The brand-new Maserati GranTurismo has picked up its first important award on the occasion of its world première in Geneva as it was elected Best of Show by respected US weekly magazine, AutoWeek.

With its stunning Pininfarina design, fitted with a powerful 4200cc, V8 engine capable of delivering 405 bhp, and with its refined interior capable of hosting four adults in comfort, the new Trident model earned the Best in Show award at the 77th Geneva Motor Show. In discussing the Maserati model, the popular American weekly journal heaped praise on the new luxury sports car, saying that: “taking into account all that the GranTurismo has to offer, we do not hesitate in nominating it the best car at the motor show”.

AutoWeek is a leading resource for America's most ardent automotive enthusiasts, offering information through a weekly magazine, website, events and other channels. AutoWeek ranks as number on as “One of my favourites” in the auto enthusiast field and holds the distinction of being the auto enthusiast magazine to be measured by the premier survey organisation, J.D. Power.
 

The eagerly-awaited Maserati GranTurismo was the undoubted star of last months Geneva Motor Show, show-goers thronging to the Trident stand to view the two examples on display. It replaces the GranSport, the final evolution of the decade-old Coupé model. Introduced to the media by Maserati CEO Roberto Ronchi the new sportscar attracted luminaries such as former multiple F1 World Champions Jackie Stewart and Alain Prost. This week the GranSport has made its second public appearance, this time at AutoRAI 2007, the Dutch International Motor Show.