The new GranTurismo is the star of the Geneva Motor Show, capturing the attention of the public and media alike, and so, not surprisingly therefore a number of illustrious guests have stopped by the Maserati stand.

The latest addition to the Trident family has been greeted by Luca di Montezemolo (President of Fiat Group), John Elkann (Vice-President of Fiat Group), Sergio Marchionne (CEO of Fiat Group) and Roberto Ronchi (Maserati CEO). Also in attendance were Andrea Pininfarina, the President and CEO of Pininfarina, the firm who styled the new sports car as well as the GranTurismo's chief designer, Jason Castriota.

Distinguished visitors to the Trident brand's stand include several racing drivers who reached the pinnacles of their motor sport disciplines: Frenchman Alain Prost (four times the F1 world champion), and Scotsman Sir Jackie Stewart (who was three times F1 world champion), as well as Maria Teresa De Filippis, who became the first female Grand Prix driver, at the wheel of a Maserati, and who is now the President of Maserati Club, and Michael Bartels, the Vitaphone Racing Team pilot, who raced to the 2006 FIA GT Championship drivers' title behind the wheel of the Trident's latest track winner, MC12.
 

Almost a decade after its predecessor first appeared, the new GranTurismo takes the Maserati Coupé theme forward with aplomb, a worthy successor to the outgoing model, itself a much admired, sleek and gorgeous sports car. Bigger and with greater presence, and oozing Italian style, the  new car captures attention and commands respect, a genuine and worthy alternative to offerings from brands such as Aston Martin.

Two of the new Maserati GranTurismo sports cars are on show in Geneva, one finished in silver and mounted on a large revolving turntable, and a second one, this time a dark blue example, is on static display for close-up examination. They feature red and cream leather interiors respectively. The 4.2-litre V8 powered car boasts a genuine 4-seat layout, which is highly luxurious, and styling cues that evoke memories of famous models from Maserati's history.