The Bite Magazine - Summer 2012 - Issue 5

and blend of power and elegance. Its style and design combined with a presence of unrivalled physicality and drama makes this model a unique symbol of prestige. Maserati seems to have thought of everything when designing this model. The imposing and dynamic front culminates in the oval grille, alongside the headlights which extend horizontally and blend perfectly into the front end. The grille, comprised of vertical concave slats is perfectly adorned with a chrome trident that appears to be suspended in the middle. The long bonnet beautifully crafted with the classic ‘V’ shape has three air intakes on either side in classic Maserati style, which gives the nose section a lighter tone and gives an overall image of dynamism and verve. Although it has maintained its original designed with a flatter rim and a grip with accentuated profile, compliments the sporty design of the seats and features controls that allow safe driving in full interaction with the car, making it suited to sports driving. With the main multimedia functions operated through the buttons on the steering wheel, the visuals can be seen on the 7” screen of the Maserati Multi Media System in the centre of the dashboard. Other functions include the Bose Surround Sound System that delivers the matching quality of the best concert halls in terms of depth, clarity and tone and an automatic dual-zone climate control that adjusts the intensity of the ventilation in relation to the outside temperature and allows those on board to select different heat settings. If you want your passengers to have easy access to the rear seats, Maserati has already got the answer…The Easy Entry system on the driver and passenger side allows the front seats to move forward electronically, giving ample freedom of movement. External Restyle When you see the sleek and breath- taking Maserati Gran Turismo Sport the words ‘beauty, grace and aggression’ will undoubtedly spring to mind. With its design inspiration taken from the Maserati Birdcage 75 th concept car, the contrast of its smooth lines appears muscular with a natural fluidity that runs from the front grille and extends all the way along the sides to the tail lights. It could only be described as a modern day masterpiece with its decisive personality bitecars