Maserati presented its Granturismo S Automatica at the Geneva show, along with its full range of vehicles, though the novelty stole the show. The Granturismo S Automatica show model was equipped with a V8, 4.7 litre engine at 440hp and the six-speed ZF transmission.
Included is electronic Skyhook suspension, new side airbags, 20-inch Trident wheels and Bluetooth connectivity. Seen at the show was also the Quattroporte Sport GT S, equipped with the same engine, sports base, sports exhaust and new aerodynamics.
Maserati also marked the 70th anniversary of the historic Indianapolis victory in 1939, with the “Boyle Special” and its Italian engine. To future aims, however, Maserati is looking to reduce consumption and improve fuel efficiency over the next five years (since 2005 fuel consumption has already decreased by 20 percent).
Continue reading: Live at Geneva: Maserati Granturismo S Automatica and Quattroporte Sport GT S
The upcoming Geneva motor show will feature the Maserati GranTurismo S in Automatic. This Maserati coupè will debut a six speed, automatic transmission, developed by ZF and available on the Quattroporte and base model GranTurismo (the V8 4.2). The GranTurismo S shift will be the same as that installed on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.
The GranTurismo S engine will remain the V8, 4.7L at 440hp with 490Nm, but the automatic version will now feature trident spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels, and new skirting.