Mansory has long been known has the specialist for refining luxury
automobiles. Now, the company from Bavaria, Germany has added an additional
traditional brand to their tuning portfolio. The stylish and sporty conversion
of the Maserati GranTurismo is once again proof of the fact that Mansory has
excellent know-how when it comes to customizing Italian premium sports cars.
Besides, the star, Emily, Flying B, leaping race horse, Bugatti oval and Aston
wings, Mansory products now also adorn sports cars with Neptune's trident.
In the first instance, the eye is drawn to the striking Mansory bodywork
modifications. A newly designed front spoiler with discreet spoiler lip gives
the front a significantly more sporty appearance, and the carbon fiber radiator
grille highlights the famous Maserati trident in the center of the grille.
Additional air inlets and outlets enable the new light-construction bonnet to
optimally regulate the temperature in the V8 engine compartment. The GranTurismo
seems much closer to the tarmac thanks to the drawn-down deep door-sills. The
carbon fiber spoiler lip at the back, the carbon inlay for the integrated
exhaust pipes in the rear apron and a diffuser complete the sporty look. All
add-on parts are made from carbon fiber and are manufactured by Mansory using
autoclave prepreg processing.
To ensure extra focus to the sporty add-on
parts, Mansory uses progressive sport suspension in the front and rear axles,
which lower the vehicle's centre of gravity by around 1.3 inches. Contact to the
tarmac is maintained by 255/30 R20 front tires and 305/30 R21 tires at the back.
Mansory is the first manufacturer worldwide to market forged wheels exclusively
for Maserati GranTurismo models. On request of the customer, these wheels are
sprayed in the color of the vehicle and decorated with black accents.
The
Maserati GranTurismo and GranTurismo S also gain power under the bonnet, thanks
to Mansory. A performance-optimized ECU, an air filter with increased air
throughput and a sports exhaust system with two double-suction tail pipes
enhance the performance of the V8 aggregates by 30 hp each (series: GT 405 hp /
GTS 433 hp). At the same time, the torque is increased by around 30 lb-ft
compared to the series models (GT 339 lb-ft at 4,750 RPM / GTS 361 lb-ft at
4,750 RPM).
The interior features Mansory's own brand of upholstery. The
finest materials have been processed in traditional top-quality craftsmanship to
add that individual touch to the inside of the Mansory GranTurismo. The leather
used by Mansory for the interior is hard-wearing yet exceptionally soft. The
chequered stitch in the ornamental seams on the inside makes for elegance as
well as sportiness. Wherever you look: expert handcraft, individual design and
top quality. The aluminum pedals and a new, ergonomically designed sporty steering
wheel, are additional visual highlights.