Thursday 30th September 2010

Paris: Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale

Lighter, faster, er, more slippery-er. Track-bred Maser revealed

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Some people didn't think the Maserati Gran Turismo was hard, light or fast enough. So Maserati has done some fiddling and created this - the Gran Turismo MC Stradale.

Thanks to the company's race series and race-winning GT4 cars, the MC Stradale benefits from track-bred tech and thus should be a better bet for drivers who want something which isn't only brilliant on the road but fun on the track.

Maser says it has managed to produce more downforce on the MC Stradale without affecting its low drag coefficient, and they've also put it on a diet, so it's the lightest Maserati available.

As a sort of automotive cherry on top of all that they've given it more power in the form of a 450hp version of the Gran Turismo S's 4.7-litre V8. It'll hit showrooms next spring.

[Luca Brasi]

Lovely car

[juansolo]

Not sure making a 4 seat GT more 'tracky' is the right thing to do. But that does look bloody lovely.

[Japveesix]

That looks fantastic

[anonymous-user]

I want this car more than any other!

[stanza]

Very nice indeed. The car doesn't look bad either.

[LuS1fer]

Japveesix said:

That looks fantastic

Looks a bit low for speed-humps though wouldn't mind a speed-hump with the dolly.

[soad]

Lurrvvvvly. Cracking looking motor there

[Johnpidge]

Beautiful car and far better than the latest updates/offerings from Bentley or BMW (6 series offering) by 1000000% Them Italians know how to make a nice looking car!

I'll have mine in black with black leather please...........................

[RSnut]

one word STUNNING!

[Killer2005]

Thats so very lovely

[carlove]

Japveesix said:

That looks fantastic

I'd have the car and her in the passenger seat

[dave stew]

carlove said:

Japveesix said:

That looks fantastic

I'd have the car and her in the passenger seat

Perv!

[Unleaded Only]

Japveesix said:

That looks fantastic

A beautiful girl next to a beautiful automobile, heaven.

[marcosgt]

I love the Gran Turismo, but do wonder if this is really the way to take the car.

Still, sure they'll sell loads. Personally I'll probably still take an S when my numbers come up



I really don't think they work in white either...

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Saturday 2nd October 11:54

[Mannginger]

Simply stunning I have a new found lottery win car. It made me draw breath with admiration and I bet it sounds amazing as well.

10/10

[Killer2005]

marcosgt said:

I really don't think they work in white either...

Tend to disagree old bean

[Daniel1]

i think it looks awesome.

Makes me wonder if people would still like it if it was red and had a prancing horse on it

[soad]

Daniel1 said:

Makes me wonder if people would still like it if it was red and had a prancing horse on it

Well, I would - it looks great. Sounds good too, no doubt.

[marcosgt]

Killer2005 said:

marcosgt said:

I really don't think they work in white either...

Tend to disagree old bean

So do Maserati, obviously!

Doesn't change my view

M.

[bobberz]

Looks like a Roman column!

As to the car, I'd be happy with a pearl white GranCabrio meself. Saw one the other day and it was !
I've always felt that turning a GT car into a faux-race car is somewhat missing the point. If you're going to build a sports car, build it! Don't stiffen a superb GT car to the point where you can barely drive it on public roads.