Showing posts with label Maserati. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maserati. Show all posts

Monday

Ferrari Filmed Testing What Sounds Like a Turbocharged California


A prototype of the Ferrari California hardtop roadster has been captured on film testing at the automaker's private circuit in Italy.

What makes this video of particular importance is not the lightly camouflaged car itself, but the sounds produced from its front-mounted engine, as it appears to be sporting a turbocharged powerplant.

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CDC Performance Redoes the Maserati Quattroporte from Top to Bottom


The German tuners at CDC International have launched a new sub brand called CDC Performance, the first product of which is based on the Maserati Quattroporte with a comprehensive styling and performance package.

Even though CDC Performance makes no mention of it in its press release, as pointed out by the team over at GT Spirit, the exterior body kit is likely sourced from Japanese tuning firm Wald International (see photos below).

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Fiat Prices New Limited Run Abarth 695 Maserati Edition from £32,000 in the UK


The joy of owning one of the few examples of Fiat's Abarth 695 Maserati Edition that will make it to Britain out of a total worldwide production of 499 cars will cost buyers £32,000 (equal to €39,600 or US$50,500).

The Abarth 695 Maserati Edition is based on the convertible model of the Abarth 500 Series and follows the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari project of three years ago.

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Friday

Stunning 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Promo Video

Yesterday, we showed you a video of the 440 Hp “GranTurismo S” from Maserati’s Geneva Show booth including a description of the vehicle from the Italian carmaker’s CEO, Roberto Ronchi. However, that was just an appetizer. Now it’s time for the main course. Just follow the jump to see (and hear…) Maserati’s awe-inspiring “GranTurismo S” promo video; it’s definitely worth your time. -Continued

Thursday

Geneva Video: Maserati GranTurismo S 440Hp

The new GranTurismo S is an even sportier version of Maserati’s coupe featuring a more powerful 440 HP V8 4.7 engine matted to a new dual-clutch semi-auto transmission. The GranTurismo S accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 sec and achieves a maximum speed of 295 Km/h or 184 mph, the highest ever reached by a production Maserati. Apart from the still shots from Maserati’s Geneva stand, the video also includes the Italian carmaker’s CEO Roberto Ronchi, presenting the GranTurismo S in detail. -Video right after the jump

Tuesday

Geneva Preview: Maserati GranTurismo S 440HP

The rumors we told you about the Maserati GranTurismo S yesterday (see here) turned out to be true as the Italian carmaker came out with an official announcement this morning. The GranTurismo S that will be unveiled in Geneva next month features a 440 HP 4.7-liter V8 engine (standard GranTurismo: 404 HP 4.2-liter V8) combined with a new dual-clucth, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout.

Other mechanical changes include the new Brembo high-performance braking system first seen in the Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology – a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake callipers.

On the exterior the GranTurismo S features discrete aesthetic modifications like the new alloy design, more deeply sculpted sills and a new pair of exhaust tips. The interior is upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara while the “S’” also gets new figure-hugging front and rear seats. –One more pic after the jump

Monday

Maserati to Unveil More Powerful “GranTurismo S” in Geneva?

A number of Italian car magazines have been circulating a series of pictures featuring a sportier and more powerful version of the Maserati GranTurismo that will allegedly be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Rumours have it that the Maserati GranTurismo S will be equipped with a supped up version of the standard 405 HP 4.2-liter V8 engine enlarged to 4.7-liters and generating about 440 HP. Furthermore, it is said that the “S” version will also feature other performance upgrades including new suspension set up, more powerful braking system and an aero kit.

Via: Eurocarblog