Maserati Gran Turismo S

The Maserati Gran Turismo S is a more potent variant of the Maserati Gran Turismo, it is a coupe of 4.9 m long and four seats. It is on sale from € 142,918 (almost € 27,000 more).

Maserati Gran Turismo S
Mechanically, what differentiates the Maserati Gran Turismo S of the basic version, is that it has 34 hp more and some different brakes.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo S
The Maserati Gran Turismo S is much more expensive than models slightly less powerful, like a BMW M3 Coupe 420 hp (from € 73,500) or Jaguar XKR from 416 hp (from € 109,500) or more powerful than others, such as the Nissan GT-R 480 HP (€ 79,900). There is also the power of similar but considerably more expensive, as an Aston Martin DB9 of 456 hp (from € 183,509).

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo S
The Maserati Gran Turismo S engine is a 4.7-liter V8 with cylinder capacity of 439 HP, similar to that used by the Alfa 8C Competizione and Spider 8C, although the delivery more power (450 HP). The Gran Turismo, without "S", has a 4.2-liter V8 engine of 405 hp.

Maserati Gran Turismo S
Like the Gran Turismo, the Maserati Gran Turismo S has the engine placed in front center position and the change is next to the rear axle. The changing gear is automatic and it has the ability to select gears manually from a command behind the wheel.

Maserati Gran Turismo S
The brakes bearing the Maserati Gran Turismo S are a new type and are manufactured by Brembo. The characteristic of these brakes is that the inside (where it joins the rim) is aluminum and form a single piece with the part that rubs against the pills, which is cast iron.

Maserati Gran Turismo S Interior

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo S
BMW has long been used in some models of brake discs from two materials, but they are two pieces joined by a few pins, Audi also uses some similar to the R8.

The Maserati Gran Turismo S is different on the outside by small changes in style. It takes some dark rims of 20 ", two oval exhaust outlets (the Gran Turismo leads 4) and more prominent flanges on the sides of the bodywork.

The Maserati Gran Turismo S seats in this release are specific and are upholstered in leather and Alcantara 'Poltrona Frau".