The
new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most
powerful car in the Maserati model line-up when it goes on sale in the first
quarter of 2011. Inspiredby the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport programs, the
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will have more power, less weight, razor-sharp
handling and a 301km/h top speed.
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Responding
to Maserati customer demands for a GranTurismo capable of balancing their
road-driving needs with their race-driving desires, it incorporates the
handling and aerodynamic lessons from all three of Maserati’s current racing
programs.
The
interior is truly built with luxury in mind, and comes in an unbelievable 8
million different possible color and trim configurations. The electronically
controlled front seats strike a balance between comfort and support needed for
spirited driving, and are covered in Poltrona Frau leather upholstery.
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The
Easy Entry system powers the front seats forward to allow ample space for rear
passengers to climb on board and share in the roomy and refined atmosphere. The
cabin has been handcrafted and the care taken in its construction is clear. The
finish is clean but exquisitely refined, from the subtle chrome rings that
surround the dashboard and steering wheel switches to the Trident logo on the
headrests and the Alcantara used on the back of the gearshift paddles.
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The
standard Bose Surround Sound audio system further improves on-board enjoyment
for those looking to take a break from cell phone discussions and city noises.
The placement of the eleven speakers was studied intensively in order to adapt
them to the cabin's acoustics.
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Open the trunk and equal care can be seen in the luggage space that can hold up to two regular-sized golf bags or the exclusive five-piece luggage set created especially for the Maserati GranTurismo by Salvatore Ferragamo.
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The
exterior changes to the award-winning GranTurismo S have all been taken
directly from the racing program. The
end result is a car that has great aerodynamic downforce at high speed without
creating more drag, even while it is diverting airflow into effectively cooling
its brakes. It
is a longer car, with the front splitter and redesigned rear bumper adding 48mm
to the total length, but producing downforce to justify it.
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The
front splitter, side skirts and the front guard panels all combine as one unit
to push the nose of the car down at high speed, to cool the brakes, extract the
hot air from the braking system and to provide downforce along the length of
the car. The skirt has been particularly detailed, blending into the guards to
maintain the underbody airflow and create downforce.
The
detailed aerodynamic designs even include two hot air extraction outlets in the
bonnet. The
rear bumper has also been re-profiled, with the exhausts emerging closer to the
centre of the car and ducts carved into the bumper to allow underbody airflow
to escape. These holes help to stabilize the airflow further away from the rear
of the car, which lowers drag.
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The
engine delivers 405 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 339 pound-feet of torque at
4,750 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic
with paddle shifters for the manual control mode. All
of this power helps this luxury sports car get up to 60 miles per hour in 5.1
seconds, with a top speed of 177 mph. Example Engine :
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With
330kW (450 horsepower), it has more power (7kW, 10hp) from the 4.7-litre V8
engine than the GranTurismo S, while its 510Nm of torque is a further 20Nm
improvement.
This
helps to slash the 0-100km/h sprint time, which the Maserati GranTurismo MC
Stradale covers in just 4.6 seconds, and stretches the top speed to 301km/h.
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Its
race-bred heritage is highlighted by a 110kg weight reduction from the
GranTurismo S, down to 1770kg. It mirrors the advantages Maserati has in racing
by retaining the optimal 48.5 : 51.5 weight distribution to ensure handling
balance and even tyre wear.
It
uses advanced electronics to slash gear-shift times from the upgraded MC Race
Shift electroactuated transaxle gearbox to just 60 milliseconds.
Specifications
VEHICLE
TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door convertible
BASE
PRICE: $139,700
ENGINE
TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement:
286 cu in, 4691 cc
Power
(SAE net): 433 bhp @ 7600 rpm
Torque
(SAE net): 361 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
TRANSMISSION:
6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase:
115.8 in Length: 192.2 in
Width:
75.4 in Height: 54.3 in
Curb
weight: 4600 lb
PERFORMANCE
(C/D EST):
Zero
to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Standing
¼-mile: 13.5 sec
Top
speed (drag limited): 176 mph
EPA
city/highway driving: 11/18 mpg
reference:www.autospectator.com,www.caranddriver.com,www.leftlanenews.com
