Man of Many Blog Adores 2023 Maserati GranTurismo’s Audacious Stature, Performance-Rich Powertrain Choices

So many cars of both the past and present have achieved legendary status the minute that they caught the public’s eye, the 2023 Maserati GranTurismo was the hot topic getting ready to do so on the Man of Many blog this past week. A concept that was years in the making and one that will surely see many drivers abandoning a “dreadfully ordinary” sedan for a wildly enriched and adventuresome drive, this long-awaited car is slated to debut with three epic and very potent engine configurations.

Two of these will consist of the hot-blooded V6 Nettuno, with the third sporting a massively powerful all-electric battery-based powertrain that sends an astonishing 760 horsepower to the wheels. The Folgore is going to make history as the first all-electric vehicle we will offer here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis, an integral and groundbreaking step along the way for our plan to be fully electric in 8 years. A phenomenal testament to what can be accomplished when some of the best minds in engineering and development join forces, this ferocious coupe reintroduces the longer bonnet and four-fender design that have long been characteristic of Maserati staples.

The 3.0-liter V6 Nettuno Twin Turbo engine found in the Modena boasts 490 HP and the Trofeo version sees the upgrade up to a maximum power of 550 hp. This rich combo provides brand-new and loyal patrons of Maserati alike the opportunity to experience the classic feel that only an internal combustion engine can offer as you nudge it into gear. The Folgore model is neck and neck with the power offerings of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, strutting loftily with its segment-leading 760 horsepower and tri motor 300-kW permanent magnet motor arrangement.

The Folgore’s battery capacity is around 92.5 kWh, tightly situated underneath the vehicle and rightfully avoiding the age-old dilemma of placing the battery modules directly under the seat. Much like the eclectically individual and characteristic Mini Cooper SE, this makes the task of replacing the driveshaft and exhaust with EV batteries and motors easier. This vehicle has undergone a “multi-material” approach that created the need for an entirely new manufacturing process to be implemented, with all three of these models being produced at the Mirafiori manufacturing hub in Turin, Italy.

Some of our colleagues who have seen the GranTurismo up close and in person say it is quite a bit larger than they expected, which will provide a very commanding on-pavement presence. Built to provide the ultimate balance between functionality and beauty, the GranTurismo is the ultimate bearer of great tidings holding true to Italian luxury performance standards. What is a perfectly-timed and extensive return to lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium is going to exist as a thorough ode to not just the touring mantra, but the thrill of a stress-relieving time on the pavement to clear your head.

Make sure that you ask us during your test drive about what we consider the “all-around sound experience”: larger than life due to the signature note of the engine, it is rounded out with the Sonus faber 3D sound that must be experienced to be fully appreciated!

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