GranTurismo GTS road test

[bigbob]

I've never regarded the 4200 Spyder as a sports car, though lots do. It is capable on twisties, and fun on the track, but not as nippy as a sports car should be. Again, personal definitions.

It's a Riva not a car.

 

[Felonious Crud]

I see mine as more sporty than sport. Most of all it's bloody good fun and pretty versatile. It's certainly a super car if not a supercar. The Goodwood classification is handy from a car park perspective.

 

[bigbob]

I see mine as more sporty than sport. Most of all it's bloody good fun and pretty versatile. It's certainly a super car if not a supercar. The Goodwood classification is handy from a car park perspective.

The last point is relevant though - Maseratis' do open doors!

 

[Chrisbassett]

It's a Riva not a car.

Excellent! There's a brand I'm happy to be associated with. Can imagine stepping from my sumptuous Spyder to an equally inviting Riva and powering away with the same gusto.

 

[Yeti]

I have to say I've not really pushed them to the absolute limit in the wet, because that's not my style. However, what I can say is that they are miles better than the OEM Pirelli P Zero that were on before. They give a lot of feedback and plenty of grip.

Thanks. I'll have to look at the Vredesteins come replacement time. How have you found them in the wet? Autoexpress test seems to suggest they are great in the dry but not so good in the wet:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/66057/vredestein-ultrac-vorti

 

[sjc]

Harry Metcalfe summed it up very well with this review of his own car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4K5cgzjY6o

 

[CC4200]

We went to an event the other day, when we arrived the car park was 400m away across a busy dual carriage way, the queue was two deep and about 200m long.
Atilla said, just drive into the small security guard protected car park by the entrance.
Can't do that I said!
Gave it a go, the security guard parted the queue, walked to a space then said, the priority entrance is on the left sir, have a good day.
Pays to drive a maserati


Paul