Maserati GranTurismo Coupé 2017

For 2017, the GranTurismo Coupé remained faithful to the original recipe: an atmospheric V8, rear-wheel drive, a 2+2 layout, and a balance between comfort and driving pleasure. It came just before the 2018 facelift, which brought a revised front end, a new so-called sharknose grille, a redesigned rear section, and an updated infotainment system. That timing explains why the 2017 car still has the cleaner, more traditional appearance of the original model.

Within the range, the 2017 Coupé sat at the grand touring end of the spectrum, without the more overt performance cues of the MC or MC Stradale versions. It continued the spirit of the original GranTurismo as an elegant, long-distance fast coupe. The key change to remember for this generation is not a specific mechanical overhaul for 2017, but the fact that the model was nearing the end of its first-generation life cycle, right before the visual and equipment updates of the final phase.

In 2017, the GranTurismo Coupé belonged to a range that had already developed several clear branches. The standard versions focused on grand touring with the atmospheric V8 and a relatively restrained presentation, while the earlier GranTurismo S had used the 4.7-litre V8. The GranTurismo Sport later replaced the S in the regular lineup. For drivers seeking a more focused setup, the MC and MC Stradale variants took a more sporting and lightweight direction, with a more aggressive look.

It is also important to distinguish the fixed-roof coupé from the GranCabrio, introduced in 2009, which followed the same philosophy but with a four-seat open body. In North America, that car was sold as the GranTurismo Convertible. The 2017 Coupé was therefore not a standalone special edition but one of the last and most conventional representatives of the first-generation fixed-roof formula.