Vehicle Description
2015 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC15
Since 1997, the term GranTurismo has been associated with gaming;
hundreds of thousands of young men, (mostly), glued to a computer
screen and playing a racing simulation game. Various versions of
which have sold 90 million units worldwide. GranTurismo is Italian
for Grand Tour and refers to a genre of real cars, both racing and
pedestrian, that are fast, sporty, and theoretically comfortable
over long distances or hundreds of laps.
For consignment, a true Italian Grand Touring car, the 2015
Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC15 with a title verified 25,586
actual miles, two owners, and a nice selection of interior and
exterior package options. And it doesn't hurt that it's a
convertible and has a sweet sounding 454 horsepower powerplant
under its long hood.
Exterior
Bianco Eldorado is Maserati's white and covers the car in gleaming
two stage brightness. What sets the GranTurismo apart is the
exterior features and accents that complement the body color. In
this case, we have the Trident shield on the black grille over the
black chin that curves up to meet air ducts, the trio of black
portholes on each front fender and the nearby fender vent. 20-inch
matte graphite MC wheels also add dark contrast along with the
black canvas top, carbon fiber door handles and rear wing, and the
black rear diffuser from which the dual exhaust exude their song.
Visually, it's an exciting car that looks fast, sits low, and
allows for open air cruising. As far as imperfections, we note a
few dings on the passengers door, some typical under chin scrapes,
and notable dents in the lip of the driver's front fender.
Interior
With the Alcantara and carbon fiber packages, (Evolution I, II, and
IV, Sport Line), these materials show up in various places starting
with the door panels which are also dominated by Nero black
leather. Stitched leather and Alcantara bucket seats are just this
side of true racing seats with high backs, deep side bolstering,
carbon fiber inserts, and the Maserati Trident embroidered into the
headrest. The 2+2 bucket seats in the back look just as supportive
and fun as the fronts and are in excellent condition. We love how
the seat backs extend over the rear deck and provide head support.
Passengers also have Alcantara armrests, speakers, cup holders, and
carbon fiber trim. More carbon fiber on the race inspired steering
wheel which contours to the hand perfectly and includes paddle
shifters. Four symmetric gauges provide cockpit information and
flank a digital screen which provides even more. The dash is
composed of beautiful materials and is a fantastic place to sit.
Alcantara surrounds the center stack which houses the AM/FM/CD unit
screen with navigation, Bluetooth and XM capabilities, and a 30MB
hard drive. The stout shifter sits in the center console in front
of silver ringed cupholders. Plush low pile black carpet covers the
floor with carpeted mats in the front and fitted rubber mats in the
back. The trunk is finished in carpeted panels and is on the small
size, but suitable for weekend jaunts to Rhinebeck, Napa, or
wherever your travels take you.
Drivetrain
A 4.7 liter DOHC V8 lurks under the vented hood and produces 454
horsepower. It's fuel injected and tied to a 6-speed automatic
transmission with MC Autoshift. Power is routed to the rear axle
with a gear ratio of 3.73. Naturally, power disc brakes occupy the
front and rear wheels.
Undercarriage
Like many exotic cars, an aerodynamic belly pan covers most of the
underside, which is clean and dry. Dual exhaust make a brief
appearance near the engine then duck under the pan, appear where
they meet a single muffler and then reappear in the back as the
wide pipes snake their way to the exhaust tips. Heat shields abound
underneath as well. Independent wishbone suspension equips the car
in the front and the back.
Drive-Ability
Well, don't mind if we do! There's nothing quite like the cold
start of an Italian sports car and this MC15 does not disappoint.
We're sure it sings at wide open-throttle but for now we're
satisfied with simply taking this drop top around the test loop to
make sure all is well. As expected with 24k miles, we note no
diversion from working equipment and as much as we'd love to camp
out in this interior, we're on the clock and need to go stare at a
computer for a bit. But not before reporting that acceleration is
fantastic, handling is superb, and braking is near F1 adequate and
stops you on a dime.
Grand Touring cars have some defining characteristics. Seating for
two or more, check! Functionality and control afforded to the
driver, yep. Chassis and suspension that provides tight handling
and comfort, assolutamente! Finally, an engine that can run a
marathon, no doubt! Here is a beautifully spec'd Maserati that you
can drive every day or save for special drives and weekend
jaunts.
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