Along came a Spyder: Maserati to roll out GranTurismo GTS, convertible
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For an automaker with only two model lines, Maserati is certainly keeping busy. One of a handful of luxury carmakers to improve its sales figures in 2008, the Trident marque is undoubtedly looking to build upon its growth with an eye towards setting yet another sales record. Fortunately that push is product-driven, prompting Modena to improve upon its already-mouthwatering offerings and give us something new to drool over, too.
First up is the Quattroporte GTS, the sportiest version yet of Maserati's performance luxury sedan, which debuted at the Detroit show and goes on sale next month. That will reportedly be followed by a similarly-equipped version of its two-door counterpart. Called the GranTurismo GTS, we can't help but wonder if it was named by someone with a stutter... or maybe by former UN sec-gen Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Naming aside, the high-spec GranTurismo is expected to ditch the robotized manual in favor of the performance-tuned automatic coupled to the 433-hp, 4.8-liter V8 from the Quattroporte GTS. Other changes will include a tighter suspension and sporty touches all around.
The bigger news, however, will be the debut of the new Spyder. While a smaller sports car has been speculated, sources expect this Spyder to be GranTurismo-based, retaining its four proper seats under the open sky. The new Maserati Spyder could make its public debut as soon as Frankfurt later this year, so stay tuned.
Gallery: Review: 2008 Maserati GranTurismo
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
gearhead18 4:37PM (2/08/2009)
Man, that car is going to look beautiful as as Spyder.
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zapperdude60 4:51PM (2/08/2009)
couldn't possibly look worse
Mobius_1 5:50PM (2/08/2009)
@ Zapper, you are entitled to opinions, even if they are wrong.
See a doctor.
Rick 6:32PM (2/08/2009)
I'll chip in for an eye exam.
slycooper_rocker (The Agent of Orange) 7:36PM (2/08/2009)
i think he meant "they can't make it look any worse because it looks too good"
Franz 4:52PM (2/08/2009)
I really do love this car.
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Xeller 5:51PM (2/08/2009)
And then I jizzed in my pants...
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Mobius_1 5:51PM (2/08/2009)
The QP is one of the best looking 4 doors and the GT is one of the best looking 2 doors. Maseratis really are sweet machines.
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DJ 7:06PM (2/08/2009)
Basically, this would be the same as an Alfa 8C Spyder at one third the cost. SWWWWEEEEEET!!!!!!!
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coolremo 7:23PM (2/08/2009)
overall it's gorgeous. but i think the front is a little too curved downward.
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energystrom 7:40PM (2/08/2009)
There is a God.
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Jack 8:27PM (2/08/2009)
The Quattroporte GTS is already in showrooms and I might bring one to Cars and Coffee in Irvine next weekend. The Gran Tourismo S with the F1 transmission and the 433hp growling sport exhaust is also in stores right now as Maserati of Orange County has one with Nero Carbonio paint and Rosso leather interior sitting pretty waiting for a home.
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RamblinReck89 8:31PM (2/08/2009)
This car is so beautiful, it makes me cry. But is it too much to ask for a manual option? I am so torn between my desire for this car and my commitment to manuals that it makes me cry again. Then I realize that it doesn't matter and I will never own one, and I cry even more. Good thing there are no women-folk around or I'd have to spend the next 20 minutes fiddling with my contacts and muttering about dust.
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RamblinReck89 8:52PM (2/08/2009)
This car is so beautiful it makes me cry. But is it too much to ask for a manual transmission option? I am torn between my lust for this car an my commitment to giving my left foot a job. Then I realize it doesn't matter because I'll never be able to afford one and I start to cry again. Good thing there are no women-folk around or I would have to start playing with my contacts and muttering about dust.
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RamblinReck89 9:00PM (2/08/2009)
damn my internet problems.
MikeInNC 8:16AM (2/09/2009)
Saw one of these on the way home last week. Stunning car.
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Rafael Illan 9:45PM (2/09/2009)
personally oi would like to see it with a aretractable rooftop, keeping its gorgeous coupe lines and looking sunning in convertible
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ugg.tryptophan 4:43AM (2/13/2009)
yep
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