The new Maserati GranTurismo gets unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange.

• Maserati reveals the restyled GranTurismo at New York Stock Exchange today.
• Maserati CEO Reid Bigland will ring the closing bell of the NYSE at 4pm EDT.

Maserati has chosen the New York Stock Exchange as the venue to unveil the model year 2018 GranTurismo. With its restyled exterior in “Grigio Granito” colour and refined black leather interior, the GranTurismo MC (short for Maserati Corse) makes its world debut today at the Experience Square, right at the main entrance of the NYSE.

Maserati CEO Reid Bigland will ring the closing bell of the stock market at exactly 4:00 pm EDT (10:00 pm CET) today.

Maserati will line up its entire range next to the restyled GranTurismo MC in front of the New York Stock Exchange building: a black Ghibli SQ4 Nerissimo Edition with a black/red interior (an exclusive version for the US and Canada markets, which debuted in the New York Auto Show last April), a blue “Passione” Quattroporte GTS GranLusso with a Zegna Silk interior and a white 350hp Levante with a black/red interior, the first SUV in Maserati’s century-long history.

Alongside the modern Maserati cars, busy New Yorkers will have the unique opportunity to admire a sensational sports coupé representing Maserati’s racing heritage: the blue Maserati Tipo 151 – one of three ever built – that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1962.

MY18 GRANTURISMO: REFINED INSIDE OUT

GranTurismo is a genuinely Italian car concept pioneered by Maserati. The GranTurismo model is the latest Maserati designed by Pininfarina and since its launch in 2007 it has evolved into one of the most iconic GT cars ever built. The 4-seater coupé is considered the ultimate expression of Maserati’s passion, technology and craftsmanship and remains unique in the supercar segment thanks to its timeless design and comfortable 4-seat interior.

Maserati has produced more than 37,000 GranTurismo and GranCabrio models in the historic factory of Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena and relaunches the iconic model for 2018 with an elegant and aerodynamically efficient restyling, refined interiors and a state-of-the art infotainment system.

The streamlined GranTurismo range comprises two well defined versions, the Sport and the MC – the latter on display in New York. Both versions are equipped with the naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 engine, hand-built by Ferrari in Maranello and capable of producing 460hp at 7,000rpm and 520Nm of peak torque at 4,750rpm. A six-speed ZF Automatic Gearbox is attached directly to the V8 powerhouse.

The Maserati Design Centre team in Turin approached the MY18 restyling by treating the timeless design with utmost respect. The car’s new ‘sharknose’ hexagonal grille is inspired by the Alfieri Concept and adds a three-dimensional effect to its frontal view.

Together with the new, lower air ducts, the grille helps improve the airflow distribution and reduce the aerodynamic drag from 0.33 to 0.32. The rear bumper has also been redesigned with an emphasis on the natural elegance of the iconic GT coupé and cabriolet, featuring a neater design with twofold layout for the Sport and MC versions. 

The performance figures of the MY18 GranTurismo have been improved compared to the previous model year. The GranTurismo Sport accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 299km/h while the lighter MC version makes it to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 301km/h .

The interior of the GranTurismo offers unparalleled comfort for four adults, thanks to the individual Poltrona Frau® leather seats with integrated headrests. The iconic Italian coupé is also available with Alcantara and leather upholstery.

For 2018, the GranTurismo features a new, high resolution 8.4” capacitive touch screen and Harman Kardon Premium Sound system. The state-of-the art infotainment system is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring functions, while the redesigned central console accommodates a user-friendly, double rotary knob, made of forged aluminium. The button cluster for the car’s driving modes is repositioned on the lower central console, next to the gearshift lever.

Mercedes-Benz is launching attractive special editions of its SL and SLC roadsters.

• Twice the exclusive open-air driving fun

Mercedes-Benz is launching attractive special editions of its SL and SLC roadsters later this year. 

Customers can choose from the SLC300 RedArt Edition, AMG SLC43 Performance Studio RedArt package and the SL designo Edition on the SL450 and SL550. 

While the compact SLC special model emphasizes sporty dynamics, the SL is tailored towards exclusivity and fine interior design.

Whether with an entry-level engine or with a top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG model, the 2018 SLC is available as an SLC300 RedArt Edition or AMG SLC43 with a Performance Studio RedArt package. The designo Edition will be available on both the 2017 SL450 and SL550.

Expressive: Mercedes-Benz SLC300 RedArt Edition

Exciting exterior design and striking attention to detail gives the SLC300 RedArt Edition a particularly sporty look, underscored by Selenite Grey Metallic paint, edition-specific exterior accents in Gloss Red including the front spoiler, intake arches, rear diffuser and side fins. 

A harmonious contrast is provided for by the striking edition-specific 18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels in highly polished silver. The performance of the SLC is further enhanced by large, perforated brake discs and red brake calipers with "Mercedes- Benz" lettering at the front.

The interior impresses with exclusive RedArt stylized interior leather and nappa leather upholstery, contrasted by Silver Pearl nappa leather inserts with red contrasting topstitching and the RedArt Edition logo embroidered on the head rest. 

Elements in carbon-fiber-look leather on the sport steering wheel, headrest and DYNAMIC SELECT selector lever ensure particularly sporty highlights, as well as the SLC RedArt badging as exterior identification and interior embroidery on headrests and floormats.

Sporty: Mercedes-AMG SLC43 Performance Studio RedArt

The Mercedes-AMG SLC43 Performance Studio RedArt provides expressive highlights with stylishly placed red elements. The edition-specific exclusive special paint finish in designo® Selenite Grey Magno make the high-performance SLC into quite the eye catcher. 

Red trim elements on the front spoiler, intake arches, rear diffuser and side fins lend the Roadster an eye-catching look. Striking 18-inch AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in high-gloss black with red rim flange as well as red brake calipers with "AMG" lettering dominate the vehicle's side design.

As on the SLC300 RedArt Edition, seats in the AMG SLC43 are designed in black leather with Silver Pearl nappa leather inserts with red contrasting piping, and coordinating red borders on the AMG floor mats match the overall look. 

Seat heating as well as AIRSCARF neck-level heating for driver and front passenger ensure high levels of comfort in top-down motoring. Edition-specific carbon-fiber- look leather embosses the multifunction sports steering wheel, headrest and DYNAMIC SELECT selector lever.

The 2018 SLC300 RedArt Edition will be a special edition model arriving in the U.S. in summer 2017. The 2018 AMG SLC43 Performance Studio RedArt will be available for ordering as an option package.

SL designo Edition with even more exclusivity

The legendary Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster gains even more exclusivity with the new designo Edition for 2017. The special model is characterized by stylish elements and high-quality materials on the exterior and interior. 

A choice between Brilliant Blue Metallic or Cardinal Red Metallic paint, 19-inch front and 20-inch rear AMG 10-spoke forged wheels as well as chrome flics in the front bumper ensure a special exterior look. Badges with the designo Edition logo placed laterally between the chrome accents on the fenders subtly reference the Roadster's special status.

Exclusive design elements and high-quality materials in the interior

Driver and passenger experience the exceptional character of the SL designo Edition with exclusive design elements and high-quality materials in the interior. Seats and door center panel in Porcelain / Black designo nappa leather with exclusive designo layout, the roof liner in Porcelain designo DINAMICA and designo seat belts in white ensure a particularly exquisite ambience. 

Further matching appointments include the ambient lighting, the 3-spoke two-tone multifunction sports steering wheel in Black / Porcelain nappa leather, the DYNAMIC SELECT selector lever in Porcelain leather, the designo trim element in Porcelain Piano Lacquer as well as the floor mats with Porcelain designo badges and edging.

Climatized seats, the AIRSCARF neck-level heating for driver and front passenger, the Active Multicontour Seat Package including massage, driving dynamics and PRE-SAFE® positioning function as well as the Driving Assistance Package with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and PRE-SAFE® PLUS also come as standard to enhance comfort.

The designo Edition 2017 SL450 and SL550 will arrive in the U.S. in summer 2017.

At a Glance

	Mercedes-Benz SLC300	Mercedes-AMG SLC43	Mercedes-Benz SL450	Mercedes-Benz SL550
Length	162.8"	163.1"	182.3"	182.3"
Width	71.5"	71.3"	73.9"	73.9"
Height	51.3"	51.3"	51.2"	51.2"
Wheelbase	95.7"	95.7"	101.7"	101.7"
Engine	2.0L inline-4 turbo	AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo	3.0L V6 biturbo	4.7L V8
Displacement	1,991 cc	2,996 cc	2,996	4,663
Drive Config.	Rear-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Performance	241 hp @ 5,500 273 lb-ft @ 1,300– 4,000	362 hp @ 5,500– 6,000 384 @ 2,000–4,200	362 hp @ 5,500 369 lb-ft @ 2,000– 4,200	449 hp @ 5,500 516 lb-ft @ 1,800– 3,500
Transmission	9G-TRONIC	AMG-enhanced 9G- TRONIC	9G-TRONIC	9G-TRONIC
0-60 mph (sec)	5.8	4.6	4.9	4.3
Top speed (mph)	155 (electronically limited)	155 (electronically limited)	155 (electronically limited)	155 (electronically limited)
Main Competitors	BMW Z4 sDrive 28i Audi TT / TT Roadster		Porsche 911 Aston Martin Vantage