If you've always felt the Maserati GranTurismo had too much luxury and not enough sport, feel free to thanks the folks in Modena because your prayers have just been answered.
The company has unveiled the 2011 MC Stradale which is described as the "fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range." Drawing inspiration from the Trofeo GranTurismo MC, the Stradale features an aerodynamic body kit, high performance brakes, and a revised suspension for "razor-sharp handling."
Power is provided by a 4.7-liter V8 with 450 hp (336 kW / 457 PS). It enables the car to hit a top speed in excess of 300 km/h (186 mph).
More information will be released later this month, so stay tuned for continuing coverage.
The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011.
Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport models, the two-seater Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale that will debut at the Paris Auto Show will feature razor-sharp handling and will break the 300km/h barrier.
The GranTurismo MC Stradale responds to demands for a GranTurismo which can balance on-road driving needs with race-driving desires, incorporating the handling and aerodynamic lessons from Maserati’s three racing programs.
The GranTurismo MC Stradale produces more aerodynamic down force without producing more aerodynamic drag, it produces more power – 336kw, 450 hp – without using more fuel and it is more agile without sacrificing the GranTurismo S’s highly praised ride quality.
![Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale hits the track [video]]( http://cdn3.worldcarfans.co/2010/10/6/thumbnails/28852.tn.jpg)
