
Six-speed Electro-Actuated gearbox or six-speed Automatic transmission
*2056mm including mirrors
