The Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati GranTurismo S

Looking through the spokes of the new 20” rims on the GranTurismo S you can see the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo.

The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminium, paired with aluminium mono-bloc 6-piston brake callipers.

This technology, introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, optimises the braking system’s performance, by emphasising pedal feel and increasing fatigue-resistance in the most extreme conditions.

At the wheel, the Maserati GranTurismo S is more rigid and compact, thanks to the suspension layout developed specifically to support the new weight distribution. Vehicle roll has been reduced significantly as a result of the modified springs, bars and dampers, and this has benefited handling and performance.

On the outside the Maserati GranTurismo S is distinguished by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and serve to make the car body appear even sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina. The integrated spoiler in the boot lid and the new-design side skirts help to improve the flows around the car. On top of that, the Maserati GranTurismo S boasts new specially designed 20” rims, which resemble the Trident, Maserati’s symbol.

The sporty look is complemented by the generously proportioned oval-section exhaust tailpipes. The radiator grille and headlight casings are black, while the Trident on the grille and the oval badge below the hood are embossed in red, in true Maserati racing tradition.

The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara (used for the steering wheel and centre of the seat with the option to extend to the whole of the headlining) reflect the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.

As an alternative to the standard leather/Alcantara, trim classic interiors are available in all Poltrona Frau leather, or in full-grain Pekary leather with a sporty and more refined look.

Quattroporte GT S: A Hard-Edged Set Up

The Quattroporte Sport GT S, also on show at Geneva, is an extreme expression of the sportiness of Maserati’s flagship model. It is a car for those looking for the thrills of the race-track even in a luxury sedan.

With automatic 6-speed transmission, it stands out for its remarkably dynamic on-road behaviour and uncompromising handling. In particular, there are two technical solutions that distinguish this model: the single-calibration shock absorbers, the new lower, stiffer suspension, and the braking system developed from the dual-cast brake disc, the result of a partnership with Brembo, used for the first time in the automotive industry on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

The car also has a more aggressive look: black-chrome honeycomb mesh grille, twin exhaust pipes finished in black, door handles to match the bodywork and seven-spoke 20” wheel rims in the new Dark Chrome finish. The interiors are every bit as striking: carbon detailing with a new aluminium weave design, restyled front seats for improved comfort, great stability for chest and legs in racing mode, and the traditional Poltrona Frau leather combined with Alcantara.

Maserati And The Environment

Maserati has put in place a development plan for the next 5 years designed to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions and to protect the environment.

The plan is based on engine development, aimed at improving thermodynamic and mechanical performance, as well as the internal fluid dynamics. It also features new strategies to manage the thermal and electronic behaviour of the engine and power train. Maserati is also considering the possibility of using fuel blends containing a higher percentage of biofuels.

As far as the car is concerned, the more widespread use of innovative materials will not only boost performance but will also significantly reduce weight. There are plans to reduce the car's resistance to forward motion (aerodynamics, rolling resistance, internal friction).

The plan also includes the use of environmentally-friendly, easily recyclable materials made from natural substances, especially for the parts of the interior which are most in contact with the driver and passengers (natural textile fibres, wood and leather).

Maseratis are mindful of the “design for recycling” concept, which is centred around making cars easy to dismantle at the end of their lives, so that materials can be identified and separated for re-use.

The designs of recent models have already led to considerable fuel savings, with a reduction of 9% (non-urban driving) for the Quattroporte Automatica and the Quattroporte Sport GT S, and a further 3% for the GranTurismo.