Maserati is reviving the iconic GranTurismo as a $174,000 beast that'll come in both electric and gas-powered models — see inside

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 05:06

Maserati unveiled the revived GranTurismo coupe last fall.
Insider got a look at the Modena version, with a 490-horsepower, 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno Twin Turbo engine.
The vehicle starts at $174,000 and will come in both gas-powered and electric versions.

The Maserati GranTurismo Modena starts at $174,000.

Insider got a look inside this vehicle at Maserati's North American headquarters in Metro Detroit, Michigan.

Maserati Americas CEO Bill Peffer told Insider that the company's momentum is largely product-focused right now. After stabilizing the business from a profitability standpoint and changing its product mix, Maserati is focused on introducing to customers its all-new showroom.

"We have a job to do to make Maserati more familiar to a wider audience while still maintaining that quintessential, true north of luxury," Peffer said. "It stands for performance. It stands for Italian craftsmanship and luxury. It also stands for a degree of exclusivity. We are not for everybody. You have to find a balance."

The car has a top speed of 188 miles per hour.

The Modena comes with the 490 horsepower, 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno Twin Turbo engine. It also has 20" wheels in the front with 21" wheels in the rear.

Inside all GranTurismo models, buyers can enjoy features such as a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a second, 8.8-inch touchscreen serving as the climate control panel.

GranTurismo vehicles also feature the Maserati Intelligent Assistant.

One unique touch inside the GranTurismo includes the Italian flag.

The line comes with a sound system made by Italian supplier Sonus Faber. The standard audio system features 14 speakers and 2D surround sound.

The Trofeo version has the same engine as the Modena, but with a maximum power of 550 horsepower.

The Trofeo starts at $205,000.

The Trofeo has a max speed of 199 miles per hour.

The Trofeo is said to focus on performance.

The Trofeo also has some unique features: The sides of the steering wheel are in perforated leather and the Start/Stop button is in the dedicated Blu, per Maserati. Its steering wheel paddles come standard in brushed dark aluminum.

See under the hood of the GranTurismo Trofeo.

Lastly, there's the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, the electric version of the transformed GranTurismo.

All of Maserati's EVs are expected to feature the Folgore name. Folgore means 'lightning' in Italian. This one is Maserati's first fully electric vehicle.

"We have obviously reached a tipping point in the industry for electrification," Peffer told Insider. "We didn't just make investment in product. We made investment in technology."

The GranTurismo Folgore is expected to start just north of $200,000.

It will be available for purchase later this summer.

The Folgore's range will be released in the coming months.

It can charge up to 60 miles in 5 minutes with the right charger.

It will also be able to go 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of around 200 miles per hour, according to Maserati.

Here's a look under the hood of the GranTurismo Folgore EV.

The battery pack comes in a 'T-bone' shape, which Maserati says demonstrates its "zero compromise" approach. That means the battery modules aren't placed directly under the seats, serving as an advantage and keeping the vehicle low-sitting.

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