A grand tourer is a sports car that balances high performance with a comfortable ride and upscale interior amenities. Unlike stripped-down track cars, these vehicles feature large engines and refined suspensions tuned to eat up highway miles effortlessly. Manufacturers design them with enough luggage space for extended road trips.
The client wants a grand tourer for weekend trips to the coast, so steer them toward the V8 coupe.
True grand tourers usually feature front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configurations to maximize cabin comfort and trunk space.
Also heard as
- GT
- gran turismo
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