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A grand tourer ((イタリア語:gran turismo)) (GT) is a performance and luxury automobile capable of high speed or spirited long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement. The term derives from the Italian phrase ''gran turismo'', a tribute to the tradition of the ''grand tour'', used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers, able to make long-distance, high-speed journeys in both comfort and style. The English translation is ''grand touring''. ==Characteristics== The Grand Tourer, Grand Turismo, Grand Routiere, or GT terms are the most misused and abused terms in motoring. According to author Sam Dawson, "the ideal is of a car with the ability to cross a continent at speed and in comfort yet provide driving thrills when demanded" and it should exhibit the following:〔 * "Ideally, the GT car should have been devised by its progenitors as a Grand Tourer, with all associated considerations in mind." * "It should be able to transport at least two in comfort with their luggage and have room to spare - probably in the form of a two plus two (2+2) seating arrangement." * The engines "should be able to cope with cruising comfortably at the upper limits on all continental roads without drawbacks or loss of useable power." * The design, both "inside and out, should be geared toward complete control by the driver." * Its "chassis and suspension provide suitable handling and roadholding on all routes" during travels. Grand tourers emphasize comfort and handling over straight-out high performance or spartan accommodations. Historically, most GTs have been front-engined with rear-wheel drive, which creates more space for the cabin than mid-mounted engine layouts. Softer suspensions, greater storage, and more luxurious appointments add to their driving appeal. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Grand tourer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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