Granturismo facelift

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/261387/

For 2013MY. Glad it has happened. 20bhp more for the 4.7 and a commitment to the 6 speed auto and 6 speed MC shift.

Not sure of the new front end design and hope that they have not ruined the nose like the 2009MY QP facelift did.

I also wonder if the new motor will really be up on power as the announcement comes just after the California received a power hike and most 4.7 Masers seem to dyno high.
 
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I guess it will also gain silly going daytime running lights...just as long as they are nicer than the jags!
 
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I like the look, but then I like the Strad'. Don't see any difference to the rear lights though? Are the rear wheel-arch creases new?

Also looks to be set lower on those wheels, but that could just be the publicity.
 
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safrane said:
I guess it will also gain silly going daytime running lights...just as long as they are nicer than the jags!
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Agree, those on the XF make the car look very strange and even less attractive than before for such an old man's car.
 
Andyk

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I have the same mail from them...Is it a face lift or a new model to the line up....It says its a GT Sport....Looks like a GT S with a reworked front...very Stradale.....The wheels are Grancab sport wheels..
 
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Launched at Geneva today. I've seen a picture of the new seats and they look outstanding.
 
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You can hardly call that a model revision, its just some trim.

As for an extra 20 horses, Dans has more than 50 over my car and they are exactly the same speed.

Maserati, if you want to fiddle, take a look at the nav and hifi unit and go raid the Alfa GT parts bin for some better speakers.
 
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Conaero said:
You can hardly call that a model revision, its just some trim.

As for an extra 20 horses, Dans has more than 50 over my car and they are exactly the same speed.

Maserati, if you want to fiddle, take a look at the nav and hifi unit and go raid the Alfa GT parts bin for some better speakers.
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In fact it is your fault that Dan has now sold his car....
 
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Conaero said:
You can hardly call that a model revision, its just some trim.

As for an extra 20 horses, Dans has more than 50 over my car and they are exactly the same speed.

Maserati, if you want to fiddle, take a look at the nav and hifi unit and go raid the Alfa GT parts bin for some better speakers.
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Unimpressive tactic: release detuned engine, then turn it up a couple of notches every year to keep people interested and feeling they are getting something better than the earlier model. I'm guessing there is nothing mechanically different with the 'revised' engine - it's just a different map?
 
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Conaero said:
I must admit on a second look I do like the seats and the steering wheel.
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Matt agree, the seats look brilliant........Overall the car looks great...As before thee parking sensors on the front spoil it the front but it's not a massive issue....
 
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