Maserati to showcase the GranTurismo S at the New York International Auto Show

20 Mar 2008

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Maserati, the Italian car maker, will introduce the GranTurismo S to the American market during the New York International Auto Show, due to run from 24 March to 30 March.

The car, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, is the fastest as compared to all other Maserati productions.

Powered by a 440 HP and V8 4.7 engine, with a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm, the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h at 4.9 seconds with a maximum speed of 295 Km/h. With an electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC Shift, Transaxle layout, the GranTurismo S has brakes made with dual-cast technology. (View video:  Maserati GranTurismo)

The US was Maserati's biggest market again in 2007, where it sold 2,600 vehicles. Italy was Maserati's second-biggest market, with 714 vehicles delivered last year, a 40 percent increase compared with 2006.

The North American market is Maserati's largest market, which accounts for 40 per cent of  global sales volumes

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