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MASERATI GRANTURISMO - V8 - 4.244 cm
3
- 298 kW
Compact, light (just 180 kg) and enormously responsive, the 4.2 litre
Maserati V8
can deliver 405 Hp at 7,100 revs, equivalent
to a specific power of 96.4 Eu Hp/Litre, and maximum torque of 460 Nm at 4,750 revs, of which 75% is developed at just
2,500 revs. The result is astonishing: 0-62 mph in 5.2 sec.
The V8’s timing is operated by two twin chain-drive overhead camshafts per bank, and four valves per cylinder controlled by
hydraulic tappets.
The lubrication system features a wet sump, which means a reduction in noise, and improved acoustic comfort on board. The
ignition and injection systems are integrated, with features that allow immediate detection of poor fuel quality within
the engine control system. The powerplant’s dynamic performance is constantly optimized by its microprocessor control units,
which communicate with the other systems through a CAN (Controlled Area Network) line, ensuring that emission control
regulations are met.
The Maserati V8 engine sound is unique: deep-toned at low revs, fearsome in its crescendo, and capable of sending a genuine
shiver down the spine at the highest revs. Four chrome tailpipes provide controlled amplification of the engine note, thrilling
to the soul anyone on board a Maserati GranTurismo.
The
acceleration
provided by the Maserati V8 is immediate, and thanks to the electronic
Drive by Wire
throttle control,
the car responds to even the slightest touch on the pedal.
The 6-speed ZF automatic transmission ensures smooth, satisfying driving, in the tradition of a great touring car.
The winning team of Maserati and ZF is a guarantee of reliability and refinement, along with a host of innovations in
transmission technology. The gearbox is designed to ensure the utmost versatility in every situation, and has the capability to
select automatically the optimum operating mode. In the highest-performance mode, for those who want to push the Maserati
GranTurismo’s sporting soul to its limits, the transmission allows ultra-fast gear changes up to 7,200 revs, a much higher engine
speed compared with its rivals.
For a more relaxed driving style, the transmission has been designed with ratios that reduce fuel consumption and interior noise
at high speeds, ensuring unrivalled comfort even on long journeys.
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