Maserati Gran Turismo

The Gran Turismo is a sports coupe car manufactured by the Maserati in September 2007. It shares the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V and parts of the Ferrari 599 GTB and Scaglietti. The Gran Turismo first generation was introduced in 2007 with 4.2L (4244 cc) V8 engine, the transmission was 6-speed automatic and MC-Shift semi-automatic, wheelbase 2942 mm, length 4881 mm, width 1847 mm, height 1353 mm and kerb weight 1880 kg etc.

The GranCabrio convertible version was revealed since 2010 with canvas folding roof and powered by the same 4.7-litre V8 engine (440 PS or 324 kW or 434 bhp at 7,000 rpm, 490 N·m or 361 lb·ft at 4,750 rpm) that is fitted to the GranTurismo S Automatic etc. The Granturismo MC Stradale version was issued since 2011 with more powerful (450 PS or 331 kW or 444 hp), 110 kg lighter (1670 kg dry weight), a new front splitter and rear air dam for better aerodynamics, downforce, and improved cooling of carbon ceramic brakes and engine.

The body modifications make the car 48 mm (2 in) longer, The MC Race Shift 6-speed robotized manual gearbox etc. The Gran Turismo suspension system consists of unequal length control arms with forged aluminium arms and cast aluminium uprights, coil springs and anti-roll bars on both axles. Dampers are either fixed-rate and set up for handling or "Skyhook" adaptive. The Skyhook system uses aluminum-bodied gas dampers, allowing automatic and continuous damping rate adjustment by means of proportioning valve etc.