GranTurismo MC Stradale
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale features naturally-aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine producing 460 horsepower (338 kW) at 7000 RPM with 384 pound-feet (520 Newton-meters) torque at 4750 RPM through six-speed MC Race Shift automated manual transmission with 60-millisecond shift times and rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.5-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 188-mph (303-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing 1670 kilograms dry weight featuring 110-kilogram weight reduction versus standard GranTurismo with carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes and race-derived suspension plus comprehensive aerodynamic enhancements providing Italian GT character with track-focused performance capabilities.
GranTurismo MC Stradale launched 2010 represents Maserati lightweight performance variant combining Ferrari-derived V8 with racing-inspired modifications competing against Porsche 911 GT3 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage establishing most powerful Maserati production car at launch with distinctive Italian design and sophisticated engineering offering genuine track capability while maintaining GranTurismo grand touring character through luxurious interior appointments and distinctive styling receiving 2013 power upgrade to 460 horsepower establishing collector interest for peak naturally-aspirated Maserati performance representing Italian automotive excellence with exotic powertrain and exclusive positioning within competitive GT segment before Maserati transition toward turbocharged architectures.