Snapshot
- 2023 Maserati GranTurismo exterior revealed
- Petrol versions powered by the Nettuno twin-turbo V6
- Full reveal imminent – including all-electric Folgore
The first images of the 2023 Maserati GranTurismo have been revealed.
Maserati has showcased the exterior of its Mercedes-AMG SL competitor in a teaser campaign, ahead of its imminent debut.
The second-generation GranTurismo coupe replaces the previous version, which ended production in 2019 after a 12-year run.
A replacement for the GranCabrio convertible is expected to follow in 2024.
In Modena and Trofeo trims, it will be powered by the ‘Nettuno’ twin-turbo V6 engine – and joined by an all-electric Folgore version.
The petrol mill is currently used in the MC20 sportscar and Grecale medium SUV.
Maserati hasn’t confirmed power outputs for the GranTurismo, however, it produces 463kW and 730Nm in the MC20, and 390kW and 620Nm in the Grecale Trofeo – an improvement over the previous model’s 338kW/520Nm 4.7-litre Ferrari-sourced V8.
As for the electric GranTurismo Folgore – the Italian word for lightning – it was recently teased driving on Californian roads during the 2022 Monterey Car Week.
It will be the flagship variant with a tri-motor electric powertrain, which Maserati claims will produce more than 883kW.
According to Maserati design boss Klaus Busse, the GranTurismo Folgore will complete the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 2.6 seconds, with a 200mph (322km/h) top speed and an 800-volt charging architecture.
The design of the GranTurismo is evolutionary, but with a new look aligned with newer Maserati models, such as the Grecale and MC20.
Up front, the GranTurismo sports a wide grille and functional air vents in the lower bumpers, while Maserati’s iconic side vents remain.
A pair of slim tail-lights similar to the MC20 feature, along with quad exhaust tips mounted at the edges of the rear bumper.
The full reveal of the 2023 Maserati GranTurismo – including its interior, which is expected to be similar to the Grecale – is imminent, so stay tuned to Wheels for the latest information.
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