Looks like the new car intro embargo-breaking will continue, this time overseas. A couple of weeks before the car is set to debut officially at next month's Geneva Motor Show, here are a few images of Maserati's new GT Coupe. This Pininfarina-styled coupe takes the Quattroporte's styling in a much bolder direction.
The current Coupes have failed to enthuse as much as hoped, although their performance is stellar. As we told you a few days ago, the car should be quite a mover. MotorAuthority is reporting an anticipated (and amazing for a front-engine coupe) 49/51 weight distribution. Rumored to be powered by an upgraded 400 hp 4.2-liter V8, performance should again match the car's promise. As evidenced by the tail lettering, the full GranTurismo name will be used on the new GT. Expect cars on dealer lots by Summer.
And there are rumors of the new GranSport model as well. Featuring an all-new 450 hp 4.7-liter V8 from Alfa Romeo's 8C Competizione, it should better match up against the M6/XKR/DB9 competition. A new Spyder and possibly a Coupe-Convertible with a retractable hardtop should follow some time next year. And of course, this is also the platform that the upcoming entry-level Dino might share when it shows up late this year. That car is still unofficial, but word has it that this baby Ferrari will sell for around 175 large and might not be a Ferrari at all (no Prancing Horse logos, just like the original Dino), just in case there's any backlash. Three slightly larger pics in the gallery.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
NoNameDenton @ Feb 19th 2007 8:07PM
My question is how much, where can I get it and when
Ols @ Feb 19th 2007 8:36PM
An Aston Martin V8 Vantage - but with added soul. Stunning!
NoNameDenton @ Feb 19th 2007 8:39PM
I also would want the entry level Dino by Ferrari, I don't care if it has no prancing horse logo
G @ Feb 19th 2007 8:39PM
This car is European so it must look amazing. Honestly, if it had a Buick or Toyota badge on it, I guarantee people would say how weak and old the design is, which it in fact is.
John @ Feb 19th 2007 8:40PM
I gather this car has a lot of interior room, more than a Bentley Contintenal GT.
Also I think pictures of the car were supposed to be released 2/20 so maybe it is midnight in Europe by now.
NoNameDenton @ Feb 19th 2007 8:44PM
#4 If thise was a Buick, I would say the same things about it I already did, I do not diss on American cars, however if it was a Toyota I would admit the Japanese are getting European in design
brett @ Feb 19th 2007 8:47PM
Hmmm. S2000 with serious fender bulge.
And a trident.
NoNameDenton @ Feb 19th 2007 8:57PM
#7 What have you been smoking?
Misaniovent @ Feb 19th 2007 9:22PM
I don't understand why people find these cars to be so beautiful.
It somehow looks like it wants to be a Stingray Corvette. Am I the only person who sees this in the shape of the front end?
And am I the only person who thinks that this car and its sedan counterpart are ugly?
zach @ Feb 19th 2007 9:40PM
Beautiful, I love it.
#4 - What is your problem?
#9 - No, you're probably not the only person who doesn't like it. Design is subjective. This difference is that you managed to voice your opinion like an adult; unlike #4.
ruggels @ Feb 19th 2007 9:47PM
fantastic!
S7-R @ Feb 19th 2007 10:13PM
I'm sorry. Maybe it's just the tendency for Pininfarina designs to grow on you, but I don't like this car, yet. The overall shape is good, but I keep seeing so many other designs in this car. For instance, the front says late-model XK and S2000, the back V8 Vantage. The lines aren't elegant, or don't seem to be. Talk to me in a month...
Justin @ Feb 19th 2007 10:13PM
I like everything except for the front of the car from what I can see. The "snout" is way too long and the overhang of it is a little strange as well. The interior looks nice and the tail lights look great!
chewy @ Feb 19th 2007 10:21PM
I like it. The rear is the best part of the design. The black plastic looks out of place and a bit cheap with all that red leather. I am sure it looks great overall in real life. It's about time as the current Maserati coupe was very old.
SPYKER @ Feb 19th 2007 10:26PM
take a look at old maserati f1 cars and you will know where that snout comes from
and from the pininfarina maserati birdcage concept if you notice the rims are exactly the same
SPYKER @ Feb 19th 2007 10:27PM
The links
http://ultimatecarpage.com/pic.php?imagenum=1&carnum=1903
http://seriouswheels.com/2005/2005-Pininfarina-Maserati-Birdcage-Concept-SA-1024x768.htm
Jane @ Feb 19th 2007 10:35PM
What a beautiful car.
I.Az @ Feb 19th 2007 10:50PM
I was expecting something a bit different at the back based on the sketch, but then again the license plate has to go somewhere. I won't comment about it looking like a buick or a stingray corvette. What I can say is that this car suits Maserati's design direction very well. It has a nice blend of MC12 as well as the birdcage concept in the front. That's snout and 2 lines running across the hood are especially MC12 like. The wheels were obviously derived from the birdcage. The roofline is still pretty much similar to the current model, the bulging wings seem to be a continuation of castriota's personal style - like he did with the 599. Rear lights look much more dynamic then the outgoing car and most importantly the overall look of the car complements the line up better sitting next to the quattroporte. At least that;s how I see it.
Designing a car is not easy especially to come up with completely original ideas each and every time. To me, this car is clearly in line with the design direction maserati has shown over the past few years. Any similarities with existing cars are irrelavant.
PiCASSO @ Feb 19th 2007 11:10PM
Very nice... I like it!
James @ Feb 19th 2007 11:17PM
Hmmm... I like the overall shape of the vehicle and I dig the front end (even though I do sort of see the Stingray resemblance mentioned in #9).
The back kind of confuses me a little, though.
Either way, it's a vast improvement over the current Coupes. I give it one thumb up.