Maserati altered the GranTurismo’s grille design and updated the infotainment system for 2018. For 2019, it carries over.

The GranTurismo is available either as a coupe or a convertible. While the badge on the nose may be Maserati, the engine behind it is a Ferrari-built unit. The 4.7-liter V8 makes 454 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The GranTurismo’s factory exhaust setup gives the V8 a deep, loud bellow that will bring even more attention to an already eye-catching car. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, and rear-wheel drive (RWD) is the only available configuration. When it comes to fuel economy, the coupe manages 13 mpg city, 21 highway, and 16 combined. The convertible returns 13, 20, and 15.

The GranTurismo interior is a high-quality, highly configurable space with well-bolstered seats wrapped in soft leather and an analog clock in the center of the dash. The trunk space is limited to 9.2 cubic feet of cargo space for the coupe and 6.1 cubic feet for the convertible.

The coupe and convertible are available in two trims, Sport and MC. The Sport comes standard with dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Harman Kardon stereo system, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen. Options for the Sport include perforated leather seats, aluminum pedals, and auto-dimming rear-view mirrors. The MC trim livens things up a carbon fiber hood, 20-inch alloy wheels, a stiffer suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes. Options for the MC trim include a carbon-fiber hood and a sport skyhook suspension.

For safety, the Maserati GranTurismo features a reversing camera, daytime-running LED headlights, a tire-pressure-monitoring system, and a brake-assist system. The GranTurismo hasn’t been crash-tested.

The GranTurismo competes with offerings like the Jaguar F-Type and Aston Martin Vantage. Even so, the Maserati is still one of the best-looking and best-sounding cars of its kind.