A Two-Door Coupe That Masterfully Expresses Sportiness and Elegance

Maserati first used the name "Granturismo" in 1947 with the "A6 1500GT Pininfarina." It goes without saying that the first-generation Granturismo, born as a road car with the heart of a racing car, determined the direction of sports car manufacturing thereafter.

Then, 60 years later in 2007, the "Maserati Granturismo" was revived as a luxury sport. The new coupe, successor to the "Gransport," was designed by Pininfarina, and its long-nosed, flowing form masterfully expresses Maserati's unique blend of sportiness and elegance. Based on this Granturismo, the "Granturismo S," which appeared at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, was developed to achieve ultimate performance.


The notable feature is the 4.7-liter V8 engine that replaces the Granturismo's 4.2-liter V8, boasting a maximum output of 440ps and a peak torque of 490Nm, performance nearly on par with the "Alfa 8C Competizione." The transmission is not a conventional torque converter automatic, but a 6-speed sequential gearbox with a dry twin-plate clutch. While the automatic mode offers an easy driving experience, the manual "Sport-MC Shift" mode can reduce shift times to as little as 0.1 seconds. Furthermore, by adopting a transaxle layout that places the gearbox just ahead of the rear differential, a front-to-rear weight distribution of 47:53 is achieved.

The surging power and agile handling transform everyday journeys into a sport. That is the essence of the Granturismo.

Maserati Granturismo S

Body | Length 4881 x Width 1915 x Height 1353mm
Engine | 4.7-liter V8
Max Output | 323kW [440ps] / 7000rpm
Max Torque: 490Nm [50.0kgm] / 4750rpm
Drivetrain | FR
Transmission | 6-speed sequential gearbox
Price | ¥17,500,000
(As of June 2008)