Naza Italia launched the Maserati GranTurismo Sport this morning. The GranTurismo Sport, a variant that made its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, is priced in Malaysia from RM1,118,000.
The GranTurismo Sport is an evolution of the GranTurismo S, but with aggressive looks thanks to “aerodynamically efficient design upgrades” from the GranTurismo MC Stradale. The newest GranTurismo also gets fresh LED DRLs and xenons with Adaptive Light Control, which tracks the movement of the steering wheel up to 15 degrees.
Inside, the GranTurismo Sport boasts sportier front seats and a new rear seat design. The new seats are said to offer better support and comfort, while offering more knee and leg room to all. The adoption of a flat-bottomed steering wheel also helps the cause.
Under that long and shapely hood is the latest evolution of Maserati’s all-alloy 4.7 litre V8 engine, which makes 460 hp at 7,000 rpm and 520 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm. Compared to the V8 in the GranTurismo S Auto, the engine now makes 20 hp and 30 Nm more, but with no fuel consumption or emission penalties, says Maserati. The benchmark 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 4.8 seconds, while top speed is 298 km/h.
Buyers can choose from two transmissions – a ZF six-speed automatic (MC Auto Shift) or a six-speed electro actuated gearbox with dry twin-plate clutch (MC Shift). Maser says that the ZF auto enhances driving comfort without compromising on performance, while the latter offers a more involving driving experience.
To tame all that power and keep the big GT’s 1,780 to 1,880 kg weight in check, Maserati has thrown in the latest Sport Skyhook active damping system and dual-cast, cross-drilled brakes with Brembo calipers that reside behind those 20-inch “Astro Design” alloys. 100-0 km/h braking is completed in 35 metres.
The GranTurismo Sport’s signature colour is a hue called “Blu Sofisticato” but there wasn’t a blue coloured car on display today. The yellow showcar was very striking though, more so with Miss Universe Malaysia 2013 Carey Ng beside it.
mu honest opinion, this car design look good but to expensive
You Don’t Say…
LOL
Thanks but no, thanks
Next!!!
Most important is not just the launch of the car but how many hundreds of AP’s does Naza get free every year. All these AP’s are causing car prices to be high in general. So, it is of public interest for us to know who and how much AP beneficiaries get.
NO WAI!!
My dream car!
No shit sherlock. Welcome to bolehland.
But don’t worry, our govt say our country has lowest overall cost of ownership. Janji dicapati
I went to Naza Italia last year with my friend as he wants to view and buy a Ferrari there. When I was about to open open the Ferrari door the security guard ordered me to not touch the car. So rude. Also very poor customer service as we were only entertained by the security guard!
Unfortunately this is a fact. They ONLY entertain Datuks or Tan Sris. When I went there, I was also ignored because I was dressed like a common man. I do not know why Malaysian car companies like to judge the people who walk in based on skin colour and how they are dressed. Let it be known that the very very rich actually dress in shorts and wear slippers because they are so comfortable with themselves. Naza Italia is so silly to piss off so many potential buyers because of their snooty attitude.
Last time with Genneva can consider la. Now kena raid already by BNM, gold stuck, money stuck cannot liau :(
Hahahaha
the fact that for this money we could get an aventador elsewhere just reminds us once again the ridiculous tax in our country :(
Aku nak beli keta nih. Nak guna untuk gi pasar. Nak buat gi kerja kurang sesuai
hehe utk pegi pasar rasanya tak sesuai sangat, boot space sempit. paling sesuai utk bawa awek tp sebelum tu kena pastikan awek taraf miss universe.
Awek tahap miss Universe? …hmmm even Marion Counter pun belum sampai tahap Miss Universe …ops sorry that’s his wife hehe
Looks better than proton preve.
@Ah Beng,
The fact that you are comparing a Maserati with Proton Preve (duh!) underlies your fetishness with Proton,…
waiting for Sam Loo’s assessment on the RV before I make a decision…
Rv not as good as lexus lfa.
Seems to be these car prices have also decreased, i thought these were always like 4-5 millions, now at 1.18 mil, seems affordable
dude, RM4-5 million is a no brainer. but at RM1.12M seems affordable for the elite group. i tot this will be sold at RM1.6 – Rm 1.7 Million initially. well, good move Naza for bringing sexy beast into Malaysia.
im rich but i prefer to dress normally, casual. RM1.6-RM1.7 millions is nothing but i still support protons and peroduas!
lol.. lamest joke of the day. u r rich but u prefer to drive proton and perodua?? no one in the right mind will do it. stupid.
syed mokhtar did it.. billionaires only drive proton perdana..he must be really stupid..
Still wondering how a country can enforce speeding law if a fast & furious machine keep on imported into that country. Every country also facing this issue but they still allow wealthy people to buy fast car and speed like no tomorrow and sucking money from poor people… Malaysia boleh! =.=
With a special tuning by Top Gear, this car can be tuned to have a super blistering quick 55mph top speed.
*watch latest Top Gear Season 19 episode 2 to know what I mean* :P
actually the poor suck more from the rich , the rich provide employment , the rich pays more taxes which in return would goes down to help the rich from government handout,subsidies,infrastructures and facilities
Am I the only one here who think that the design/styling of this car is quite…old-fashioned?
thats because its just a minor facelift for a 6 years old designed car
F458 distance cousin
Where to put the front plate?
in the category of sport car with such price tag, 0-100kph in 4.8s discourage me to buy one.
this is the toy for the super rich to buy and play and for the super rich to make more money by selling.
Who is capable to buy? Royal family or White colar like us?
none of the average income earner can buy this la.. not even in overseas. yeah, in uk i might seems cheap. but i have a UK fren, he said, unless u r a celebrities or football stars. u will never come close to this kind of machine. usual UK ppl will buy normal brand like bmw or audi. the most common is VW.and mind you, most of them are bare specs without LED and electronic seats.
You think they can only sell cars based on your earnings?? Wake up bro! if you cannot effort, buy honda cup lo.
rear light looks like Lotus..
this is the car to get if u wanna impress a particular ‘out-of-your-league’ girl you having dreams about. but first u have to settle the small matter of rm1.2 mil…
i cant help but think guys buy hot cars to attract hot chicks. since most wont be driving the cars within 50% of capability anyway. just my two cents
Obviously you have not owned any hot car before.
This powerful car with furious engine is shiok to drive. You feel satisfied everytime you get in there, and wanted to drive it more, regardless if there is hot chick around or not.
From rear three quarters, it looks like jap or American muscle car? Yucks
disappointed with the facelift , they should at least update the rear light with more detail.. anyway recond goes for around 600k for a 2007 model. i guess ill have to wait for 2 more years before i can afford one
How much is needed for this beast’s downpayment??
this car so-so because no interest and no money as well. I opened this articles coz of the girls. meh….