[DSGT]

I am surprised the Gran Turismo is priced so close to the MC20.

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[GT/MC 4ME]

Why does an all-electric car have paddle shifters?!?

Why does an all-electric car have paddle shifters?!?

 

[DSGT]

Why does an all-electric car have paddle shifters?!?
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I was also wondering about that, so I googled it and here’s what came up :

“ There are a number of reasons why electric cars have paddle shifters. One reason is that electric cars often have a single-speed transmission. This means that there are only two gears – one for forward motion and one for reverse. Paddle shifters allow the driver to change gears quickly and easily, without having to take their hands off the wheel. Another reason why electric cars have paddle shifters is that they can help to improve the efficiency of the car. By using the paddle shifters, the driver can ensure that they are always in the correct gear for the current conditions. This can help to save both time and energy, as well as improve the overall performance of the car. Finally, paddle shifters can also provide a more enjoyable driving experience. For many drivers, the ability to change gears without taking their hands off the wheel can make driving more fun and exciting. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your electric car or simply want to add a bit of excitement to your drive, paddle shifters can be a great addition. “

 

[GT/MC 4ME]

So funny, they keep saying "change gears" or "gears" everywhere...on a "single-speed Transmission"

 

[BlackMasi]

I am surprised the Gran Turismo is priced so close to the MC20.
How does it compare to its competitors from other brands?

The new Granturismo Trofeo with its CHF 250,000.- base price in comparison:

A Porsche Panamera turbo S with 630PS has a base price of CHF 235'000.-.

An Aston Martin Vantage V8 starts at CHF 145,500.- and a V12 at CHF 196,600.-.
An Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante starts at CHF 210,800.- and a DBS Superleggera at CHF 298,600.-.

A Bentley Continental GT V8 (550hp) starts at a base price of around CHF 200,000.-.

A BMW M8 Competition with 625PS has a base price of CHF 227,000.-.

(1CHF equals 1.10USDollar)

 

[DSGT]

So funny, they keep saying "change gears" or "gears" everywhere...on a "single-sped Transmission"

The shifters are known as PPs ( placebo paddles )

 

[stomp944]

“ There are a number of reasons why electric cars have paddle shifters. One reason is that electric cars often have a single-speed transmission. This means that there are only two gears – one for forward motion and one for reverse. Paddle shifters allow the driver to change gears quickly and easily, without having to take their hands off the wheel. Another reason why electric cars have paddle shifters is that they can help to improve the efficiency of the car. By using the paddle shifters, the driver can ensure that they are always in the correct gear for the current conditions. This can help to save both time and energy, as well as improve the overall performance of the car. Finally, paddle shifters can also provide a more enjoyable driving experience. For many drivers, the ability to change gears without taking their hands off the wheel can make driving more fun and exciting. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your electric car or simply want to add a bit of excitement to your drive, paddle shifters can be a great addition. “

that had to be written by ChatGPT.

 

[jwittner]

Oh great...a brand known for horrendous electrical problems is going all electric. What could possibly go wrong?

Best laugh I've had all day! Thank you!!

 

[BlackMasi]

The new Granturismo Trofeo with its CHF 250,000.- base price in comparison:

A Porsche Panamera turbo S with 630PS has a base price of CHF 235'000.-.

An Aston Martin Vantage V8 starts at CHF 145,500.- and a V12 at CHF 196,600.-.
An Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante starts at CHF 210,800.- and a DBS Superleggera at CHF 298,600.-.

A Bentley Continental GT V8 (550hp) starts at a base price of around CHF 200,000.-.

A BMW M8 Competition with 625PS has a base price of CHF 227,000.-.

(1CHF equals 1.10USDollar)

Oh, I forgot:
Ferrari Roma, base price CHF 231'000.-
Ferrari Portofino, base price CHF 236'950.-

 

[DSGT]

that had to be written by ChatGPT.

 

[BlackMasi]

They did it again!
My dealer has received the first new Granturismo Trofeo. And what do I see: this much too large overhang of the fenders over the wheels. Or the other way around: the much too narrow track width. This car now costs more than CHF 250'000.- and the first thing to do is to buy a wheel spacer from a tuner.
Some simply never learn.

 

[IamStig01]

They did it again!
My dealer has received the first new Granturismo Trofeo. And what do I see: this much too large overhang of the fenders over the wheels. Or the other way around: the much too narrow track width. This car now costs more than CHF 250'000.- and the first thing to do is to buy a wheel spacer from a tuner.
Some simply never learn.

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Seriously that wheel in the rear arch looks like one of those half size spares you get to replace a flat. What a shame.

 

[DEMARCOM]

I would love to old and new right next to each other at various angles.

 

[timado404]

They did it again!
My dealer has received the first new Granturismo Trofeo. And what do I see: this much too large overhang of the fenders over the wheels. Or the other way around: the much too narrow track width. This car now costs more than CHF 250'000.- and the first thing to do is to buy a wheel spacer from a tuner.
Some simply never learn.

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There's obviously another crowd that likes it just the way it is...we're just not in it!

 

[BrianGTC]

I built one on the website and it came to just over $300k CDN!!! That's ridiculous! I don't think they will sell very well at all how they have them priced. Would be a lot more feasible to be around the $200k mark.

 

[timado404]

I built one on the website and it came to just over $300k CDN!!! That's ridiculous! I don't think they will sell very well at all how they have them priced. Would be a lot more feasible to be around the $200k mark.

Or incredibly feasible around the 140k mark.

 

[DLax69]

Given the pricing on the Roma...

That said, this baby is pretty freaking sharp...wheel gap or no.

 

[IamStig01]

I built one on the website and it came to just over $300k CDN!!! That's ridiculous! I don't think they will sell very well at all how they have them priced. Would be a lot more feasible to be around the $200k mark.

Wait two years and they will be $120K - there are only 3 things know to men that fall quicker than the price of a Maserati:

1. anything sucked into the black hole
2. Aston Martin
3. A grand piano falling out of a 10 story window.

 

[merak1974]

A nice review: Maserati GranTurismo review: Trofeo argues the case for petrol super-coupe

 

[merak1974]

A nice review: Maserati GranTurismo review: Trofeo argues the case for petrol super-coupe

"The torque graph peaks at a moderate 3000rpm where a beefy 479lb ft is on tap. Press on, and the twist action will sweep you forward with irrepressible cumulative energy accompanied by an increasingly loud, bass-heavy soundtrack which needs no artificial enhancers to roll its phonetic mantra up and down your spine. Did we miss the V8? Not really. Dynamically, the new powerhouse instantly sets itself a monument. It is bound to go down in history as one of the last great high-performance combustion engines, period. "