The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC sounds every bit as spectacular
as it looks. Its twin sport exhaust pipes, brazened a bronze hue from the
intolerable heat of combustion, sing out the V8's tunes with the quickness and
expert pitch change of an overcaffeinated Luciano Pavarotti.
Early GranTurismo coupe models featured a Ferrari-sourced
4.2-liter V8 rated at 405 horsepower. In 2009, the automaker offered a larger
4.7-liter V8, rated at 433 horsepower. It became standard fare on the freshly
introduced GranTurismo S. The larger engine was also fitted to the slightly
heavier Convertible Sport model at its debut. Yet, the 4.2-liter wasn’t
dropped. The smaller powerplant soldiered forth and continues to be standard
fitment on the base GranTurismo coupe.
Launched at this year’s New York Auto Show were the new 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC coupe (base price $139,900) and 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport (base price $142,800). The MC coupe is a “domesticated” version of Europe’s hardcore two-place GranTurismo MC Stradale, but with seating for four. The Convertible Sport is a virtual clone of the European GranCabrio Sport. Regardless of the confusing nomenclature, each vehicle represents the pinnacle of Maserati performance for its body style in the North American market.
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