MotorMouths

If you’re the type who takes as much pleasure in perusing the label on a wine bottle as you do drinking the liquid inside, Maserati has a GranTurismo with your name on it.

The GranTurismo Sport is the definition of smooth. For its $136,435 as-tested price, much faster sports cars and more lavish barges lurk in the shadows. But they’d be hard pressed to match the equilibrium the GT Sport brings to life.

There are far more more practical grand touring coupes and convertibles on the market, including some for less money, but none are the Maserati GranTurismo. Buying one is an act of passion.

The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo continues to impress with equal parts seductive styling, scintillating speed and sumptuous comfort.

The 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport can be an everyday driver and yet has this sporting side that can handle whatever challenges you care to throw at it on a weekend getaway. If what you seek is something out of the ordinary, it’s well worth putting on your short list.

The 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is easily one of the most beautiful cars being built today, with high levels of performance and comfort that further its appeal.

We guarantee that the 2011 Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible won’t be the fastest big-dollar convertible you can buy. On the other hand, it’s no slouch on a hard court, and it may be the sexiest.

Like at Porsche, we couldn’t care less what Maserati needs to sell to pay the bills, as long as it continues to build cars like the GranTurismo MC.

The best thing about the Maserati Grantuismo? The noise it makes. As the Maser enters high in the rev counter, its sound is expanded as if plugged into an amplifier set to 11 — a deep and sinister concoction of exotica and Motown permeating all.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC has the feel of a machine perfect for the gentleman racer, with the emphasis on gentleman.

What does the Granturismo have besides bloodlines, history, and exclusivity? Drop dead styling, for one. From its open-mouthed grille topped by the Maserati trident to the suavely proportioned rear fascia, the Pininfarina-styled convertible is one of the most eye-catching cars on the road.

The top-up experience with the Maserati GranTurismo convertible reminded us why  we like the coupe so much. Both cars are lively and fluid—big, comfy GTs that mask their size with direct controls and tons of power.