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It kept us hanging for a whole six months, teasing us with little snippets of information and a quick glimpse of rubber, but Maserati is finally ready to unleash the production version of its GranTurismo MC Concept.
And, judging by the picture above, it was well worth the wait.
The limited edition, track-spec GranTurismo is apparently aimed at ‘gentleman racers' and designed to compete in the 2010 GT4 European Cup class. It features a full FIA-approved roll cage, carbon fibre body panels, plexiglass windows, upgraded brakes and suspension, along with racing slicks to keep you glued to the track on quick bends.
Power figures are yet to be released, but expect the 4.7-litre V8 to put around 450bhp when the MC takes to the track next year.
The car will go on sale as of October - available direct from Maserati Corse only - and is expected to cost 135,000 euro excluding VAT. We'd call that reasonable.
If that's put you in the mood for another fast Maserati, here's Richard driving the GranSport back in 2005:
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What do you think?
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JamesC commented on this article
at 01:05 pm on 08 April 2009
Good Lord, the GranSport's a pretty car. Every time I look at it, I fall deeper in love. Now there's a super-hardcore racing version?? Some one loan me a quick £150,000 please.
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TheStig-wannabe commented on this article
at 03:16 pm on 08 April 2009
oh lord!!!..this'un is bloody good.I'd like to have the loan first...sorry James. Just take a look at it...i promise the very first word you'll utter is 'I-N-S-A-N-E'.. This car reminded me of the MC12,i hope this'll be as fast as MC12...waiting for the specs eagerly...
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USAF1FAN commented on this article
at 10:15 pm on 08 April 2009
LETS PUT IT ON GRAN TURISMO 5!!!!!!!
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Horsepowerrrrrr commented on this article
at 09:09 am on 09 April 2009
One PRETTY car. I'm not the biggest fan of maserati but if I had that much money right now....
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JamesC commented on this article
at 10:24 am on 09 April 2009
Hands off, Shivank, I asked for the loan first! Actually, come to think of it, Clarkson could easily buy us both one... Hello? Jeremy? Hello?
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