GranTurismo’s light show

By Will McManus

17th December 2008

Maserati's GranTurismo is set to become a carbon-clad cracker. To enhance the sporting character of its coupé even further, the Italian firm has created a fresh selection of carbon fibre upgrades.

And over the next 12 months, the MC Sport Line programme will be released for every model in the Maserati line-up. The first car to benefit from the option is the range-topping GranTurismo S.

Aerodynamic and weight-saving improvements include new front and rear spoilers, side skirts, wing mirror housings and door handles all made of delicately weaved but light and immensely strong carbon fibre.

Inside, the trim upgrades continue. The door sills, steering wheel rim and paddleshifters for the drive-by-wire transmission are all moulded from the same material. So are the dashboard and door panels.

Further options under the MC Sport Line banner include 20-inch matt black alloys and redesigned foot pedals. There’s also uprated suspension, giving a 10mm lower ride height than the standard car.

GranTurismo S owners can look forward to the carbon components becoming available in February. They will be sold either as a package or individually, although Maserati has yet to confirm prices.

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