For Sale: 2015 Maserati GranTurismo in Anaheim, California

The MC stands for Maserati Corse, the division that runs Maseratis racing activities, but its also borrowed from the hard-core MC Stradale version of the GranTurismo. Like classic two-door Maseratis of the past, such as the gorgeous Ghibli (oddly enough, its a four-door these days), the GranTurismo is beautifully styled, and any further enhancement seems superfluous except for a nip and tuck here and there. The blacked-out 20-inch wheels add a touch of menace, as do the artistically integrated heat extraction vents sculptured into the lightweight aluminium bonnet. Its all very tasty stuff and all the more attractive when set off against the Blu Sofisticato paint job of our test model. Under the bonnet its no less thrilling a Ferrari- derived naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 mated to a traditional six-speed auto transmission. Off the line, it can hit 100km/h in 4.8 seconds and top speed is 298km/h with the standard auto, or 300km/h with the robotized manual option. More on that later. The Maserati is special, boasting an interior that offers a blend of sophisticated luxury and Italian craftsmanship, the quality of the materials and attention to detail are a level above the competition. Highlights include the super-supple Poltrona Frau leather trim, created by hand to mark the century of Maserati. The front seats use carbon-fibre backs for less weight and more legroom. In fact, its the comfort afforded to its rear seat passengers that sets the GranTurismo apart from its two-door GT rivals theres room enough back there for two full-size adults to travel in five-star luxury, and that includes longer journeys.