Dubbed as the “sleekest” car on the road, the Maserati Gran Turismo is a 2-door coupe designed by the Italian maker for the lavish and luxurious. It runs on a V8 engine and has a drag coefficient of 0.33. In cars, a low drag coefficient means better aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. The Maserati Gran Turismo was first exposed in the 2007 Geneva Car Show and impressed car enthusiasts and critics alike. Its double wishbone front suspensions and body was derived from the existing Quattroporte.
Check out after the jump for more of why we thing the Maserate Gran Turismo is the next hottest Celebrity Car.
Known for their posh tastes and standards, quite a number of celebrities became enamored with the beauty and superb road performance of the Maserati Gran Turismo. Beauty queen and actress Vanessa Williams owns one and has been know quite known for her savvy taste in cars—she owns a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a Benz convertible, and this. Other celebs that has a Gran Turismo parked in their garages is popular TV chef James Martin and fashion designer Marc Jacobs, only proving that those who choose this car have exquisite tastes.Probaby the most famous celebrity who owns a Maserati Gran Turismo is Lindsay Lohan. LiLo currently drives one after her mishap with the law. Some think that this kind of car does not deserve an irresponsible driver such as Lindsay (2 DUI’s?), but if she’s going to turn her life around and be a responsible driver this time, better be in a Maserati.
The sophisticated and edgy look of the Gran Turismo is what draws celebrities towards it. Its sleek body and roomy wheel base makes a car that will go well with red carped events and society events. Kim Kardashian always brings her Gran Turismo where she knows she’ll be seen, because getting scene with a Maserati is always good publicity. The interior of the Maserati Gran Turismo is unlike any other. The top-quality beige-colored leather emits the appearance of a high-roller, not to mention the space it offers. Celebrities love to be photographed whenever they are stepping out of their cars, and the interior of a Gran Turismo will match any smile and swag the celebrities might have.
One of the reasons why the Maserati Gran Turismo is such a hit not only to celebrities, but to others, is it fuel efficiency. Though hybrid cars do the same, it can only run for a certain amount of speed, but with a Maserati Gran Turismo, users experience less fuel costs and high speed at the same time. It is no surprise if celebrities continue to drive the Maserati Gran Turismo. Its performance looks and over-all swag are what makes it a hot Hollywood celebrity car.
