Granturismo MC Stradale

[AndrewD]

Had a look around one today at the dealership - really looks lovely in the flesh, though I'd wait for the 4-seat version due later this year if I were going to buy this sort of car.

Sorry for the camera phone pics:

[rob999]

Lovely car, ideal fast GT

[Mosi]

Is there deffo going to be a 4 seater version ?

[AndrewD]

Mosi said:

Is there deffo going to be a 4 seater version ?

That's what my dealer has told me twice now.

[Colossus]

I have been told by my dealer that it is 2 seater only and agree it is stunning in the metal. If there was a 4 seater version I would be very tempted.

[Pork]

Personally speaking, I think doing a 2 seat version of the GT is a bit pointless. Don't get me wrong, I love the look/sound of it and I'm sure it'll be spectacular, but is it not blurring the lines between Maserati and Ferrari? If you wanted a hard-core 2 seater, surely you wouldnt think Maserati?

[lambo_xx]

It's a lovely car but here’s the problem I have with it. It's primarily a GT car, so trying to "convert" it to be more of a stripped out sports car is a bit pointless as it will never be as good as a car originally designed to be a stripped out sports car, now nor will it be as practical or comfortable as originally intended. I have the same problem with the Bentley supersports, a brilliant car no doubt but surely a bit pointless.

I would go for the Granturismo S, if it were my money

[Jet500]

I must admit, this car is really starting to grow on me. Has anybody heard anything further about the likely availability of a 4 seater MC Stadale. If so, when are they likely to be in the UK showrooms?

[sjn2004]

Colossus said:

I have been told by my dealer that it is 2 seater only and agree it is stunning in the metal. If there was a 4 seater version I would be very tempted.

JCT600 weren't aware of an upcoming 4 seater either, however some main dealers are.

Some pics a took a few weeks back.

Edited by sjn2004 on Wednesday 1st June 19:55

Edited by sjn2004 on Wednesday 1st June 19:56

[Palmball]

I've just had the Stradale suspension fitted to my GT-S last week - the full shebang including springs, dampers, anti-roll bars, bushes...the lot. All the work was done by Graypaul in Nottingham so is fully sanctioned and guaranteed by them.

Why have I done this? Well, I tried the Stradale a few weeks ago and liked the way it drove so much compared to my GT-S - it rode more comfortably yet also benefited from much flatter cornering. However, 2 seats just won't do for me so after some investigation it appears that Maserati offer an MC Handling pack for the GT-S which nobody spec's...it's this exact set-up (with unique dampers) that is used on the Stradale. I chose to have the unique Stradale dampers fitted though as they do feel like they've had significant development and as such give a great handling/ride balance and in particular control the weight of the car admirably.

I'll do a proper thread on this with pics when I have time as the results are very impressive...indeed, I picked the car up from the dealer on Friday evening and headed straight out to Germany for a few laps of the 'ring on Sat/Sun. The car still won't win any records round there but for a 2-ton car it didn't disgrace itself either!

[andy355]

i dont "get" this car... its a stripped out 2 seater or is it 4 seater version of a really big car. or is it a shorter wheelbase? i wish maser would make a smaller more nimble car

[JADF]

Looks like DCH are getting one of these next month:

http://www.dreamcarhire.com/st_blog.php

I quite like the looks of the MC Stradale but surely this car needs 500+bhp ..