Styled by Pininfarina, the new Maserati GranTurismo coupe is to be officially launched at this year's Geneva motor show. The GranTurismo has a 405 hp, 4.2 liter V8 motor mated to an adaptive automatic gearbox, and a 49% - 51% front-rear weight distribution; all of which promises a rousing driving experience to match those arresting looks (note those great triple-trident wheels right off the Birdcage concept). And yet, despite these sportive credentials, this full four-seater should prove to be thoroughly practical day-to-day in the best Maserati tradition. Frankly, it has been a while since a Maserati has looked this immediately desirable. Starting with the lovely – but flawed – Quattroporte, and now with the GranTurismo, it's good to see Maserati back in fine form.
