You certainly have heard about the problems that Greece has been experiencing in the last few months and it appears that these issues will occur in other European countries as well. According to a lot of analysts, it seems that after Greece, the next in line will be Italy and Spain.
Despite of all these issues and warnings, the Italian Ministry of Defense has recently put an order on 19 fully-loaded Maserati Quattroporte limousines so that the government officials can travel in style. Needless to say, this has caused a huge outrage in the country because the ministry’s plans are to cut the expenses in the next three years by a whopping 2.5 billion Euros ($3.5 billion) and obviously this isn’t the way to do it.
Source: The Telegraph
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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale by Novitec Tridente
The engineers from Novitec Tridente have developed a new tuning program for the very hot Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. Design-wise, the coupe now comes with a ventilated bonnet, a sport exhaust system, a reduced ride height and it rides on 21- / 22-inch alloys that are wrapped around in Pirelli P Zero tires.
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale by Novitec Tridente
The most interesting modifications have been brought under that new hood where the V8 4.7-liter now has a supercharger, bigger fuel injectors, a new intake manifold and an updated engine mapping. Thanks to the implementation of these updates, the power unit now produces 637 hp (646 PS / 475 kW) and a peak torque of 460 lb.-ft (624 Nm). This is enough for a 0-62 mph sprint time in only 3.9 seconds, a 0-200 km/h in 11.4 seconds, and a maximum speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale by Novitec Tridente
The price for all these goodies is $31,820 (23,900 Euros) and Novitec Tridente says that the interior of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale can be “crafted to [the] utmost perfection.”
Source: Novitec Tridente via WCF
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The Frankfurt Motor Show may be ending in a few days but we still didn’t have enough time to show you all of the cars that were revealed at this year’s edition. One of the models we haven’t talked about so far is the Maserati Kubang concept. It is the company’s response to the success of the ugly Porsche Cayenne.
I never thought that the day would come when Maserati will exhibit an SUV but I guess money is a priority for all people, especially car companies. Anyway, I have to admit that it looks quite nice although I’m not a big fan of SUVs. The Italian automaker described the concept as being “the first tangible look at Maserati’s future”. It has the same name as a concept that was shown at the Detroit Motor Show back in 2003.
When the production version will be out, the Kubang will be motivated by a new generation of power units that will be developed at Modena and produced in Maranello by Ferrari. These engines will be mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Source: Maserati via Autocar
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Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack
The Italian carmaker Maserati announced a few days ago that they will offer a Sport Pack for the sexy GranTurismo S Automatic model that promises to improve the overall performances of the vehicle without having to compromise the convenience of its transmission. This new Sport Pack consists of a very fast MC Auto Shift software that reduces the shift time of the gearbox, along with a revised exhaust system that manages to keep the bypass valves fully open when the vehicle is in sport mode.
Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack
Aside from these goodies, the car also comes with a black grille, body-colored side skirts and front winglets, smoked headlights, black mesh front side grilles, oval exhaust pipes and an integrated rear boot lid spoiler. Maserati also throws in dual-cast disc brakes and a set of Grigio Mercury Neptun alloys.
Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack
As a reminder, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic comes with a powerful V8 4.7-liter engine that develops 440 hp (323 kW) @ 7000 rpm and reaches a peak torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm, which is enough for a sprint time from 0 to 62 mph in only 5 seconds while the top speed is rated at 183 mph.
In UK, the price for the model fitted with the Sport Pack starts from 92,480 pounds and if we have a look at the price tag of the standard model, we realize that this additional package costs 3,840 pounds.
Source: Maserati via ZerCustoms
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Maserati Gran Turismo S Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany
The German tuners from Anderson Germany have decided to take the beautiful Maserati GranTurismo S and wrap it around in a silky matte black skin that has several shining highlights as well as tinted head- and taillamps. Dubbed the Superior Black Edition, this sports coupe features a brand new carbon fiber bodykit that includes a new hood, revised side mirrors, an updated tailgate as well as new roof ledges, side air inlets and both new front and rear aprons.
Maserati Gran Turismo S Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany
It wouldn’t be a proper tuning program if it didn’t include some changes under the bonnet where the V8 4.7-liter engine of the GranTurismo S has been modified in order to output 485 hp (492 PS / 362 kW), up from the standard 434 hp (440 PS / 324 kW). The car now rides on 21-inch black-painted rims that have been covered by the 265 tires for the front wheels and 295 rubber for the ones in the back. It also comes with a stainless steel exhaust system and a suspension lowering kit.
Maserati Gran Turismo S Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany
As far as the inside cabin is concerned, you’ll find a carbon theme combined with the black-carbon leather and black Alcantara, along with red stitching and seams.
Source: Anderson Germany via WCF
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2011 Maserati GT-based DMC Sovrano Launched
2011 Maserati GT-based DMC Sovrano
One of my favorite cars at the moment is the Maserati GT and the German tuner DMC has decided that there is room for improvement. They were right as this DMC Sovrano is more powerful and it looks better.
2011 Maserati GT-based DMC Sovrano
Let’s start with the hardware modifications and we have to tell you that they’ve fitted the car with a supercharger that increases the output of the V8 4.7-liter engine to 582 hp (590 PS / 434 kW) and 348 lb.-ft (472 Nm) of torque, which is 148 hp (150 PS / 110 kW) and 60 lb.-ft (82 Nm) more in comparison to the standard model. Aside from this, they also remapped the ECU.
2011 Maserati GT-based DMC Sovrano
As you can see, the car is wearing a new carbon fiber aerodynamic kit that includes a new design of the front bumper that incorporates a spoiler lip, along with a new lightweight hood that sports air inlets and outlets. It also has wide-body side skirts, a new diffuser in the back and a boot-lid spoiler. The suspension of the Maserati GT has been lowered by 30 mm and the car now features 20-inch wheels in the front and 21-inch in the back.
2011 Maserati GT-based DMC Sovrano
As far as the interior cabin is concerned, the German tuner has fitted the coupe with aluminum pedals, leather upholstery with ornamental seams that have been done in checkered stitching, along with a new sport steering wheel that has been ergonomically designed.
Source: DMC via WCF
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Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design
Earlier this week, the tuning specialists over at MR Car Design revealed their latest upgrade program for the Maserati Quattroporte. This new package consists of a healthy power boost, new wheels and a new exhaust system.
Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design
They’ve managed to increase the total output figure to 430 hp, up from the standard 400 hp by remapping the ECU. That annoying top speed limiter that you’ll find in the standard version has been removed.
Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design
The car also got a custom-made dynamic pressure-optimized stainless steel exhaust system that sports four 76mm tailpipes. The Quattroporte now rides on 9×22-inch Vossen wheels, wrapped around in 245/30R22 rubber for the front wheels and 295/25R22 for the ones in the back. By installing H&R springs, MR Car Design lowered the car by 20-30mm.
Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design
Source: MR Car Design via ZerCustoms
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte S
This news shouldn’t come as a surprise to most of us as we all know that just about every manufacturer in the world is working on new models to satisfy the thirst of the customers, especially if we look at the Chinese market. Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has decided that Maserati needs some new toys in its lineup and in the next couple of years we should see two new 4-door premium models: a new version of the Quattroporte and a 5-Series-sized derivative.
Pininfarina will design both models along with Fiat Auto Centro Stile. We should expect to see brand new engines, like a MultiAir turbocharged version of the V6 Pentastar, delivering 400 hp, along with a V6 turbodiesel that produces 300 hp courtesy of the latest generation of Fiat’s JTD II high-pressure diesel injection and management. We don’t know if the latter will be heading to the United States.
Most likely, both these new sedans will benefit from the all-wheel drive system of the Ferrari FF and will also feature an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission that promises great fuel efficiency.
The new version of the Quattroporte should arrive towards the end of next year while the other sedan will debut in 2013. One year later, we should see an SUV from Maserati, based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
All these additions are going to be made in order to grab as many customers as possible from the expanding Chinese market so we should give them a big thanks!
Source: Car And Driver
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Maserati GT Garbin Concept
Designed by Jaime Cervantes, Andrea Coccia and Chetan Rajput, this Maserati GT Garbin is a design study that envisions a 2020 Gran Turismo model. It was the project thesis for these designers that graduated from the Politecnico di Milano and it was developed during the Master in Transportation and Automobile Design and was sponsored by the Fiat Group.
Maserati GT Garbin Concept
The designers got their inspiration from the 1967-1973 Maserati Ghibli, despite the fact that they didn’t want to create a retro design. It was named after a south-westerly Italian summer wind, also known as the “Garbino” or “Libeccio”.
Maserati GT Garbin Concept
In the front we notice the traditional Maserati grille, mixed up with a couple of design cues borrowed from the fascinating Citroen GT Concept. It features generous doors that slide forwards and luminescent materials along with backlighting areas that give a special look to the general design of the concept. They used the same recipe for the interior cabin, which is dominated by the areas that connect the Garbin’s door panels to the dashboard.
Maserati GT Garbin Concept
Source: CarBodyDesign
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Montante Maserati 8CTF Bike
Yet another bike revealed under the name of a car manufacturer is this Montante Maserati 8CTF. This special edition bike has been developed by the Italian automaker in partnership with specialist Montante Cicli. Dubbed the 8CTF, it celebrates the 70th anniversary of Wilbur Shaw’s victory in the iconic 500 miles of Indianapolis which he managed to accomplish driving a Maserati 8CTF.
Montante Maserati 8CTF Bike
They are going to make only 200 units of this bike and each one of will wear a unique number. Each bike is going to be produced according to the measurements of the owner. It is a single speed bicycle that features silver Trident hubs, inspired by the automaker’s supercharged 3-liter engine, along with a special logo that resembles to the one that identifies the car’s chassis.
Montante Maserati 8CTF Bike
The Montante Maserati 8CTF costs 3,600 Euros, without shipping.
Montante Maserati 8CTF Bike
Source: Maserati via ZerCustoms
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Maserati GranTurismo MC, Heading To The U.S.
The U.S.-spec version of Maserati’s gorgeous GranTurismo MC Stradale model has been announced by the Italian manufacturer. Wearing the “GranTurismo MC” designation, probably the most important change over the European version is the addition of two full-sized rear seats, along with a fully automatic gearbox.
The car is powered by the same engine as the Stradale, which is a V8 4.7-liter that produces 444 hp (450 PS / 330 kW) and a peak torque of 376 lb.-ft (510 Nm). However, the car’s performances are not the same due to the added weight. In other words, the North American version has a sprint time to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds slower than its European sibling. Top speed is also down, from 300 km/h to 298 km/h.
Source: Maserati via WCF
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Novitec Maserati GranCabrio
One of the most beautiful cars ever launched by the Italian automaker Maserati is without any doubt the GranCabrio. The standard drop-top variant of the GT packs a V8 4.7-liter engine that produces 440 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 362 lb.-ft (490 Nm) of torque @ 4,750 rpm.
Novitec Maserati GranCabrio
The engineers over at Novitec felt that there is still room for improvement and they’ve installed a brand new supercharger, a water-cooled intercooler, along with a remapped ECU. The result? 590 hp @ 7,300 rpm and 421 lb.-ft (572 Nm), enough for a 0-60 mph sprint time in only 4.5 seconds.
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SR Project 2011 Maserati GranTurismo Draken
The guys over at SR Project have teamed up with Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver in order to develop this exquisite GranCabrio for the 2011 edition of the Vancouver International Auto Show. Dubbed “Draken”, it comes with an improved suspension, a brand new set of rims and a couple of exterior updates.
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition
The Italian automaker Maserati is working on expanding its lineup of models and according to various sources, it will launch three new models in the next three years. The first one that will arrive is the successor of the beautiful Quattroporte, which we will probably see at this year’s edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Basically, it will be a GranTurismo sedan and will come with a V8 4.7-liter engine that will develop around 400 hp, or a little bit more. According to Inside Line, the model will move up the market, but previous reports said exactly the opposite, stating that the successor of the Quattroporte will move down the market in order to compete with the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series and the Audi A8.
In 2013, Maserati will launch a crossover based on the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. We can’t tell you much about it, but most likely it will have a bespoke interior and unique styling. In addition, we can tell you that it will get Ferrari-sourced engines; at least that is what Fiat’s CEO said.
In 2015, the car manufacturer will launch an entry-level sedan that will cost about $78,000. This baby Quattroporte will benefit from a V8 engine and will tackle the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes E-Class. They will also launch a high performance version of this model, which will cost about $96,000, a car that will rival the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG and the Audi S6/RS6.
Source: Inside Line via WCF
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Maserati GranCabrio Sport
This week at the 81st edition of the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian automaker Maserati unveiled the GranCabrio Sport. It packs a powerful V8 4.7-liter engine that outputs 444 hp (450 PS / 331 kW) and 376 lb.-ft (510 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed ZF transmission with the MC Auto Shift software borrowed from the Quattroporte Sport GT model.
Maserati GranCabrio Sport
In order to provide a sportier ride, the Italian engineers fitted the car with a tuned Skyhook active-suspension system and bigger brakes with grooved and drilled dual-cast discs.
Maserati GranCabrio Sport
The new model can hit a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h) and is available with a new color – “Rosso Trionfale” (triumphant red). Design-wise, it comes with a new black grille, front corner splitters, new side skirts as well as black bordered headlights.
Maserati GranCabrio Sport
Sales of the Maserati GranCabrio Sport will commence later on this summer.
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