The Trident has revealed the newest chapter in its story, in the form of the 2023 Maserati GranTurismo. Replacing the GranCabrio, the new GranTurismo will debut with three configurations, two utilising the high-performance, internal combustion V6 Nettuno engine and the third introducing an innovative 100% electric battery-powered powertrain. The latter marks the first all-electric vehicle produced by the Italian marque, in line with Maserati’s overarching plan to produce an all-electric version of all of its models by 2025 and go completely electric by 2030.
The offering comprises the internal combustion GranTurismo Modena and — the more powerful — GranTurismo Trofeo, with the all-electric GranTurismo Folgore rounding out the trio. From an aesthetic standpoint, each GranTurismo design takes on a purist form, with the clean lines and refined front grille and bumper we’ve come to expect from Maserati. Maintaining classic proportions, the long bonnet and central body are intersected by the four fenders, while a dropped roof line emphasises the curve of the pillar that bears the trident logo.
The GranTurismo Modena and Trofeo are both equipped with the V6 Nettuno engine. The 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno Twin Turbo in the Modena produces 490 bhp, while the same engine in the Trofeo is amped up to 550 bhp.
For the electrically minded, the Maserati Folgore is the way to go. The powertrain is based on 800-volt technology and has been developed using technical solutions derived from Formula E.
The Maserati Folgore is equipped with a tri-motor setup, each producing 300kW. The combined power discharge to the wheels totals 560kW, the equivalent of 760 bhp. Rather than increasing the height of the vehicle, Maserati’s specific setup and layout of the battery pack allow the height to be contained to 1353mm, while the T-bone shape of the battery itself allows it to be placed around the central tunnel rather than under the seats, lowering the car’s H-point.
At launch, the GranTurismo is also available in the PrimaSerie 75th Anniversary Launch Edition, a limited series dedicated to its recent 75th anniversary.
Words by John Deckard
