Maserati CEO Reid Bigland recently revealed the
company has extended the lifecycle of the GranTurismo and the automaker has
just unveiled a minor facelift for the aging model. Shown at the New York Stock
Exchange, the 2018 GranTurismo will be available in Sport and MC (Maserati
Corse) trims.
Both models gain a number of minor styling tweaks
including a new "sharknose" grille which draws inspiration from the
Alfieri concept. Additional changes are limited but there are larger air
intakes and a modified rear bumper.
The interior hasn't been overlooked as
Maserati installed revised switchgear and a new central console with a
"double rotary knob" that is made of forged aluminum. Other
highlights include a new Harman Kardon audio system and an 8.4-inch
infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Power is provided by a naturally-aspirated 4.7-liter
V8 engine that is hand-built by Ferrari and produces 460 PS and 520 Nm of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission
which enables the GranTurismo Sport to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in
4.8 seconds before topping out at 299 km/h. The slightly lighter
GranTurismo MC completes the same task in 4.7 seconds while its top speed is
301 km/h.
