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Need for Speed SHIFT CAR OF THE DAY: Maserati GranTurismo S

March 12, 2010

Tags: Maserati GranTurismo S, Need for Speed Shift, PC Games
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Need for Speed SHIFT CAR OF THE DAY: Maserati GranTurismo S

Designed by former Pininfarina car guru Jason Castriota, GranTurismo S maintains the modern styling that has dominated the past several Maserati models while still giving a nod to the automaker’s past.

Sporting Maserati’s classic ‘trident’ badge, GranTurismo S, which was first offered in 2008, marks a significant upgrade on the basic GranTurismo platform.

Under its long, shapely hood is a 4.7-liter V8 – a larger mill than the 4.2-liter powerplant featured in the standard GranTurismo – which pumps out an impressive 434 horsepower, 35 more than the ‘base’ variant.

When equipped with a manual transmission, GranTurismo S tears up the tarmac, running 0-60 in less than five seconds with a top speed of 183 mph, more than enough to get your blood rushing.