The automatic GranTurismo S is expected to sell alongside the current Cambiocorsa automated manual version.

Bowing to customer demand, Maserati will finally add an automatic transmission to its stunning GranTurismo S.

The ZF-sourced six-speeder is already available in the standard GranTurismo and will be sold alongside the existing Cambiocorsa electro-actuated manual in the sportier GranTurismo S.

The gearbox software has been upgraded to handle the extra grunt from the 440hp 4.7L V8 but the unit is claimed to be smooth and responsive to any changes applied to the accelerator pedal.

AutoTelegraaf reports that the gearshifts in the GranTurismo S are also slighter faster than in the standard GranTurismo.

The new automatic GranTurismo S will make its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Later in the year Maserati will add a new Spyder convertible GranTursimo to its lineup and there is also a rumor that there will be sportier GT S variant as well.

No changes are planned for the Cambiocorsa electro-actuated manual. For those unfamiliar with the unit, it features a twin disc clutch and triple cone synchroniser on the first and second gears and a double cone on the other gears.