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The Trofeo is the slightly more track-honed version of the Maserati GranTurismo, costing from $450,000, before on-road costs, compared to $75,000-cheaper base Modena.Main rivals include the BMW M8 Competition, as well as higher-end versions of the Porsche 911, Mercedes-AMG GT and Bentley Continental GT.Under the bonnet sees a tuned version of the Modena’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, making 410kW of power at 6500rpm and 650Nm of torque at 3000rpm. Representing a jump of 45kW and 50Nm respectively, they cut the 0-100 time to just 3.5 seconds, while top speed bumps up 18km/h to 320km/h.As usual, drive is sent to all four wheels through a ZF eight-speed torque-converter automatic, while the Trofeo junks the mechanical self-locking differential for an electronic one that works on all four wheels.Note, too, that at just 1795kg, the latter possesses a terrific power-to-weight ratio of 228kW per tonne, against the Modena’s more-modest but still highly-impressive 203kW/tonne. Remember, the engine – known as the Nettuno, is a modified version of the powertrain found in Maserati’s mid-engined MC20 supercar.The GranTurismo’s platform is a variation of the Giorgio architecture that debuted in the Alfa Romeo Giulia back in 2016.Being a 2+2-seater grand touring luxury coupe with an athletic edge, the Trofeo boasts carbon-fibre body kit additions as well as glossier trim accents, upgraded cabin material and more-vivid contrasts in the interior’s overall visual presentation.  These build on top of the Modena’s leather upholstery, electric front seats, heated seats, a head-up display, a 360-degree view camera, high-end audio with 14 speakers, a digital rear-view mirror, a massive twin-central touchscreen, Android-based multimedia, Alexa voice-control assistance, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a digitised analogue clock with performance telemetry, air suspension and adaptive dampers.On the safety front, the Trofeo includes front/rear AEB with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane change alert/assist, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.Finally, the GranTurismo Trofeo comes with a 310-litre boot complete with a ski-port.

The Maserati GranTurismo is a grand touring coupe that costs as much as, and slots neatly between, models as disparate as the Porsche 911 and Bentley Continental GT.Known as a 2+2-seater because the rear seats have limited space, the Italian luxury express is the second-generation version, after the well-received 2007 original.Built on a modified version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s Giorgio architecture, it features a variation of Maserati’s acclaimed mid-engined MC20 supercar’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine.In the ‘base’ Modena, it delivers 365kW of power and 600Nm of torque, driving all four wheels via a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. With the aid of exceptional lightness and aerodynamics, this near-five-metre-long sports car can hit 100km/h from standstill in 3.9 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 302km/h.There is a host of advanced driver assist safety tech as standard, including AEB for the front and rear, lane change alert/assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise, while air suspension and adaptive dampers are also fitted.Of course, being a grand touring coupe that kicks off from $375,000, before on-road costs, the Modena arrives with lots of luxuries, such as sumptuous leather trim, heated seats, electric front seats, a 360-degree view camera, a head-up display, a digital rear-view mirror, high-end audio with 14 speakers, Android-based multimedia that Alexa assistance, voice-control and a Wi-Fi hotspot. You’ll also find a digitised analogue clock with performance telemetry.Finally, with a 310 litres boot and a ski-port into the cabin, the GranTurismo Modena offers some semblance of everyday practicality.

How much would you pay for an outstandingly beautiful grand touring coupe with supercar performance?Costing as much as a one-bedroom inner-city flat, the new-from-the-ground-up Maserati GranTurismo possesses seductive styling. When you’re chasing the exquisite Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and Bentley Continental GT, you need every asset available, and then some.Which brings us to the 2024 second-generation (M189) range.Adding to a stunning back-catalogue of gorgeous Maseratis that stretches back even further than either of its opponents above, does the latest GranTurismo have the brains as well as the brawn to match its stunning beauty?Let’s dive right in.[read-more-default-title]2025 Maserati GranCabrio pricing and specs: 400kW soft-top super GT coming for Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible and Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet2024 Maserati MC20 Notte Edition: The dark night rises!Maserati Grecale 2024 review: Trofeo