Raymond Blanc Seasons Winter 2008/9

RAYMOND BLANC’s SEASONS LUXURY CARS
The Maserati
Gran Turismo S
The Maserati name is synonymous with elegant design and optimum performance. And the new
Maserati Gran Turismo S combines the perfect balance between sportiness and comfort, shifting the
emphasis onto dynamics and enjoyment.
The drive...
From behind the wheel, the Maserati Gran
Turismo S feels taut and compact, thanks to
the suspension layout developed speciﬁcally to
support the new weight distribution beneﬁting
handling and performance. The paddles on the
steering wheel differ from the systems used
by other manufacturers in that they are
integral with the steering wheel column.
This ergonomic solution means the driver
never has to take his or her hands off the
wheel. This improves safety, particularly on
winding routes, and offers a more enjoyable
driving experience.
The look...
The aesthetic modiﬁcations, although discrete,
are highly effective and make the car body appear
sportier without abandoning the sleekness of
the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.
And the interior, upholstered in Poltrona Frau
leather and Alcantara reﬂects the sporty ﬂair and
dynamic design.
The car... The engine...
The Gran Turismo S is the new ﬂagship for to reduce and increase the revs quickly, typical of The main technical innovation on the Maserati
Maserati sporting ﬂair, with acceleration from racing engines. Gran Turismo S lives under the bonnet. Instantly
0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds and a maximum The power unit continues to be highly ﬂexible recognisable thanks to its red cylinder head
speed of 183 mph, the highest ever reached and responsive in all driving situations. It covers, the new 4.7 engine was developed
by a standard production Maserati. It features a sounds deep and throaty, but the exhaust valve speciﬁcally to increase the car’s performance and
high speciﬁc power output and more torque at pneumatic control can also be activated to make provide the driver with an even more exhilarating
lower speeds, with a fantastic dynamic capacity it discreet and comfortable. driving experience. The aim of Maserati’s
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