Driving Impression: Maserati Granturismo

Fireblader85 · 25th August 2008, 21:32

Had the chance to get behind the wheel of the Maserati Granturismo so here is below is a short review and a driving impression of this beauty from Italy

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The Granturismo is the latest from the Maserati stable to have been launched. It is indeed one of the most beautiful cars in recent times. Designed by Pininfarina of course, the car has extremely clean lines right from the front extending to the rear. The front grille with the huge logo adorning is it awesome to look at .

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The interior of the GT is top notch. Right from the upholstery to the stitching. Everything in it speaks quality and finesse. This car has a red interior and compliments the white exterior well. The GT is a 2+2 . The rear seats are comfortable for two mid sized people at the most but they get rear AC vents and a centre armrest as well. The front seats are fantastic and grip you well. Car comes with a BOSE in car entertainment system which includes and integrated 30 GB hard disk which rips and stores your music in it.

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Start up the V8 and you dont really get a real loud roar. The engine idles quite silentlybut the real fun starts once the car starts moving. This is the same 4.3 litre engine which does duty in the F430 but front mounted. Gearbox is a six speed auto with paddle shift. The car is very fast but the whole character of the machine changes once you hit the Sport Mode button. The suspension firms up, the gear box becomes more ferocious and the car just shoots. It becomes a whole new ball game all together. Did a good drive on the Western Express Highway. Gunned it in some parts and that gave a good impression of this car's capabilities. Handling is awesome and the car just grips the road. Ground clearance is low especially at the front so one has to be careful.

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That was a short review on the Granturismo. One of my first driving impressions. I absolutely love this car. It may not be as flashy as a Ferrari but classy it sure is.

mclaren1885 · 25th August 2008, 21:37

I know someone from Bangalore had ordered for two of these beauties. Not sure if they are in town already.

torqueunlimited · 25th August 2008, 21:54

Brilliant photographs and nicely written! I'd buy this over the Ferrari anyday.

speedy · 25th August 2008, 22:40

very well written and photographed fireblader. the only thing that i can digest are the interiors, too bright for my taste.

PhrozenFire · 25th August 2008, 22:59

Really good photography Fireblader! Thanks for bringing us the review

Cyrus43 · 25th August 2008, 23:20

Karthik is back!! And with a bang!! Nice one Karthik. So this is number 2 eh??

shuvd · 25th August 2008, 23:32

Nice review and amazing pictures Fireblader. The car looks pure evil from the front! Nice!!
The interiors are a bit loud IMHO. Black or grey would have looked better me thinks. The alloys also don't cut it. No offense please guys! Do you have a sound clip that you could share? Would love to hear the growl!!

straight6 · 25th August 2008, 23:40

You guys might want to check this video out.

YouTube - Fifth Gear Maserati GranTurismo

axp817 · 26th August 2008, 00:47

Wow, I could just look at this all day. Pic # 2 is fantastic.

Maverick5490 · 26th August 2008, 08:57

Hey Kartik.. amazing pics.. looks absoloutely gorgeous, the thing you said about the GT not being as flashy as a Ferrari may change soon! How about some pics of the rear, boot and the rear 3/4th? also what are those buttons near the head light switch?

ramie2400 · 26th August 2008, 11:17

Kartik awesome pics,if it still at your place,I am coming to see it in flesh

normally_crazy · 26th August 2008, 11:59

*drooool*

I want this car now ! Yes I would love TAn interiors instead of red.

mobike008 · 26th August 2008, 12:25

Amazing pictures and as someone said from the front it is a sure killer. I guess people can recognize the front from a couple of miles.

Btw, how much its landing cost in india?

VJ_MAVRICK · 26th August 2008, 12:43

Some souls are indeed lucky huh ! when can i be so lucky? Nice pics there and wish there were some pics under the hood

esteem_lover · 26th August 2008, 14:02

Beautiful car. I love the red interiors too. Thanks. Must cost close to 1 CR ?

25th August 2008, 21:32	#1
Fireblader85 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 208 Thanked: 124 Times	Driving Impression: Maserati Granturismo Had the chance to get behind the wheel of the Maserati Granturismo so here is below is a short review and a driving impression of this beauty from Italy The Granturismo is the latest from the Maserati stable to have been launched. It is indeed one of the most beautiful cars in recent times. Designed by Pininfarina of course, the car has extremely clean lines right from the front extending to the rear. The front grille with the huge logo adorning is it awesome to look at . The interior of the GT is top notch. Right from the upholstery to the stitching. Everything in it speaks quality and finesse. This car has a red interior and compliments the white exterior well. The GT is a 2+2 . The rear seats are comfortable for two mid sized people at the most but they get rear AC vents and a centre armrest as well. The front seats are fantastic and grip you well. Car comes with a BOSE in car entertainment system which includes and integrated 30 GB hard disk which rips and stores your music in it. Start up the V8 and you dont really get a real loud roar. The engine idles quite silentlybut the real fun starts once the car starts moving. This is the same 4.3 litre engine which does duty in the F430 but front mounted. Gearbox is a six speed auto with paddle shift. The car is very fast but the whole character of the machine changes once you hit the Sport Mode button. The suspension firms up, the gear box becomes more ferocious and the car just shoots. It becomes a whole new ball game all together. Did a good drive on the Western Express Highway. Gunned it in some parts and that gave a good impression of this car's capabilities. Handling is awesome and the car just grips the road. Ground clearance is low especially at the front so one has to be careful. That was a short review on the Granturismo. One of my first driving impressions. I absolutely love this car. It may not be as flashy as a Ferrari but classy it sure is. Attached Thumbnails
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25th August 2008, 21:37	#2
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I know someone from Bangalore had ordered for two of these beauties. Not sure if they are in town already.
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25th August 2008, 21:54	#3
torqueunlimited BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	Brilliant photographs and nicely written! I'd buy this over the Ferrari anyday.
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25th August 2008, 22:40	#4
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	very well written and photographed fireblader. the only thing that i can digest are the interiors, too bright for my taste.
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25th August 2008, 22:59	#5
PhrozenFire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 5 Times	Really good photography Fireblader! Thanks for bringing us the review
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25th August 2008, 23:20	#6
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Karthik is back!! And with a bang!! Nice one Karthik. So this is number 2 eh??
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25th August 2008, 23:32	#7
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Nice review and amazing pictures Fireblader. The car looks pure evil from the front! Nice!! The interiors are a bit loud IMHO. Black or grey would have looked better me thinks. The alloys also don't cut it. No offense please guys! Do you have a sound clip that you could share? Would love to hear the growl!!
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26th August 2008, 00:47	#9
axp817 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 80 Thanked: 15 Times	Wow, I could just look at this all day. Pic # 2 is fantastic.
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26th August 2008, 08:57	#10
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,818 Times View My Garage	Hey Kartik.. amazing pics.. looks absoloutely gorgeous, the thing you said about the GT not being as flashy as a Ferrari may change soon! How about some pics of the rear, boot and the rear 3/4th? also what are those buttons near the head light switch?
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26th August 2008, 11:17	#11
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Kartik awesome pics,if it still at your place,I am coming to see it in flesh
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26th August 2008, 11:59	#12
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	drooool I want this car now ! Yes I would love TAn interiors instead of red.
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26th August 2008, 12:25	#13
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,856 Times View My Garage	Amazing pictures and as someone said from the front it is a sure killer. I guess people can recognize the front from a couple of miles. Btw, how much its landing cost in india?
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26th August 2008, 12:43	#14
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Some souls are indeed lucky huh ! when can i be so lucky? Nice pics there and wish there were some pics under the hood
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26th August 2008, 14:02	#15
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Beautiful car. I love the red interiors too. Thanks. Must cost close to 1 CR ?
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