2010 maserati granturismo Reviews and News - Automobile Magazine
Exterior alterations to the facelifted coupe introduced two years ago are limited to more aggressively flared rocker panels and new 20-inch cast aluminum wheels. Maserati's Media System has been upgraded to include a standard navigation display with traffic information delivery, Sirius satellite radio reception, Bluetooth wireless cell phone connectivity, and a cable hookup for portable media players. Accommodating the new automatic transmission involved a substantial tear-up of the GT model's driveline. Unlike the sibling GT S, which has its 6-speed automated manual box integrated with the final-drive differential in a rear-mounted transaxle, the new automatic edition has its gearbox mated directly to the 4-cam, 32-valve Ferrari-built V-8. While... 0-second 0-60 mph sprints, and a top end just over 180 mph according to the factory. More importantly, it whips up 90 percent of its maximum torque by 3000 rpm and the horsepower curve climbs enthusiastically to a 7000-rpm crescendo. Features that distinguish this engine from those used by Ferrari include wet-sump. Source: www.automobilemag.com
