14 November 2007
Italian exotic sports car Maserati GranTurismo's new version made its debut in the Kingdom yesterday with Maserati and Euro Motors, the exclusive importer for Maserati in Bahrain, unveiling it at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car, with a 4.2 litre V8 engine, delivering 405 HP, and a weight distribution of 49 per cent at the front and 51 per cent at the rear fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.
"We have experienced unprecedented customer interest in this vehicle and have pre-orders for the convertible leading well into next year," said Zayed Al Zayani, Managing Director, Euro Motors.
The new Maserati GranTurismo represents a further step towards the completion of the Trident product range, following the worldwide launch of the Quattroporte Automatic at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, he said.
Maserati's tradition of the Gran Turismo concept dates back to 1947 when the Trident Company, following its clients' demand, unveiled its first Gran Turismo. It was designed by Pinin Farina and based on the racing chassis of the A6 1500cc. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed for its advanced technical content and avant-garde style solutions.
Italian exotic sports car Maserati GranTurismo's new version made its debut in the Kingdom yesterday with Maserati and Euro Motors, the exclusive importer for Maserati in Bahrain, unveiling it at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car, with a 4.2 litre V8 engine, delivering 405 HP, and a weight distribution of 49 per cent at the front and 51 per cent at the rear fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.
"We have experienced unprecedented customer interest in this vehicle and have pre-orders for the convertible leading well into next year," said Zayed Al Zayani, Managing Director, Euro Motors.
The new Maserati GranTurismo represents a further step towards the completion of the Trident product range, following the worldwide launch of the Quattroporte Automatic at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, he said.
Maserati's tradition of the Gran Turismo concept dates back to 1947 when the Trident Company, following its clients' demand, unveiled its first Gran Turismo. It was designed by Pinin Farina and based on the racing chassis of the A6 1500cc. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed for its advanced technical content and avant-garde style solutions.
© Bahrain Tribune 2007
