YouTube - Tales of GranTurismo
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Not yet, but I will at lunch, thanks:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tales+of+Granturismo
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tales+of+Granturismo
dickygrace
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They do a good job of marketing videos.
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Here's a thought, maybe Maserati read these posts.....
For 55 years now, Porsche has been making the 911. Every few years, they facelift it and add some new tech, a little more power etc.
The Granturismo is so good looking that I suggest that Maserati consider facelifting it every few years a la Porsche. Let's start with dropping the 527bhp 3.8 v8 twin-turbo found in the current QP GTS and marrying it to the gearbox from the California/Portofino. A couple of new colours, some nice stitching and BANG, you have a desirable headline car again for minimal development costs. Rather than spending money on marketing videos for a car that's now underpowered in the market, spend it on giving it the oooomph to compete.
Just a crazy thought from a crazy Stradale owner that's trying hard to not leave the brand behind....
For 55 years now, Porsche has been making the 911. Every few years, they facelift it and add some new tech, a little more power etc.
The Granturismo is so good looking that I suggest that Maserati consider facelifting it every few years a la Porsche. Let's start with dropping the 527bhp 3.8 v8 twin-turbo found in the current QP GTS and marrying it to the gearbox from the California/Portofino. A couple of new colours, some nice stitching and BANG, you have a desirable headline car again for minimal development costs. Rather than spending money on marketing videos for a car that's now underpowered in the market, spend it on giving it the oooomph to compete.
Just a crazy thought from a crazy Stradale owner that's trying hard to not leave the brand behind....
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Again, agree, the GranTurismo should continue and so we are being let to believe that is happening.
It needs more modern tech, bit lighter and sharper with another 100hp. The current GT is not bad considering it size but times move on and so should the GT.
Then the Alfieri as a 2+2 4200 in size, again, we are led to believe this is happening too.
It needs more modern tech, bit lighter and sharper with another 100hp. The current GT is not bad considering it size but times move on and so should the GT.
Then the Alfieri as a 2+2 4200 in size, again, we are led to believe this is happening too.
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^^^^ MASERATI if you are reading this DO WHAT HE SAYS! The GT is a timeless design. A fresh engine (and even box) from the existing F production line, and new interior and you'll get another 10 years of joy from owners who may catch on that they are getting into a Ferrari for half the cost.
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Where I agree that they have enough power, the market demands more from a brand like maserati. The power output of an M5 or E63 put them to shame. Like it or not, the majority are sold on a race to increase these numbers and having a headline car with "only" 460bhp is weedy at best. Why oh why is that engine on the QP GTS only? I've heard one, by the way, and it sounds great. You can make a turbo car sound good provided there is a v8 on there somewhere and some clever exhaust design.
No that's what mid engined Italian cars are for...and increasingly McLaren. Let's face it the 540C is plenty fast enough but it doesn't stop people wanting more!
Agree about the n/a engine, one of the greats and will be remembered long after it is gone.
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I enjoyed the one with Johnny Herbert
Agree that it seems like a lot of promotion for a car that is about to be discontinued
You all talk about V8's and or twin turbos being fitted as an update to it and how the car needs more power to be relevant in the market... not that im saying it won't happen but it is more likely that we will see some sort of V6/V8 hybrid drive from Maserati as they pan to "electrify" their range buy 2020-2022.
Perhaps they will do a high end petrol only model for the Middle East, China and Africa (which they will also sell in Europe) similar to what lexus have done with their halo grand tourer... but it is highly probable that we will see a hybrid option for the GT and potentially an all electric new vehicle called Alfieri...
Agree that it seems like a lot of promotion for a car that is about to be discontinued
You all talk about V8's and or twin turbos being fitted as an update to it and how the car needs more power to be relevant in the market... not that im saying it won't happen but it is more likely that we will see some sort of V6/V8 hybrid drive from Maserati as they pan to "electrify" their range buy 2020-2022.
Perhaps they will do a high end petrol only model for the Middle East, China and Africa (which they will also sell in Europe) similar to what lexus have done with their halo grand tourer... but it is highly probable that we will see a hybrid option for the GT and potentially an all electric new vehicle called Alfieri...
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I totally agree, I drive may car to and from work and even on the shittest day I open up the sport exhaust and move the gear stick to auto and hey presto the day ain't so bad!
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Exactly, that's why I find it hard to replace mine. As the Italian chef says in the video "you buy the car for the sound alone" and that's the same for me. A car could look a million dollars but if it is electric or sounds pants then it's not for me. The first thing I have ever done to my cars is an exhaust mod to enhance the engine note.