Especificaciones y análisis del Maserati GranTurismo
Power
439HP
Torque
490Nm
Consumption
16l/100
Emissions
385g/km
0-100 km/h
4.9s
Top Speed
295km/h
Weight
1955kg
Price
145,393€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
260 L
86 L
323 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Maserati GranTurismo S · 439 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The Maserati GranTurismo S is the embodiment of the Italian grand tourer, a rolling work of art that combines the fury of a naturally aspirated V8 engine with the timeless elegance of Pininfarina. It's not just a car, it's a statement of principles, a tribute to an era when the sound, shape, and soul of the engine were everything.
Driving experience
Starting its 4.7-liter V8 is like awakening a melodic beast. The thrust of its 439 horsepower is forceful and linear, catapulting you to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds in a skin-tingling mechanical symphony. Despite its weight, it feels agile thanks to superb suspension and communicative steering. It's a car for devouring kilometers on the highway with imperial comfort, but it's not afraid of a winding road where its chassis and rear-wheel drive remind you that you're handling a true sports car.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette is pure seduction. An endless hood, the iconic grille with the trident, and a muscular, clean rear end create one of the most beautiful bodies of its time. Inside, the luxury of leather and noble materials envelops you in an atmosphere that is both sporty and sumptuous. It's a true 2+2, capable of carrying four people on an unforgettable journey, although the rear space is for shorter trips. Every line, every stitch, breathes Italian craftsmanship.
Technology and features
The technology of the GranTurismo S focuses on the driving experience, not on screens. Its heart is a jewel of mechanical engineering: an aluminum V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission that knows how to be smooth or aggressive when you ask it to. It features double-wishbone suspension and large ventilated disc brakes to control its momentum. The onboard electronics are of its time, functional but not comparable to today's, reminding you that the important thing here is to feel the asphalt, not to interact with a multimedia system.
Competition
In its time, it competed with the European aristocracy. The Aston Martin DB9 offered similar British elegance, the Jaguar XK-R brought a wilder touch with its supercharger, and the Bentley Continental GT played in the league of opulent luxury. Even the Porsche 911 Carrera S, more focused on pure sportiness, was an alternative for those hesitating between the GT concept and a radical sports car.
Conclusion
The Maserati GranTurismo S is a purely passionate purchase. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it. It represents a way of understanding the automobile that is dying out: beauty over function, sound over efficiency, emotion over logic. Its high consumption and maintenance are the price to pay for owning a rolling sculpture with the soul of a supercar and the heart of a tenor. A future classic from the day it left the factory.