2024 Maserati GranTurismo to Embody Trademark Passionate Flair as Grand Touring Class Icon

We have long taken pleasure here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis in the fact that the region of a car’s origins is one of the elements that are integral in creating its resonating character. Our breed of Italian cars is known for their over-the-top and undeniable charm and unforgettably characteristic exhaust note. The Autoweek team closely looked at the passionate spirit of the returning GranTurismo this past week on their blog and were thrilled about its potential for many adventures through unmarked and winding roads. 

The Trofeo model is Maserati’s highest-performance internal-combustion grand tourer, with power derived from the charming yet ideally-grunty 3.0-liter V6 Twin Turbo Nettuno engine. Cranking out 550 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, it situates the Trofeo in a keen middle ground of performance between the 490-horsepower GranTurismo Modena and the 750-horsepower electric GranTurismo Folgore. It has been a pinnacle time in history to witness just how efficient and modern the manufacturing process has become with the ability to crank out ICE or BEV models on the production line. 

The testing crew immediately wanted to verify how quickly the car was off the line, and was greeted with the characteristic soft wail the Nettuno is known for. Seeing peak torque at 3000 rpm, the heavy pull itself works very efficiently to get up to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Just as the digital needle approaches the top of the engine’s rev parameter, you can excitedly snap one of the column-mounted paddles to enjoy a fierce boost that seems as if it were derived from a single-clutch transmission. 

Each of the four drive modes enjoy a very specific relation to the transmission, and the Comfort mode provides the most seamless of the group. We have long thought that the most human component of driving is the steering system, here it is ranked as “perfectly immediate and direct.” Paired with a fast-steering ratio, you can simply execute a one-or-two-finger grab to successfully aim the car into any willing pocket during turning. It’s a wheel that fares amazingly well with its 3-spoke shape and thin build, providing a delicate sense that makes for more monumental outputs. 

Surprisingly enough, it was Normal mode that allowed the Autoweek crew to enjoy the easy glide of the suspension over any bumps in the road. Here they also noticed the excellent quality of the adjustable air springs and electronically controlled dampers. The Vehicle Domain Control Module imposes the perfect blend of stability and traction to make scientific sense of the precision-lacking qualities of human driving. Since earlier versions of the GranTurismo were rear-wheel drive, the switch to all-wheel drive required the addition of new electronics to see the car keep a light sensation while driving at 4000 pounds. 

All the necessary navigation elements are laid out nicely on a 12.3-inch central display, within easy viewing distance of the plush leather seats, spacious cabin, and another 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Concluding that even the German appeal of the new BMW 8-series doesn’t come close to the flair and sensational touring vibes of the GranTurismo, we are anxious for you to follow this review team’s lead and test drive a slice of unforgettable Italian flair this spring!

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