Engine

The heart of the GranTurismo MC is its 4.7 L V8 engine, which puts out 444 hp (330 kW) at 7,000 rpm. Power, f lexibility and instant response when cornering are all heightened by the torque of 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) at 4,750 rpm, with a steeper curve at lower revs. Many of the improvements to the V8 engine are due to reduced friction, thanks to the redesigned oil sump fluid dynamics and DLC coating (Diamond-Like Coating) on the tappets and camshaft lobes. The result is a smoother and more powerful engine with reduced consumption and consequently lower emissions, which gives unbeatably fluid gear changes while responding to the accelerator with an aggressive thrust and roar, controlled by the pneumatic exhaust system valves.
Furthermore, just like on the GranTurismo S, the alloy engine with steel cylinder liners is exceptionally light and compact, especially along the car’s longitudinal axis. The optimized dynamics are also due to the single timing chain system which gives a lighter response, improved reliability and reduced consumption.
Finally, in line with Maserati’s most recent philosophy, the engine features a wet sump lubrication system, reducing the number of oil recovery pumps and extraneous noise: all to the advantage of the perfect combination of comfort and sports performance.

Transmission

All the power that the V8 engine produces is harnessed by the proven technology of a six-speed automatic transmission, commissioned from ZF—the company that sets the industry standard.
For the GranTurismo MC, the programming of the transmission has been further enhanced. In Sport mode the MC Autoshift programming is activated to execute a perfect blip of the throttle on downshifts, and to hold each gear at the red line on acceleration until the driver selects the next one; this eliminates the possibility of an unexpected gear change when cornering; shifting happens is as little as 200 milliseconds.
The acceleration mapping has been improved for even better throttle response, and a new MC Start Strategy has been introduced for optimal standing start acceleration.

Exhaust and bypass valve system

The acoustics of every Maserati receive special attention, and the GranTurismo MC is no exception. A Maserati like this, designed for the road but developed through racing, must have an intense, unmistakable sound: this has been achieved by perfectly matching the exhaust with the insulation and using lighter rear silencers for a richer, more satisfying sound. The exhaust is also equipped with a hinged silencer bypass valve to further enhance the GranTurismo MC’s sportiness. The valve is permanently open in Sport mode. The MC doesn’t just sound like a race car; just as they are on the GT 4 and MC Trofeo race cars, the exhausts are higher and more centrally located to further emphasizes the sharper character of the GranTurismo MC.

Suspension

For the highest performing car in the GranTurismo range, a 10 mm lower setup has been developed for optimal handling and driving pleasure. Its standard single-rate dampers are stiffer, and the GranTurismo MC includes larger-diameter roll bars which minimize lateral load shifts (roll angle: -20%); overall, the car’s rigidity is increased by 16% at the front and 32% at the rear.
The new setup is combined with a special MSP (Maserati Stability Program) calibration, which gives the driver greater freedom of action.
Maserati’s acclaimed Skyhook adaptive suspension is available as an option.