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With its 59-country roll having been
completed, by the end of 2007 the new
Maserati GranTurismo was parked in the
garages of no fewer than 1,326 customers and
with an order book totalling 2,333. |
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The success
of the Maserati GranTurismo is now well-established.
Maserati’s high-performance sports car continues to
amaze and captivate the international market. Its world
début in Geneva nine months ago has been followed by
launches in each of the 59 countries in the Maserati
network. The launch programme was completed at the end
of last year with the introduction of right-hand drive
models. By the end of 2007, the GranTurismo is parked in
the garages of no fewer than 1,326 customers, with
orders totalling 2,333.
The reasons
behind its success are plain for all to see: the exclusive,
exquisite lines penned by Pininfarina conceal a sporty,
aggressive vehicle with a sparkling performance, suitable
for everyday driving thanks to its excellent handling. Total
comfort is guaranteed by the exquisite quality of the
materials used, attention to detail and a spacious interior.
The rear seats can comfortably accommodate two adults, even
on long journeys.
The engine
compartment houses a V8 4.2 engine (405 bhp at 7100 rpm),
capable of a top speed of 285 km/h. With acceleration of
0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, an exciting drive and thrilling
performance are guaranteed.
Just a few
months after its launch, the GranTurismo has already
collected four international awards, two of which were won
in the United States.
The success of
the Maserati GranTurismo began 60 years ago, when the
Modenese manufacturer launched the first of 58 examples of
the A6 Gran Turismo styled by Pininfarina. Ten years later,
it was the turn of the first standard GranTurismo, the 3500
GT, a car which marked a turning point for the company as it
shifted its attention from racing cars to road going
production, turning out 1983 examples of the 3500 GT in
seven years. Those days may be long gone, but they have been
well and truly revived with the 2007 version of the
GranTurismo.
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