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A grand tourer (Italian: gran turismo), (initialised GT), is a high-performance automobile designed for long-distance driving. Any such car could be considered a grand tourer, but the traditional and most common body style is the two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 seat arrangement. Gran Turismo is Italian and Spanish for grand touring or grand tourisme. ...
Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial letter or letters of words, such as NATO and XHTML, and are pronounced in a way that is distinct from the full pronunciation of what the letters stand for. ...
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Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupé Rover P5 Coupe, a traditional four-door coupé Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coup...
2 plus 2 (2+2) The term 2 plus 2 (or 2+2) is a semi-slang phrase used to describe a car with seating for two passengers up front, plus two for occasional passengers in the rear. ...
Grand tourers differ from typical sports cars (e.g. Lotus Elise, Porsche 911) in that they are usually larger, heavier (sometimes more than 3,500 lbs), and tend to make less compromise in comfort for the sake of driving ability. For this reason, most have front-mounted engines, which leave more space for the cabin than mid-mounted engines. They also tend to have softer suspensions to provide good ride quality. However, grand tourers do have similarities with sports cars, such as their use mainly of rear- or four-wheel drive, and the term sports car may be used to describe a car with grand touring qualities. Very high-performance grand tourers, such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Nissan GT-R and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, may be considered to be supercars. 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ...
The Lotus Elise is a roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the English manufacturer Lotus Cars. ...
Porsche 911 in hillclimb The Porsche 911 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ...
Sketch of FMR layout The FMR layout, standing for front mid-engine, rear wheel drive, is a layout of an automobile that places the engine in the front, like the FR layout, but pushed back enough that the engines center of gravity is to the rear of the front...
Sketch of RMR layout In automobile design, an RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ...
The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ...
Ride quality refers to the degree of protection offered vehicle occupants from uneven elements in the road surface, or the terrain if driving off-road. ...
Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ...
This article is about the class of vehicles. ...
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F139) is Ferraris 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. ...
The Nissan GT-R is a coupé created by Nissan, released in Japan on December 6, 2007, and expected to be released internationally by early June of 2008. ...
The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is a Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. ...
For other uses, see Supercar (disambiguation). ...
Performance Characteristics
Because of their powerful engines, grand tourers can still compete with many sports cars in top-speed and acceleration. However, in terms of handling they are a magnitude below sports cars, because of their weight and softer suspension. Grand tourers excel at high speed, long distance travel, or races, and make more practical daily drivers than sports cars.
Classification In certain professional motorsport classifications, such as the Grand Touring categories promoted by the FIA, the GT car is defined as "an open or closed automobile which has no more than one door on each side and a minimum of two seats situated one on each side of the longitudinal centre line of the car; these two seats must be crossed by the same transversal plane. This car must be able to be used perfectly legally on the open road, and adapted for racing on circuits or closed courses." The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ...
Using the above definition, it is still valid to place sport cars such as the Corvette and the 911 in the grand touring category since they do contain many, if not all, the amenities of a grand tourer. However, this weakness in motorsport classification sometimes blurs the line of what is considered a true production grand tourer, and may lead to mis-classification.
Examples of production grand tourers 2007 Maserati Gran Turismo 1971 AC Frua The AC Frua is certainly one of the rarest and underrated automobile of the 1960âs and early 1970âs. ...
Alfa Romeo Brera Spider Alfa Romeo Brera The Alfa Romeo Brera is an automobile due to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 2005, in both coupé and convertible (Spider) forms. ...
The Alfa Romeo GT is a coupe automobile manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2004. ...
The DB2 was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1950 through 1953. ...
See also Aston Martin DB3 for the racing car often confused with the Mark III The DB Mark III was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1957 through 1959. ...
The DB4 was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1958 through 1963. ...
The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 was an improved DB4. ...
The Aston Martin DB6 was a sports car manufactured by Aston Martin from 1965 to 1970. ...
The Aston Martin V8 is a two-door saloon-type automobile manufactured in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1990. ...
The Aston Martin DB7 was a grand tourer made by Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2003. ...
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - front view Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - rear view The Aston Martin DB9 is a grand tourer launched by Aston Martin in 2004. ...
The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, often shortened to Vanquish, was designed by Ian Callum, and is a grand tourer manufactured by Aston Martin. ...
This article refers to the car named the Audi Quattro. ...
The Audi A5 is a luxury coupé, which was unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and Melbourne International Motor Show on March 6, 2007 and is available since June. ...
The Bentley Brooklands was a full-size luxury saloon introduced for 1992 as the marques new flagship after the Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Eight were discontinued. ...
The Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer coupé with two doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement released in 2003, replacing the previous Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T. // The Continental GT has a 6 L W12 engine with twin turbochargers which develops 552 hp (411 kW) at...
The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999. ...
The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the 6-Series automobile, designed by the motorsport division of the German manufacturer. ...
// The Cadillac XLR-V is the upgraded version of the Cadillac XLR. It is an ultra-luxury segment car, first introduced in 2005. ...
Vestigal chrome fins betray American styling cues The Citroën SM was a high performance coupé produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 1970 and 1975. ...
The De Tomaso Longchamp is a two-door 2+2 coupe produced by the Italian automaker De Tomaso. ...
The Ferrari 250 GTO was a supercar and auto racing car made by Ferrari in the early 1960s. ...
The Ferrari 575M Maranello is a two-seat, two-door, grand tourer sports car built by Ferrari. ...
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F139) is Ferraris 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. ...
2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti interior The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (skal-yeti) is a Gran Turismo car produced by Ferrari since 2004. ...
See also Ferrari 365 for the round-bodied 365 California, GT 2+2, GTC and GTS The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 , better known by the unofficial name Ferrari Daytona, is a Gran Turismo automobile produced from 1968 to 1973. ...
The Monaro is a muscle car produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors. ...
The Infiniti M30 (chassis code F31) was a 2-door coupe introduced with the Q45 as the start of the Infiniti line in 1990, as a stopgap until other models could be produced. ...
The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ...
1988 Jaguar XJ-S 1985 XJ-S 5. ...
The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by British carmaker Jaguar since the 1997 model year. ...
The Jensen Interceptor was a sporting GT-class car hand-built in the United Kingdom by Jensen Motors between 1966 and 1976. ...
The Lamborghini 350GT was the first production car by Lamborghini, first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1963. ...
1967 Lamborghini 400GT The Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 was a 2+2-seated sports car from the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini, successor to the 350GT. First presented at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show. ...
Lamborghini Islero was produced by Lamborghini between 1968-1970 and featuring the Lamborghini V12 engine. ...
Lamborghini Jarama was a sports coupé built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. ...
The Lancia Aurelia is considered by many to be the first true Gran Turismo automobile. ...
The Lexus GS is a series of mid-size luxury sports sedans / executive cars sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...
The Lexus SC series is a personal luxury coupé sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...
A 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII(black) and a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC(Toreador Red). ...
Lotus Europa (S2 Federal) The Lotus Europa, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975, was among the first production road cars to feature a mid-engine rear wheel drive design. ...
New 2006 Lotus Europa S New 2006 Lotus Europa S Side view New 2006 Lotus Europa S Front view New 2006 Lotus Europa S Rear view Lotus Cars Europa S is a GT type two seater automobile designed to complement the very successful Lotus Elise sports car and its derivative...
Maserati 3500 was a 2-door coupé and convertible made by Maserati of Italy, being the companys first attempt at the Gran Turismo market and large-volume production. ...
Maserati A6 were various cars made by Maserati of Italy, «A» for the Alfieri brothers (founders of Maserati) and «6» for the straight-six engine. ...
The Maserati Ghibli is a two-door, two-seater coupe released by Maserati in 1967. ...
Maserati GranTurismo is an upcoming 2-door coupé made by Maserati of Italy and will first make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. ...
The Maserati Kyalami (named after South Africa´s Formula 1 circuit) was a new model rushed into production after Alessandro de Tomaso took helm of the company. ...
The Maserati Mistral, named after a cold northerly wind of southern France, was the successor to the iconic 3500 GT. It was the first in a series a classic Maseratis to be given the name of a wind and the last model from the Casa del Tridente to be equipped...
Maserati Sebring was a 2-door coupé and convertible made by Maserati of Italy, based on the Maserati 3500, aimed at the American Gran Turismo market the car was named 3500 GTiS, «S» named after the 12 Hours of Sebring racing victory (1957). ...
1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC, a predecessor of the modern CL-Class 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a full-sized grand tourer produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, which stands for Comfort Leicht in German, or Comfort Light...
The Mercedes-Benz R230 automobile was introduced in 2001. ...
The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is a Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. ...
For the 1970â75 GTO, see Mitsubishi Galant GTO. The Mitsubishi GTO is the name of two different sports cars built by Mitsubishi Motors, both of which were rebadged for many export markets. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Mitsubishi GTO. (Discuss) To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...
The Monteverdi High Speed was a Grand Tourer built by Monteverdi in Basel, Switzerland from 1967 to 1970 [1][2][3]. Contempory rivals included the Jensen Interceptor. ...
1970 Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. ...
The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. ...
The Nissan 350Z is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co, LTD. The 350Z is the fifth (and current) generation of Nissans Z-car line, originally introduced in 1969 (as a 1970 model year) as the Datsun 240Z. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold...
The Nissan Silvia is the name given to the companys long-running line of sport coupes based on the Nissan S platform. ...
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports coupé in the Nissan Skyline range. ...
The Porsche 928 is a grand tourer automobile made by Porsche AG of Germany from 1978 model year to 1995 model year, during which time it was one of their most expensive offerings. ...
1965 Pontiac GTO convertible The Pontiac GTO was an automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974, and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. ...
Saab GT750 (Gran Turismo 750) is an automobile from Saab produced between 1764 and 1960. ...
The Alcyone SVX, also known in the United States as the Subaru SVX, was a mid-sized, high-performance sports-touring coupé sold by Subaru from 1991 to 1997. ...
For other uses of Alcyone, see Alcyone (disambiguation). ...
For the high-performance versions of the Celica, see Toyota Celica GT-Four. ...
1st Generation Toyota Soarer 2nd Generation Toyota Soarer 3rd Generation Toyota Soarer This media has an uncertain copyright status and is pending deletion. ...
This article is about the automobile. ...
The TVR Cerbera is a sports car manufactured by TVR between 1996 and 2003. ...
1968 Triumph GT6 1973 Triumph GT6 1974 Triumph GT6 The GT6 was a 6-cylinder sports coupé built by Standard-Triumph and based on their popular Triumph Spitfire convertible. ...
The Vauxhall Monaro is the British version of the Australian-made Holden Monaro, even though it too is made in Australia. ...
European-market 1977 244 GL with aftermarket wheel covers 245 with North American-market 1976-1980 quad round sealed beam headlamp configuration 240 GLE with North American-market 1980-1985 quad rectangular sealed beam headlamp configuration 1979-80 242GT North American-spec 1990-93 240DL The Volvo 200 series was...
Volvo 780 by Bertone The information in this article has been incorporated into the Volvo 700 series article. ...
The Volvo C70 is a compact car built by the Ford Motor Companys Volvo subsidiary. ...
The Maserati GranTurismo is an upcoming grand tourer to be produced by Italian automaker Maserati. ...
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT Speed The Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer coupé with two doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement released in 2003, replacing the previous Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T. // The Continental GT has a 6 L W12 engine with twin turbochargers which develops 552 hp (411 kW) at...
| 2008 Audi S5 The Audi A5 is a luxury coupé, which was unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and Melbourne International Motor Show on March 6, 2007 and is available since June. ...
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The Lexus SC series is a personal luxury coupé manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation under the Lexus brand and sold in Japan as the Toyota Soarer. ...
| 2007 Lotus Europa S Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 Ã 1200 pixel, file size: 531 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Pic taken by me during the Canary Wharf motor expo in June 2007. ...
New 2006 Lotus Europa S New 2006 Lotus Europa S Side view New 2006 Lotus Europa S Front view New 2006 Lotus Europa S Rear view Lotus Cars Europa S is a GT type two seater automobile designed to complement the very successful Lotus Elise sports car and its derivative...
| 2007 Jaguar XKR The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by British carmaker Jaguar since the 1997 model year. ...
| 2007Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Sessenta Edition 2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti interior The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (skal-yeti) is a Gran Turismo car produced by Ferrari since 2004. ...
| | See also IMSA GTP sports cars racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 1991 Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. ...
The FIA GT Championship is a sports car motorsport series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisations (SRO) at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA). ...
The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ...
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