The GranSport name also has a special symbolic significance for the Trident
as it was first used in the 1950s for an elegant two-liter coupe designed by the
Carozzeria Frua on the base of the famous A6 G.
The new GranSport, however, is designed to offer an exciting alternative to the
current Coupe, and as such, has been treated to series of new enhancements that
give it a very powerful temperament indeed.
An Aerodynamic Thoroughbred
The Maserati GranSport’s harmonious volumes are beautifully combined with more
muscular, aerodynamic forms, the fruit of much testing in the wind tunnel aimed
at improving the Cx value and achieving a balanced division of the vertical
loads (Cz) between the front and rear axles. The result is that the Maserati
GranSport has a Cx of 0.33, one of the very best in its category. An almost
total absence of oversteer and improved front-wheel drivability and precision
make it very easy to handle too and ensure that drivers will be able to really
put it and themselves through their paces in complete safety.
Work on the new model’s aerodynamics has led to the addition of new bumpers. The
front one, in fact, has a very pronounced lower spoiler with side bars elegantly
integrated into the body itself, while the luggage compartment deck has been
given a discreet yet equally efficient spoiler lip. The new aerodynamic features
associated with the fact that the set-up is now about half an
inch lower, result in a two point improvement in the Cx value and
translate into clear benefits for the driver. In fact, the Maserati GranSport
offers a truly blistering drive, thanks to its direct, precise steering and
excellent stability at high speeds.
The traditional Trident elegance is there too in the classic chrome grille
reminiscent of the Quattroporte’s. The grilles over the air vents on the rear
bumper are chrome too. The Maserati GranSport’s sporty look is completed by new
19” wheels inspired by the ones sported by the cars in the Maserati Trofeo
Championship, with spokes forming a very attractive Trident. ...Maserati GranSport: Page 2
