Maserati has pulled the virtual wraps off its 2022 GranTurismo coupe, promising a new era for the sporty GT.
The biggest news is that Maserati will offer an all-electric drivetrain in the ground-breaking Folgore version (the name means ‘lightning’ in English).
The Folgore will be sold alongside conventional petrol-engined Modena and high-performance Trofeo models.
Electrifying performance
The GranTurismo Modena and Trofeo are both powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, also used in the Maserati MC20 supercar. In detuned formats here, it gives the Modena 490hp, while the hardcore Trofeo delivers 550hp.
An eight-speed automatic gearbox is used, with a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds for the Modena.
The Trofeo reduces this sprint time to 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of nearly 200mph.
A unique acoustic experience
The most impressive performance, however, is supplied by the electric GranTurismo Folgore. This uses a trio of electric motors, generating a combined output in excess of 1,200hp.
A total of 761hp makes its way to all four wheels, allowing the Folgore to accelerate from 0-62mph in a startling 2.7 seconds. It boasts the same near-200mph top speed as the Trofeo.
The GranTurismo Folgore features 800-volt electric architecture, and is powered by a 92.5 kWh battery pack. Rapid-charging up to 270kW is supported, with the ability to add 60 miles of range in just five minutes.
In the absence of an engine, Maserati says the Folgore will offer a ‘unique acoustic experience’. Maseratis are famed for their searing soundtracks, so we’ll be interested to hear it.
Classic styling, modern cabin
Maserati has stuck with tradition in styling the new GranTurismo. It retains classic GT proportions, including a long clamshell bonnet and short chopped tail. The front grille features a 3D trident emblem, while the LED tail lights have boomerang details – a nod to the classic 3200 GT.
A ‘clean’ design is used inside, featuring multiple digital displays. Along with a 12.3-inch central multimedia screen, there is also an 8.0-inch ‘comfort’ screen, plus a 12.2-inch driver display. Maserati’s traditional analogue clock has been given a digital makeover, too.
To celebrate the launch of the new GranTurismo, Maserati will offer a special PrimaSerie 75th Anniversary Launch Edition, inspired by the A6 1500 Gran Turismo of 1947.
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