Archive for the 'Maserati' Category

Two Maserati MC12s up on the Podium

Maserati MC12Two Maserati MC12s made it up to the podium today here in Bucharest, where the second race of the City Challenge was run along the 3,071-meter track in the city streets of the Romanian capital, around the magnificent Parliament building. After an excellent Race 1 result, run the previous evening, Andrea Bertolini and Michael Bartels repeated yesterday’s third place, despite the 105-kg ballast on board. The two Vitaphone Racing Team driving aces ran a steady, consistent race. Read more »

Autumn Italian Car Day – Sunday 14th September 2008

Autumn Italian Car Day – Sunday 14th September 2008The annual Autumn Italian Car Day at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, takes place on Sunday 14th September and promises a strong Lamborghini element. The Lamborghini Club UK (LCUK) is holding its ‘Car of the Year Awards’ at the event and LCUK expects a large number of Lambos to attend, both classic and modern. Read more »

Maserati Quattroporte S and Granturismo S make their driving debut at Goodwood festival of speed

Maserati GranTurismo SA stellar array of supercars kicked off the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday with manufacturers showcasing the very latest - and fastest - performance icons. Maserati lovers and fellow spectators were treated to the first UK glimpses of the trident marque’s two latest additions: the Quattroporte S and the GranTurismo S. Read more »

Maserati at salon prive ladies day

Maserati ladies dayMaserati GB hosted a very special day for their lady clients last week at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham.

Maserati lady clients were joined by supermodel and Maserati ambassador Jodie Kidd and TV presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson (the first woman to ever win a race in a Maserati) as they attended Salon Privé Ladies’ Day at the Hurlingham Club. Read more »

Maserati Quattroporte: Another Masterpiece

MASERATI QUATTROPORTEMaserati Quattroporte, the model which established the category of “Luxury Sports Saloons”, can be considered something of a Maserati masterpiece. After five years of success, with more than 15,000 cars delivered and 46 international awards, the Quattroporte is now being presented with a new look and new technical solutions. Read more »

CELEBRITY CHEF JAMES MARTIN IN HIS MASERATI A6GCS AT THE 2008 MILLE MIGLIA

55297-b-mas1-128x96 CELEBRITY CHEF JAMES MARTIN IN HIS MASERATI A6GCS AT THE 2008 MILLE MIGLIACelebrity chef and car aficionado James Martin has entered his latest addition to his car collection, a stunning Maserati A6GCS, in this year’s Mille Miglia race.

James, who acquired and painstakingly restored his 1948 A6GCS (one of only 15 ever built) just a few months ago, headed off to Italy on Sunday in a new Maserati GranTurismo. He was accompanied by a TV crew who will be filming him and his co-driver Sarah Bennett-Baggs, herself a racing driver and team manager, for a one-off documentary which will be aired later this year. Read more »

Maserati Gran Turismo S

maserati-gran-turismo-s-01-128x96 Maserati Gran Turismo SA year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.

Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 hp V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis. Read more »

Edo MC12 Corsa

edo-mc12-corsa-01-128x96 Edo MC12 CorsaDuring last year’s FIA GT championship Maserati drove their competitors into the ground with the MC12 GT1 (which already spawned the MC12). On the occasion of the overall victory, Maserati introduced the limited edition (12 units) MC12 Corsa.

The Über-Maserati weighs nearly 400 kg (880 lbs) less than the base MC12 (1,150 instead of 1,531 kg [2530 lbs instead of 3368 lbs]). This corresponds to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.5 kg / hp (3.36 lb / hp). With 755 hp and 740 Nm (546 ft-lb) of torque, the Corsa will run circles around the regular MC12 (632 hp).

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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

maserati-quattroporte-sport-gt-s-01-128x96 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT SThe new Quattroporte Sport GT S will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow for its worldwide preview. The Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s saloon sportiness.

Exclusively for those looking for an even stronger sporting edge in a luxury saloon, the Quattroporte Sport GT S, equipped with an automatic 6-speed gearbox, stands out for its exceptional dynamic behaviour and uncompromised handling.

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Novitec Quattroporte

novitec-quattroporte-01-128x96 Novitec QuattroporteHigher performance through new adjusted engine electronic with modified group of curves as well as higher cutoff speed to 7800 rpm. Power-optimized exhaust system in stainless steel with 2×83mm outlets left and right.

Stainless steel coil over suspension Sport (dual adjustment) including dual adjustable stainless steel shock absorbers with separated expansion reservoir at damper housing, compression and rebound adjustable in front and rear as well ad CAN-control unit.

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Zagato Maserati GS

Zagato Maserati GSOne year after the presentation of the Ferrari 575GTZ, Zagato returns to Villa d’Este with a world preview for fans of Italian sports sedans: the Maserati GS Zagato.

In the most classic traditions of exclusive collections that inspired the creativity of car designers in the ’50s and ’60s, Paolo Boffi, well-known entrepreneur in the furnishing and luxury design sector, has commissioned from Zagato a customised look for his Maserati GS Spyder.
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Edo MC12 XX

edo-mx12-xx-01-128x96 Edo MC12 XXThe Edo Maserati MC 12R just got better. Where the MC 12R had a modest 70hp power increase, the MC 12XX is aiming for Ferrari FXX power levels, totalling the horsepowers under the hood at 800. Edo was never very happy with the Maserati MC 12, even comparing the sound of the car to a Nissan Primera, and has undoubtedly outdone himself this time around.

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Maserati Gran Turismo

maserati-gran-turismo-01-128x96 Maserati Gran Turismo The new Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, makes its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motorshow. The Maserati GranTurismo is a muscular and sporty car, that can be enjoyed every day and a the same time is engaging for the driver. Its excellent handling and sportiveness makes it a point of reference in its category. The Maserati GranTurismo is built with particular attention to comfort, choice of materials and details and with enough room for four people, as only Maserati can do.

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