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Maserati GranTurismo S
June 19, 2008

A kick in the S


Audi R8 4.2, $497,000 with COE
The Italians might frown at the though of this as a rival, for the Audi is much more raw than the GranTurismo S. But at similar money the Audi is likely to attract a similar clientele. It’s dangerous competition, too, with outrageous performance, otherworldly looks and everyday usability on its side. Luckily for the GranTurismo S, the Audi only seats two…

Porsche 911 S, $425,888 with COE
Maserati says this car is a key rival, and the Porsche is more overtly sporty, offering nimbler handling and the sort of driving experience that rewards bravery, smoothness, skill, and all the rest of it. It’s not as explosively fast as the Maserati,though, and won’t seat four adults. Look for a revamped version with a new twin-clutch gearbox soon.

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