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Maserati Granturismo: M145) Are A Series of A Grand Tourers Produced by The
GranTurismo S (2008–2012)
GranTurismo MC (2009–2010)
The GranTurismo MC is the racing version of the GranTurismo S developed to compete in the FIA GT4
European Cup and is based on the Maserati MC concept. The car included a 6-point racing harness, 120 L
(32 US gal; 26 imp gal) fuel tank, 380 mm (15.0 in) front and 326 mm (12.8 in) rear brake discs with 6-
piston calipers at the front and 4-piston calipers at the rear, 18-inch racing wheels with 305/645/18 front and
305/680/18 rear tyres, carbon fibre bodywork and lexan windows throughout along with a race interior. All
the weight-saving measures lower the weight to about 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). The car shares the 4.7-litre V8
engine from the GranTurismo S but is tuned to generate a maximum power output of 450 PS (331 kW;
444 hp) along with the 6-speed automated manual transmission.
The GranTurismo MC was unveiled at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France. It went on sale in October, 2009
through the Maserati Corse programme. 15 GranTurismo MC racecars were developed, homologated for
the European Cup and National Endurance Series, one of which was taken to be raced by GT motorsport
organization Cool Victory in Dubai in January, 2010.[8][9]
In September 2010, Maserati announced plans to unveil a new version of the GranTurismo - the MC
Stradale - at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The strictly two-seat MC Stradale is more powerful than the
GranTurismo at 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp), friction reduction accounts for the increase, says Maserati, due
to the strategic use of “diamond-like coating", an antifriction technology derived from Formula 1, on wear
parts such as the cams and followers. It is also 110 kg lighter (1,670 kg dry weight) from the GranTurismo,
and
more
Rear view
Maserati GranTurismo MC
Stradale (with optional carbon Carbon fibre seats of the MC
fibre hood) Stradale
aerodynamic than any previous GranTurismo model - all with the same fuel consumption as the regular
GranTurismo.[13] In addition to two air intakes in the bonnet, the MC Stradale also receives a new front
splitter and rear air dam for better aerodynamics, downforce, and improved cooling of carbon-ceramic
brakes and engine. The body modifications make the car 48 mm (2 in) longer.[14]
The MC Race Shift 6-speed robotised manual gearbox (which shares its electronics and some of its
hardware from the Ferrari 599 GTO) usually operates in an "auto" mode, but the driver can switch this to
'sport' or 'race' (shifting happening in 60 milliseconds in 'race' mode), which affects gearbox operations,
suspension, traction control, and even the sound of the engine. The MC Stradale is the first GranTurismo to
break the 300 km/h (186 mph) barrier, with a claimed top speed of 303 km/h (188 mph).[15]
The push for the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale came from existing Maserati customers who wanted a
road-legal super sports car that looked and felt like the GT4, GTD, and Trofeo race cars. It has been
confirmed by the Maserati head office that only 497 units of 2-seater MC Stradales were built in total from
2011 to 2013 in the world, Europe: 225 units, China: 45 units, Hong Kong: 12, Taiwan: 23 units, Japan: 33
units, Oceania: 15 units and 144 units in other countries.[16]
US market MC's do not have the "Stradale" part of the name, and they are sold with a fully automatic six-
speed transmission rather than the one available in the rest of the world. US market cars also do not come
with carbon fibre lightweight seats like the rest of the world.[17]
The MC Stradale's suspension is 8% stiffer and the car rides slightly lower than the GranTurismo S
following feedback from racing drivers who appreciated the better grip and intuitive driving feel of the
lower profile. Pirelli has custom-designed extra-wide 20-inch P Zero Corsa tyres to fit new flow-formed
alloy wheels.
The Brembo braking system with carbon-ceramic discs weighs around 60% less than the traditional system
with steel discs. The front is equipped with 380 x 34 mm ventilated discs, operated by a 6 piston caliper.
The rear discs measure 360 x 32 mm with four-piston calipers. The stopping distance is 33 m at 100 km/h
(62 mph) with an average deceleration of 1.2g.
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, an update to the GranTurismo MC Stradale was unveiled. It features an
updated 4.7 L (4,691 cc) V8 engine rated at 460 PS (454 hp; 338 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 520 N⋅m
(384 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 4,750 rpm, as well as the MC Race Shift 6-speed robotized manual gearbox which
shifts in 60 milliseconds in 'race' mode. The top speed is 303 km/h (188 mph). All models were built at the
historic factory in viale Ciro Menotti in Modena.[18][19]
GranCabrio (2010–2019)
The GranCabrio (GranTurismo Convertible in the United States
and Canada)[20] is a convertible version of the GranTurismo S
Automatic, equipped with a canvas folding roof. The GranCabrio
retains the four seat configuration of the GranTurismo coupé, and is
thus Maserati's first ever four-seater convertible.[21] Maserati GranCabrio
The GranCabrio is powered by the same 4.7-litre V8 engine (rated at 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at
7,000 rpm and 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm) that is fitted to the GranTurismo S Automatic.
GranCabrio Fendi
GranCabrio Fendi
GranCabrio MC (2013–2019)
The GranCabrio MC four-seater open-top is 48 mm (1.9 in) longer
than GranCabrio with front end inspired directly by MC Stradale
and equipped with much improved aerodynamics compared to
standard models. Power comes from 4.7 L 90° V8 delivering
460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp) and 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) of torque. Top
speed is 289 km/h (180 mph) and acceleration from 0–100 km/h
(62 mph) happens in 4.9 seconds. The only transmission is an MC
Auto Shift, 6-speed ZF automatic. Wheels are 20 inch MC Design
units. It premiered on 27 September 2012 at the Paris Motor Show.
Maserati GranCabrio MC
Touring Sciàdipersia
Debuted by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in March 2018 at Geneva Motor Show, the car was based
on the Maserati GranTurismo and inspired by the original Maserati 5000 GT Shah of Persia.[27][28]
The car was introduced by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019
and was based on the Maserati GranCabrio.[29] A total of 15 Coupés and Cabriolets are to be
manufactured, with reportedly only one Coupé manufactured and the remaining 14 being Cabriolets.[30]
Specifications
The architecture of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio derives from the M139 platform of the fifth
generation Quattroporte, shortened about 12 cm (4.7 in) in the wheelbase and 8 cm (3.1 in) in the rear
overhang.
Like on the Quattroporte the engine is pushed back beyond the front wheel's centerline, inside
the wheelbase—in the front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. This confers a 49%/51% front/rear weight
distribution to automatic transmission cars. "MC SportShift" automated manual transmission variants have a
further rear-biased 47%/53% weight distribution, due to the gearbox mounted at the rear with the
differential—in the transaxle layout.
The chassis is made of stamped and boxed steel sections, and is complemented by two aluminium
subframes: one at the front supporting the engine and providing suspension attaching points, and a tubular
one at the rear supporting both suspension and differential (or the entire transmission in transaxle cars).
Structural body panels are steel, the bonnet is aluminium and the boot lid is a single sheet moulding
compound piece.
The suspension system consists of unequal length control arms with forged aluminium arms and cast
aluminium uprights, coil springs and anti-roll bars on both axles. Dampers are either fixed-rate and set up
for handling or "Skyhook" adaptive. The Skyhook system uses aluminium-bodied gas dampers, allowing
automatic and continuous damping rate adjustment by means of proportioning valves.
Engines
Redline
Model Years Type Power at rpm Torque at rpm
(rpm)
2007– 4,244 cc 405 PS (298 kW; 460 N⋅m (339 lb⋅ft)
GranTurismo 7,250
2019 (259.0 cu in) 90° V8 399 hp) at 7,100 at 4,750
2008– 4,691 cc 440 PS (324 kW; 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft)
7,500
2011 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 434 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
GranTurismo S
2011– 4,691 cc 450 PS (331 kW; 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)
7,500
2012 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 444 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
GranTurismo S 2009– 4,691 cc 440 PS (324 kW; 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft)
7,200
Automatic 2012 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 434 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
2011– 4,691 cc 450 PS (331 kW; 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft)
7,200
GranTurismo MC 2013 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 444 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
Stradale 2013– 4,691 cc 460 PS (338 kW; 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft)
7,500
2019 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 454 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
GranTurismo 2012– 4,691 cc 460 PS (338 kW; 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft)
7,500
Sport[10] 2019 (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 454 hp) at 7,000 at 4,750
Depending on the model, two transmissions were available on the GranTurismo and GranCabrio: a
conventional torque converter 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed automated manual gearbox.
The automated manual transmission includes Manual Normal and Manual Sport, Manual Sport with MC-
Shift, Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto ICE modes.
Performance
Acceleration 0– Braking
Acceleration
100 km/h (0- 400 100–
Model Years 1000 metre Top speed 80–120 km/h
62 mph) metre 0 km/h
(seconds)
(seconds) (metre)
23.9 seconds 285 km/h
2007–
GranTurismo 5.2 13.4 at 225 km/h 3.7 35
2019 (177 mph)[31]
(140 mph)
23 seconds at 295 km/h
GranTurismo 2008–
4.9[31] 13 234 km/h 3.5 36
S 2012 (183 mph)[31]
(145 mph)
23.3 seconds
GranTurismo 2009– after 295 km/h
5[31] 13.2 3.3 35
S Automatic 2012 228 km/h (183 mph)[31]
(142 mph)
24.8 seconds 283 km/h
2010–
GranCabrio 5.2[31] 13.9 at 227 km/h 3.3 35
2019 (176 mph)[31]
(141 mph)
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External links
Pininfarina pages: Maserati GranTurismo (https://web.archive.org/web/20070305172012/htt
p://www.pininfarina.com/index/storiaModelli/ultimi/GranTurismo.html), Maserati GranCabrio
(https://web.archive.org/web/20090914153402/http://www.pininfarina.com/index/storiaModel
li/ultimi/Maserati-GranCabrio.html)
Maserati pages: GC (http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranCabrio.htm
l), GCS (http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranCabrio-Sport.html), GT
(http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranTurismo.html), GTS (http://www.
maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranTurismo-S.html), GTSA (http://www.maserat
i.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/granturismo-s-automatic.html), GT Sport (http://www.mas
erati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranTurismo-Sport.html), GTMC (http://www.maserat
i.com/maserati/en/en/index/maseraticorse/granturismo_mc.html), GTMCS (http://www.maser
ati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/GranTurismo-MC-Stradale.html), GTMCC (http://www.
maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/Concept-Car/GranTurismo-MC-Concept.html)
Maserati GranCabrio Car of the Year 2010 (https://archive.today/20130119181219/http://ww
w.covercars.com/news/34980/covercarscom-car-of-the-year-2010)