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"As Maserati prepares to undertake a massive overhaul of its existing lineup starting with the Quattroporte sedan (and leading less than a year later to the GranTurismo), the Italian automaker is still tweaking its current model lineup as a way to keep up interest in its products.   Video window may take a few moments to load...          The latest result of these efforts is the 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport, which represents a significant upgrade in performance of the standard S model. The Sport combines many of the elements of the recently introduced MC model, a more extreme performance version, and yet retains more of the flavor of a grand touring machine than a stiff-legged track car.        2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport    The big news, however, is that the 4.7-liter V-8 engine found beneath the hood of the Sport actually packs 10 more horsepower than the U.S. version of the MC, which was launched last year with 444 bhp. The other big news is that the 6-speed manual has been dropped from the lineup in favor of an automated F1-style 6-speed gearbox. The Sport model can also be equipped with a conventional 6-speed torque-converter automatic with a sequential paddle shift. It&amp;#039;s estimated that the increase and power coupled with the quick shifts of the F1 gearbox will enable the car to spring to 60 mph in less than 5 sec.        2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport    The new Sport model also adopts the more aggressive front fascia of the MC model, which has a more pronounced chin spoiler and additional cooling inlets. This new nose along with a rear spoiler contributes to less lift, as in the MC. Also distinguishing the car from the previous S model are new LED running lamps incorporated into the headlight clusters.        2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport    Where the Sport differs from the hardcore MC is in its ride tuning and interior fitments. In keeping with the standard GranTurismo tradition, look for more wood trim instead of carbon fiber as accent materials, plus seats that are a bit plusher and more luxury oriented. It&amp;#039;s worth noting that Maserati has redesigned both the seats and steering wheel specifically for the Sport model.        2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport    While the Maserati GranTurismo Sport is a crisp handling car, the ride is expected to be a bit more compliant than the MC&amp;#039;s. Still, the Sport will benefit from upgraded wheels and tires, as well as larger brakes. Look for pricing somewhere between the old base S of $126,000 and $145,000 for the MC.        2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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