Maserati GranTurismo 2024 Price Philippines & Official Promos

The Maserati GranTurismo together with the GranCabrio is part of a series of grand tourers by the Italian Manufacturer, Maserati. The two versions came after the 2-door V8 grand tourers: the Maserati MC and Sport. The model was at first equipped with a 4.2liter V8 engine which was developed together with the Ferrari. The Maserati M139 of the Quattroporte V is where the GranTurismo derived from. The front and back suspension is a double-wishbone. A typical grand tourer is known for its comfort with speed and driver benefits.

The GranTurismo is a record-holder for a car that was developed in just a short period in the auto industry. The design and production only took nine months. Ferrari took the design of the replaced Maserati Coupe and after some changes, the Ferrari launched the Ferrari California. The GranTurismo produced 28,805 while the convertible had 11,715 units produced. The Zed was the last production of the GranTurismo. It came in shades of blue, black and white. The Guigario Maserati Coupe was replaced with Pininfarina with a shorter wheelbase from the Quattroporte chassis and a 4.2 liter V8 engine from the Ferrari.

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Maserati GranTurismo Launch

The GranTurismo was launched in 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show. A year later, in 2008 the GranTurismo S was introduced to the market at the Geneva Motor Sport. The facelift was meant to make the model more powerful with its increased performance and more appealing.

In 2009 the GranTurismo MC was created to compete in the FIA GT4 European Cup. The model was introduced to the public at the Paul Richard Circuit in France. The model went on sale the same year (2009) during the Maserati Corse Program.

In the same year, the GranTurismo MC went through a customization program through a GranTurismo MC Sport Line.

In September of 2010, the GranTurismo MC Stradale was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

Maserati GranTurismo Exterior

When it comes to class and elegance, the GranTurismo is what Maserati can offer. It has a wide oval mouth around the radiator grille. The bodywork fits snugly with its mechanical structure.

The GranTurismo’s front ends in the radiator grill and horizontal headlights. It uses LED for daylights that go well with the fenders. The long hood with its trademark “V” shape includes three air intakes on both sides of a Maserati.

At the back of the car, the rear carries the logo which is known as the “Saetta.” Known as a sports car with a high-tech soul, the GranTurismo has an aerodynamic diffuser that comes out at the bottom of the bumper while the modern, triangle-shaped rear light is composed of 96 LED lights, that produce brighter lights, lasts longer, and uses up lesser electricity compared to a conventional light bulb.

Maserati GranTurismo Interior

The interior of a GranTurismo is made of exquisite materials and is created with an attractive design. Poltrona Frau is hand-made leather upholstery that took months to develop.

The front seats are wide which can be electronically adjusted to allow easy entry for passengers at the back.

The steering wheel is covered in leather and controls are designed to provide safety through interacting with the car. The steering wheel is also equipped with buttons that control the multimedia functions. In the middle of the dashboard is a 7” display screen.

The interior speaks so much of craftmanship. It has chrome-plated rings to decorate the dashboard and steering wheel buttons. The headrests have embossed Maserati logos. The rear of the gear shift is covered in Alcantara.

Inside the car, passengers can enjoy the right temperature with diverse heat settings. When it comes to sound quality, a Bose Surround Sound is available making it sound like the best concert hall.

Technology & Safety Features

The GranTurismo runs on a 4.2-liter V8 Engine. The forebearer of the new generation engine incorporated technical features that promise power and speed. The vehicle emits a deep growl at low rpm.

The hydraulic transmission uses the engine’s power to its full potential. It has four operating modes: Auto Ice, Auto Normal, Manual, and Auto Sport.

The sports car, despite its power and speed, promises safety to the driver and passengers. The rigid frame and wishbone suspension are partnered with the best weight distribution.

The MSP or the Maserati Stability Program automatically decreases torque and triggers the brakes in case of a skid. When the Sport button is used, the MSP tones down allowing a sporty drive without compromising safety.

It also makes use of a Brembo braking system that features four ventilated discs that measure 330 mm x 32 mm in front and 330 mm x 28 mm at the back. The calipers contain four pistons that come in different diameters.

Engine & Drivetrain

The GranTurismo MC runs on a 4.7 L V8 engine with a power output of 450 PS with a 6-speed automated manual transmission.

The GranTurismo Sport has a revised 4.7 L engine, 460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp). It has a 6-speed automatic gearbox and the 6-speed automated manual transaxle is an option.

The platform of the GranTurismo came from the Maserati M139 platform of the Quattroporte V. Transmission is a 6-speed ZF 6hp26 automatic and a 6-speed MC-shift automated manual.