: Import/Export 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, Low Prices World Wide Delivery
Origin
: United States
Stock in
: United States
Price
: $ 109,975.00
Classification
: Automobile
Description:
Vehicle Comments
New 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo
Low Maserati Prices Discount Lease Payments
All Colors-Options Worldwide Delivery
MSRP: $117,550
Member Price: $109,975
INSTALLED OPTIONS:
20
Pwr adjustable heated front seats w/high lateral support, memory
Multi-media system-inc: 7
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES*
Speakers: 11
Internal memory capacity (GB): 30 GB
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
1st row LCD monitors: 1
CD player
MP3 capability
Radio data system
AM/FM radio
SEATS AND TRIM*
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Leather steering wheel
Power driver seat
Front seats: bucket
Front center armrest
Leather upholstery
Leather shift knob
Heated front seats
Rear seats: bucket
Max seating capacity: 4
WARRANTY*
Maintenance warranty: 24 months/ unlimited distance
Corrosion perforation warranty: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/50,000miles
Powertrain warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
CONVENIENCE FEATURES*
Power windows
Navigation system
Front cupholders
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Remote keyless entry
Rear cupholders
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Driver vanity mirror
Overhead console
1-touch down
Memory seat
Steering wheel memory
Automatic temperature control
Telescoping steering wheel
Illuminated entry
Speed control
1-touch up
Auto tilt-away steering wheel
Driver door bin
Air conditioning
Garage door transmitter
Front dual zone A/C
Tilt steering wheel
BODY EXTERIOR*
Power door mirrors
Bumpers: body-color
Auto-dimming door mirrors
Heated door mirrors
Door mirrors: body-color
LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION*
Front reading lights
Front fog lights
Low tire pressure warning
High intensity discharge headlights
Rain sensing wipers
Outside temperature display
Fully automatic headlights
Reverse sensing system
Tachometer
Rear window defroster
Rear reading lights
Headlight cleaning
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers
Compass
SAFETY AND SECURITY*
Ignition disable
Electronic stability
Dual front impact airbags
ABS brakes
Perimeter/approach lights
Occupant sensing airbag
Security system
Dual front side impact airbags
4 wheel disc brakes
Traction control
It's rather refreshing to drive something whose name exactly describes what the car is about. That's the case with this new Maserati because Gran Turismo is Italian for "Grand Touring" and this machine is a classic GT in every sense of the term. The roads here near the Austrian border provided the ideal backdrop to put the new Italian 2+2 through its paces. Where two-lane roads meander into tricky corners and long straights, the GranTurismo was right at home, providing the ideal combination of comfort and sport. The GranTurismo replaces the Coupe/Gran Sport in Maserati's lineup. Discontinued in 2006, the Coupe/Gran Sport was sent off with lukewarm praise, as some criticized the car's overall lack of refinement and clunky semiautomatic gearbox. But the GranTursimo is an altogether different animal. Built on a shortened version of the Quattroporte's platform, the GT's high level of quality can be seen and felt as soon as you jump in the driver's seat, from the fit and finish of the sumptuous leather interior to the solid nature of the body. Also, the car is equipped with a new transmission, one that's much smoother and more efficient than the old "F1" box. Manufactured by ZF, this 6-speed torque-converter unit exhibits quick up- and downshifts when engaged in manual mode, and velvety upshifts when driving in full automatic. Although it's not a twin-clutch system (like the Audi/VW's DSG), it shares its level of smoothness...and there's no clunking whatsoever. What's more, this hydraulically activated gearbox (with paddles) allows manual gear changes up to 7200 rpm, a good thing because the GranTurismo's 4.2-liter 32-valve V-8 is a screamer that can spin to 7500-plus rpm. Peak horsepower of 405 bhp is realized at 7100 rpm, with max torque of 339 lb.-ft. coming at 4750. With the throttle pedal floored, the GranTursimo leaves the line briskly, but without the tire-smoking fanfare of, say, a BMW M6 or Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG. In fact, the engine feels a bit flat at launch, though things start picking up when the tachometer needle brushes past 4000. As the revs climb, the car gradually changes its demeanor, from that of a luxury coupe to a true sports car ? Maserati claims the GT will run to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 177 mph. The GT felt extremely capable taking on the variety of corners in the Italian Alps, but there was a fair amount of body roll through tight turns. That said, the Pirelli P Zero tires stayed firmly planted to the ground, with minimal under- and oversteer when driving at 7/10ths. The car's 49/51 front/rear weight distribution and finely-tuned upper-and-lower-A-arm suspension setup are big reasons why. Unfortunately, our drive didn't include a track session, and we were unable to wring the car out to its limits. As coupes go, the GranTurismo is on the large side, measuring 192.2 in. from bumper to bumper, with a 115.8-in. wheelbase. Curb weight is 4145 lb. But Pininfarina performed a masterful job of designing the 2-door to look smaller than it actually is. The car's profile flows smoothly, creating a dynamic wedge shape, and the face is as pretty as any Maserati in the last dozen years. Eighteen-in. alloy wheels are standard equipment, with 19-in. wheels optional. The GT comes in 19 different paint schemes and a few dozen interior trim colors, giving buyers about a million different color combinations, according to the factory.
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