More from the launch documents
Its maximum power delivery has been upped from the original 390 hp to 400 hp (295 kW)
too, thanks to special development work to reduce internal attrition and careful work on
the intake manifolds and valve seats. The engine has been combined with a sports exhaust
system that is instantly recognisable, thanks to the unusual design of its twin chrome
exhausts and was designed to give enthusiasts that instantly recognisable deep, full-bodied
rumble. Thanks to an electronically controlled pneumatic valve system, even more can be
made of the exhaust by pressing the “Sport” button on the central console too.
The Maserati GranSport is only available with the six-speed
electro-hydraulic transmission in which the gears are changed
using paddles mounted behind the steering wheel, a feature that
further enhances the car’s sporty personality. The Cambiocorsa
systems allows drivers to choose between various gear shifting
modes (Normal, Sport, Automatic and Low Grip), and in the case of
the Maserati GranSport, is controlled by specific software to
speed up gear changing in all driving conditions. Even with
respect to already very highly developed Coupé Cambiocorsa
system, the Sport mode in the GranSport offers 35% faster gear
changing on average and also boasts automatic heeling and
toeing to make dropping down a gear even faster. Thanks to the new Cambiocorsa
software, the Maserati GranSport can sprint a whole kilometre from standstill in a
breathtaking 23 seconds flat.
The gear shift ratios are specific too, with the adoption of a sixth gear that is 5% longer,
which, in combination with its more powerful engine and improved aerodynamics, allows
the Maserati GranSport to improve on the already blistering speeds of the Coupé,
delivering a top speed of 290 km/h.
As with the other models in the Maserati range, the driver can choose between two levels of
gear changing. Normal mode is more comfortable and typical of
Grand Tourer driving, while with a touch of the Sport button on
the central console they get to feel the true power of the car. The
Sport mode delivers a much faster gear changing, a deeper
exhaust sound and less invasive use of the MSP stability and
traction control system. The Skyhook suspension
system, which offers continuous damping control, is also affected
by the driver’s choice of Normal or Sport modes
The front seats are designed for high lateral containment, and
guarantee maximum driver contact with the car for perfect
control. They were developed with the help of the Maserati test
drivers in line with the strictest ergonomic principles with the
aim of combining sporty characteristics and excellent seat
comfort for perfect, long distance driving. This is why the seats are also fully power
adjustable and can, on request, be supplied with a heating option and memorised settings on
the driver’s side.
The carbon, leather-trimmed tunnel separates the two front seats. It contains the
Cambiacorsa control selector and the secondary commands, each one of which is set into an
elegant chrome surround.
The main control buttons, including the blue Start button are
grouped together on the central console near the driver. The
climate control and CD player buttons are also set in a carbon
feature on the central console.