10/07/2012

Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2013

For those who are looking for a sporty Grand Tourer 4 seats and without enough money to buy the Ferrari FF supercar, Maserati GranTurismo is the number one choice. Of course, this is not a two car distributed khuc.The but, compared with the "War Horse" Ferrari, Maserati property prices better, in terms of aesthetics and performance not inferior by block V8 under the bonnet.

Italian car manufacturer Maserati has decided to choose the Geneva Motor Show this year to launch model GranTursimo Sport version was developed to replace the GranTurismo S. Compared with its predecessor, the GranTurismo Sport is enhanced engine power is accompanied by innovative design emphasizes the spirit of sport.



Current GranTurismo S was introduced from the Geneva Motor Show 2008, operates through the 4.7-liter V8 engine to 440 horsepower. Meanwhile, the GranTurismo Sport not witnessed changes in the engine, but Maserati has tweaked to increase the capacity up to 460 hp. Thereby, the car only needs 4.7 seconds to complete the sprint from 0 to 96 km / h.


The exterior of the car have been changed slightly to prevent and redesigned to optimize air flow to cool the engine and brakes. The distance between the two headlights and grille with oval logo Trident remain characteristic of Maserati. Also be upgraded headlights with LED DRL technology and improved backlight for darker colors. Below is the Astro Design 20-inch alloy wheels, accompanied by new Brembo brakes. Brake discs are made from steel and aluminum has a lower weight with 6-piston front, 4 piston rear.

Like the exterior, the interior of the GranTurismo Sport sport bold imprints. Maserati recognize that the effectiveness of a chair supported well, especially on a high-performance car, so the two rows of the GranTurismo Sport there is a big improvement on the design. Around to the foot in the back seat has been expanded to 20 mm.

In addition, the steering wheel will be renovated, for better driving experience. Lever on the GranTurismo Sport is designed in the style of the Maserati Trofeo race car and the gas pedal, the brakes are also made of aluminum. In addition, Maserati upgraded interior components other leather by Poltrona Frau mattress gray EcoChrome. Undertake the task of providing power for Maserati GranTurismo Sport is the same 4.7-liter V8 engine block GranTurismo S version but is modified to increase to 20 horsepower.


Vehicles can reach the maximum power of 460 hp and maximum torque of 520 Nm. Thus, the GranTurismo Sport can hitting a top speed of 299 km / h. The engine comes a 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox. In addition, the car is also equipped with Sport suspension Skyhood makes car more responsive when operated in two modes, "Normal" and "Sport". In Normal mode, the suspension system helps absorb the shocks caused by uneven road surfaces, providing smoother driving feel.


While in Sport mode, the car will be extremely "sensitive" to the driver's every gesture. Rival Maserati GranTurismo Sport is none other than Aston Martin Vantage S. The V8 Vantage S is also used, for a capacity of 430 kW at 7300 r / min and torque of 489 Nm at 5000 r / min. Vantage S can reach a maximum speed of 304 km / h. Currently, Maserati has not officially announced the price of generation GranTurismo Sport 2013.