Maserati to deliver first GranTurismo in October

Maserati Romania has received ten definite orders for its new GranTurismo sports coupe so far, with the first model to be delivered in October, say company representatives. Models delivered in the first eight months reached a value of 1.081 million euros (VAT excluded), while the importer estimates it will deliver 21 cars this year, an increase of over 30% on last year. The Quattroporte limousine is expected to continue to be the best selling model in 2007, with a total of 14 units delivered, up 33% on last year, followed by the new GranTurismo coupe, with 4 cars, while the other six will be delivered at the beginning of next year. Out of a total of 21 Maserati cars ordered for 2007, 11 carry a price tag above 100,000 euros. Most customers interested in owning a new Maserati choose a customised model, rather than a stock model. “None of our Maserati customers have opted for the basic trim, but have chosen a customised version instead, which allows them to make their own choices on every detail of their car,” said Herbert Stein, president of the Autoitalia group. The average value of the additional options is 15,000 euros (VAT excluded), according to Raul Mandras, sales manager at Maserati Romania. Approximately 50% of the cars delivered in 2007 will be customised, while for those who want a Maserati as soon as it is launched, the importer has approximately three cars of each model available.