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Maserati launched the GranTurismo as a replacement for the aging Coupe, which itself was essentially a modernized 1998 3200 GT. In a remarkable feat of engineering, the GranTurismo was developed from start to finish in just nine months. The need was urgent - customers were quick to notice the aging underpinnings of the 2002 Coupe, rooted in the 3200 GT. So Maserati chose to base the new car on a shortened version of the fifth-generation Quattroporte platform, bringing it up to modern standards with improved handling and structural dynamics.
Under the hood, the GranTurismo benefitted from a Ferrari-developed V8, but unlike the high-revving flat-plane units used by its cousin brand, this engine featured a cross-plane crankshaft. The result? A broader torque band and a unique, thunderous exhaust note. For the body design, Maserati enlisted its trusted partner, Pininfarina. Jason Castriota penned the sleek and flowing lines that would define the GranTurismo, revealed to great acclaim at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Maserati also corrected a major point of criticism from the previous Coupe: it dropped the clunky automated manual gearbox in favor of a refined ZF-sourced automatic.
By 2008, Maserati followed up with a more powerful version: the GranTurismo S, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. While Ferrari had already taken this platform to build the California, Maserati’s design and engineering teams pushed forward to elevate the GranTurismo’s performance and visual appeal. Despite the limited timeframe, the enhancements in the “S” version addressed earlier performance shortcomings and introduced an upgraded suspension for sharper handling.
But Maserati didn’t stop there. The 2011 GranTurismo MC Stradale brought track-ready intensity to the elegant GT format. Though the original platform was designed more for grand touring than for carving corners, the MC Stradale flipped the formula. With weight savings, stiffer suspension, aerodynamic enhancements, and improved braking systems, Maserati proved it could deliver a race-bred machine that remained road-legal - blending adrenaline and opulence in one trident-badged package.
Production of the GranTurismo lineup ended in 2019, but the story didn’t end there. Maserati, now deeply focused on balancing legacy and innovation, worked on a successor through the pandemic years. When the new GranTurismo finally arrived in late 2022, it landed in a dramatically changed industry leaning into electrification. Maserati stayed true to its heritage, offering the GranTurismo Modena with a combustion engine, while also preparing for the electric age.
Visually, the latest GranTurismo paid homage to its predecessor but included key design evolutions. The new LED headlights rose upward onto the fenders, while a more sculpted front fascia framed the grille with a prominent chrome surround. A black lip spoiler and dual brake-cooling intakes added functional aggression. As always, the iconic three side vents whispered of the powerful six-cylinder engine beneath.
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