Monday, September 29, 2008

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse


Good news for you Maserati fans out there, Maserati has confirm their new GranTurismo line up which will start its debut in Paris Motorshow 2008. It is dubbed GranTurismo MC Corse. This car will come face to face with Porsche GT3 RS and Audi R8 GT3, and as we know, those are track ready cars. Yeap, Maserati is aiming those weekeend track drivers.
The engine are similar with the one used in the road version GranTurismo, but with a little modification the engine can reach 450 bhp and 376 lb-ft torque at 4750 rpm. And, since this is a track oriented car, weight is an important thing to consider. So, Maserati engineer has reduced the total weight from 4145 pound to 3086 pound. Carbon composite and carbon fiber materials used in many parts. As well as Lexan plastic windows. This all for the sake of weight reduction.

Some facts
Engine Type:
V8 naturally aspirated
Displacement: 4691 cc
Max. Output: 450 bhp
Torque: 376 lb-ft@4750 rpm
Price: tba

source: RSportscar