Maserati GT

The name alone sends shivers down a mans spin, The visual effects of this stunning two-door coupe the muscular design is enough to make one drool, The latest Maserati GT (Grand-Touring) has been refined to create a much better driving experience also sporting a heavy Italian design.

Maserati GT

Maserati GT

The 90 degree V8 engine sits immaculately well back within the wheelbase larger than most common sedans, providing an even front to back weight distribution and enough room to comfortably seat 4 adults. The Maserati GT has a 4.2 litre engine which has been tuned for maximum power output and comes with a racing  rapid response fly by throttle providing a smooth yet powerful acceleration feel, the latest Maserati GT will also suit start stop city diving or provide a powerful racing feel drive out on the open roads.

The driving position has a totally in control feel, the layout of the dashboard and overall driving experience is much the same a cockpit in a private jet sporting at your finger tips are the  manual shift paddles, massive leg room for such a small car, also for rear seat passengers will feel like they are right at home with the comfort levels of the back seats. We were lucky enough to take this baby for a test drive last weekend and the overall ride is incredible, quite hard to put into words but if you only do it once in your life time this is one car that is worth taking for a drive, the Maserati GT glides over bumps and road defects the electric steering makes this car a breeze to drive around in the city, anyway lets take a look at some of the Maserati GT specs.

Pros:

  • Pure elegance & style
  • Effortless performance
  • Refined ride & handling

Cons:

  • No spare wheel
  • The price
  • Parts & servicing is quite expensive

Performance:

  • 4244cc V8 petrol engine
  • 298kW@7100 rpm
  • 460Nm@4750 rpm
  • 6spd auto rear wheel drive

Safety:

  • Six airbags (very impressive for a coupe)
  • Electronic stability control
  • ABS/Brembo brake (racing class)
  • In dash tyre pressure monitor

Price:

  • $320,000- (prices may vary depending on your car dealership & stock numbers)