A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati is back at the Geneva International Motorshow with the world premiere of the GranTurismo S, which shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.

Two main features are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 328kW V8 4.7-litre engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with "MC-Shift" arranged in the transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars and all Maseratis.

The GranTurismo S uses a high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and originally introduced on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology — a dual casting of cast iron and aluminium, paired with aluminium mono-bloc six-piston brake calipers.

On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discreet, make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines designed by Pininfarina.

The interior, upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara, reflects the car's sporty flair; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.