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After completion, the GranTurismo and GranCabrio are subjected to all manner of quality- control
tests, looking at everything from the integrity of its weather proofing to its handling on different
road surfaces. Each car is tested for 50 kilometres on a wide mix of different local roads, including
mountains, motorways and city streets. Each one goes through another series of 24 checkpoints
before it is checked again by an independent contractor who double-checks the vehicle with a
white-glove treatment, wrapping it in a protective covering before it makes its way to the importer
— then to the dealer and ultimately, to the customer. It is this kind of care and pride-in-presentation
that is second to none.
Manufacturing
Something this special
deserves special wrapping
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