2018 Maserati Granturismo revealed at NYSE
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StuartW
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I've just gone outside to stare at mine again and I really don't like this new front treatment - it has lost the purity of the original nose which was purposeful but sleek. This new one for me is too angry and aggressive.
I need to see one in the flesh, through my own rose tinted glasses, but for now I am underwhelmed
I need to see one in the flesh, through my own rose tinted glasses, but for now I am underwhelmed
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Agreed, they had to do something but the idea and execution is poor,,,
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iainw
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Is this a joke? The first super car to spend years dragging their heels to make a new model and make it look worse?
I am with stuart and Matt. Much prefer the look of the original Strad. It was always going to be a struggle to Make it look better. I don't think this is the car to change their fortunes..
I am with stuart and Matt. Much prefer the look of the original Strad. It was always going to be a struggle to Make it look better. I don't think this is the car to change their fortunes..
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GRANTURISMO MODEL YEAR 2018 MAKES ITS WORLD DEBUT IN NEW YORK
Maserati reveals the restyled GranTurismo at New York Stock Exchange today. Maserati CEO Reid Bigland will ring the closing bell of the NYSE at 4pm EST.
Modena, Tuesday 27 June 2017 – Maserati has chosen the New York Stock Exchange as the venue to unveil the model year 2018 GranTurismo. With its restyled exterior in “Grigio Granito†colour and refined black leather interior, the GranTurismo MC (short for Maserati Corse) makes its world debut today at the Experience Square, right at the main entrance of the NYSE. Maserati CEO Reid Bigland will ring the closing bell of the stock market at exactly 4:00 pm EST (10:00 pm CET) today. Maserati will line up its entire range next to the restyled GranTurismo MC in front of the New York Stock Exchange building: a black Ghibli SQ4 Nerissimo Edition with a black/red interior (an exclusive version for the US and Canada markets, which debuted in the New York Auto Show last April), a blue “Passione†Quattroporte GTS GranLusso with a Zegna Silk interior and a white 350hp Levante with a black/red interior, the first SUV in Maserati's century-long history. Alongside the modern Maserati cars, busy New Yorkers will have the unique opportunity to admire a sensational sports coupé representing Maserati's racing heritage: the blue Maserati Tipo 151 – one of three ever built – that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1962. MY18 GRANTURISMO: REFINED INSIDE OUT GranTurismo is a genuinely Italian car concept pioneered by Maserati. The GranTurismo model is the latest Maserati designed by Pininfarina and since its launch in 2007 it has evolved into one of the most iconic GT cars ever built. The 4-seater coupé is considered the ultimate expression of Maserati's passion, technology and craftsmanship and remains unique in the supercar segment thanks to its timeless design and comfortable 4-seat interior. Maserati has produced more than 37,000 GranTurismo and GranCabrio models in the historic factory of Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena and relaunches the iconic model for 2018 with an elegant and aerodynamically efficient restyling, refined interiors and a state-of-the art infotainment system. The streamlined GranTurismo range comprises two well defined versions, the Sport and the MC – the latter on display in New York. Both versions are equipped with the naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 engine, hand-built by Ferrari in Maranello and capable of producing 460hp at 7,000rpm and 520Nm of peak torque at 4,750rpm. A six-speed ZF Automatic Gearbox is attached directly to the V8 powerhouse. The Maserati Design Centre team in Turin approached the MY18 restyling by treating the timeless design with utmost respect. The car's new ‘sharknose' hexagonal grille is inspired by the Alfieri Concept and adds a three-dimensional effect to its frontal view. Together with the new, lower air ducts, the grille helps improve the airflow distribution and reduce the aerodynamic drag from 0.33 to 0.32. The rear bumper has also been redesigned with an emphasis on the natural elegance of the iconic GT coupé and cabriolet, featuring a neater design with twofold layout for the Sport and MC versions. The performance figures of the MY18 GranTurismo have been improved compared to the previous model year. The GranTurismo Sport accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 299km/h while the lighter MC version makes it to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 301km/h . The interior of the GranTurismo offers unparalleled comfort for four adults, thanks to the individual Poltrona Frau®leather seats with integrated headrests. The iconic Italian coupé is also available with Alcantara and leather upholstery. For 2018, the GranTurismo features a new, high resolution 8.4†capacitive touch screen and Harman Kardon Premium Sound system. The state-of-the art infotainment system is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring functions, while the redesigned central console accommodates a user-friendly, double rotary knob, made of forged aluminium. The button cluster for the car's driving modes is repositioned on the lower central console, next to the gearshift lever. Maserati S.p.A.Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars with an amazing personality, immediately recognisable anywhere. With their style, technology and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been an automotive industry benchmark. The Brand's current ambassadors are the Quattroporte flagship in GranLusso and GranSport versions, the Ghibli executive sports sedan, the GranTurismo and GranCabrio sports cars and the Levante, the first Maserati SUV. A range complete as never before, with petrol and Diesel engines, rear or all-wheel drive, the finest materials and outstanding engineering. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance and safety. 