2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale

The Italian automaker announced the 2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale, that it will debut the lightest and most powerful variation of the GranTurismo, at this year's 2010 Paris Motor Show. Maserati said the car will boast "razor-sharp handling and will break the 300km/h [187mph] barrier", adding that the reworked body also produces more aerodynamic down force without producing more aerodynamic drag.

2012 Maserati Sport Cars Gran Turismo MC Stradale looks sporty, the bumper and grille has been redesigned. The car also has a large diffuser to improve performance. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport models, the two-seater 2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale that will debut at the Paris Auto Show. GranTurismo MC Stradale high-performance model and will be on sale next spring, with £ 105,000 prize.

2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale

2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale is in the GranTurismo S. The basis is seen in power, it features a 4.7L V8 engine, maximum power of 336kw. Corresponds to a 6-speed manual transmission with mechanical top speed to 300 km / h, the 0-100km / h acceleration of about 4.5 seconds.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale responds to demands for a GranTurismo which can balance on-road driving needs with race-driving desires, incorporating the handling and aerodynamic lessons from Maserati's three racing programs.

2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale

No other details were given on the car but the official photos show a raft of styling upgrades including the new front end with a lower spoiler and additional air ducts, chunkier side skirts, possibly larger front fenders with new air vents, a boot lid spoiler and a new rear bumper with a diffuser and twin central exhaust pipes plus unique alloy wheels.

GranTurismo MC Stradale

Up until now, buyers of the Maserati GranTurismo have been able to choose from either the standard model, with its 399 bhp (297 kW / 405 PS) 4.2 litre engine, or the ‘S’ version that gets a larger 4.7 litre V8 and 434 bhp (323 kW / 440 PS).



Neither is exactly slow - even the less powerful option delivers a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h) - and the GranTurismo is arguably one of the most handsome cars on sale today. But, as the name implies, both variants remain more luxury coupe than hardcore performance car.



However, the latest addition to the range is designed to shift the character of the GranTurismo firmly towards the sports end of the spectrum. Named the MC Stradale, and taking inspiration from the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and GT4 race cars, it will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful new Maserati available when deliveries begin early next year.

Like the ‘S’, it features a 4.7 litre engine, but output goes up to 443 bhp (331 kW / 450 PS). Maserati says that will be sufficient for the MC Stradale to top 186 mph (300 km/h), although it has yet to publish any acceleration figures.



Revised bodywork increases aerodynamic down force, while tweaks to the chassis are claimed to offer ‘razor sharp’ handling without affecting the ride quality - a conflict that’s often difficult to resolve. Anyone hoping to take the family along will be disappointed, though. As part of the weight-saving measures, the GranTurismo MC Stradale loses its rear seats.



Pricing has yet to be confirmed but, with the GranTurismo S starting at £90,455 in the UK, the MC Stradale should easily end up being north of £100,000.

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

The Maserati GranCabrio will make its debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The Maserati GranCabrio is a four-seat convertible that promises to offer enough space for all its occupants, completes Maserati’s product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio.

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

The open-top Maserati GranCabrio is pure Maserati. It is a Maserati in the truest sense, with an unmistakable Pininfarina design, spacious interior, handcrafted details, driving pleasure and high performances. The Maserati GranCabrio touches all five senses in an open-air experience that retains all the typical comfort and performance brio. Like all Maserati's open-top models, the Maserati GranCabrio is a special car intended for true connoisseurs.

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

The Maserati GranCabrio continues in the footsteps of the Maserati tradition in open-top models, and adds to a line-up of models that has made the history of the Modena manufacturer, such as the 1950 A6G Frua Spyder, the 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1960), the Mistral Spyder (1964), the Ghibli Spyder (1968) and the 2001 Maserati Spyder, the car Maserati chose for his comeback to the United States.

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

True to its tradition, the Maserati GranCabrio yet opens a new chapter, because never before have four-seater top-down models been produced at the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory in Modena. There are four proper seats are provided, so that the rear passengers are not merely supporting actors, but co-stars of the journey.

2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sports Car

The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine paired with the fluid 6-speed automatic transmission. In Sport mode, the V8 gives the driver and passengers the full power of its 323kW, with a thrilling roar that becomes even more exciting with the top down, as it becomes one with its surroundings.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept

The Maserati Tramontane Concept is a luxury electric supercar with a futuristic design characterized by flowing elements that form different layers and interconnect the exterior and the interior. The author is Czech design student Ondrej Jirec.

The Maserati Tramontane is a lightweight electric luxury supercar with an original design focused on the reduction of the total number of body parts and the simplification of the production process by combining exterior and interior elements.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept 

Aside from the slippery, aerodynamic overall shape, the most eye-catching aspect of the concept's design is the number of components and body panels which flow from the interior to the exterior. These body parts have different functions, color, material and characteristics which are designed to add different dimensions and effect the overall feel of the vehicle.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept 

It was created by Czech student Ondrej Jirec for his Alias class at the Art Center College of Design. Among the distinctive features of the Maserati Tramontane's design are the components and body panels which flow from the interior to the exterior. These parts have different function, color, material and characteristics and create layers that add different "dimensions" and define an original design language.

The first layer is the main glass exterior surface that essentially envelops the entire car. It is supported by a black frame which attaches to the chassis.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept 

The second layer is composed of the headlamps and the dashboard. This single piece carries the LED headlights and flows smoothly back into the interior where it protects the speakers and interior air vents.

The third layer of the Tramontane creates the lower sections of the seats and, as it reaches the exterior, also carries the taillights. This particular part possesses very high resistance to impact. In case of side impact the seat and chassis work together to protect the occupants. But in the event of a rear collision, this part contains a crumple zone that will collapse, so the seats remain protected.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept 

The fourth layer, placed in the front, serves as a housing for the electric motor and also as a dashboard. This element is attached to the chassis and hides the motor, frame, and all the electronics.

Having its length at 4,250mm, Tramontane is just 50mm shorter in length to Lamborghini Gallardo. Its height is 1,170mm which is almost the same as that of Gallardo’s. Its front wheels are driven by an electric motor, whereas the rear ones have an electric motor for each.

Maserati Electric Supercar Tramontane Concept 

The most striking facet of its design is the number of components and body panels that smoothly move from interior to the exterior. Its parts have different functions, color, material and characteristics that aid more to the overall feel of the vehicle.

The proposed drivetrain for the concept is an all-electric setup. The front wheels are driven by one electric motor, while the rear wheels each get their own motor.

Company Maserati has presented cabriolet GranTurismo

Company Maserati has officially presented the open version of compartment GranTurismo which has received name GranCabrio and is equipped by a soft developing roof. The world premiere of the car will take place in the beginning of September on automobile show in Frankfurt.

For increase in rigidity the body of open updating has been strengthened, because of what the weight of a cabriolet has increased from 1880 kgs (at version GranTurismo S) to approximately two tons. In connection with these dynamic characteristics of a cabriolet will be little bit worse, than at coupe. Official data to 100 km/h and yet are not informed the maximum speed on time of dispersal of the car, however it is supposed, that to 96 km/h the novelty can be accelerated for 5,5 seconds, and the maximum speed will make about 290 km/h (on 5 km/h less, than at GranTurismo).

In motor compartment Maserati GranCabrio the eight-cylinder 4,7-litre engine "is hidden" by power of 440HP To be aggregated the motor begins with the six-high-speed robotised transmission MC-Shift, capable to switch transfer for 100 milliseconds.

Sales of open version GranTurismo will begin in the European car market in March, 2010. Cabriolet cost, according to sources Autocar in company Maserati, will be approximately for 15 percent above, than at a compartment, the prices on which in Europe begin from 121 thousand 260 euros.

Tata Motors it's full determination to get well-known studio Pininfarina

Family Pininfarina owning well-known design company Pininfarina SpA, has employed Italian Banca Leonardo for sale of a control package of the firm, has informed a source in the company. As informs Reuters, sale of a package of the developer of design for various models Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Cadillac, Jaguar, Volvo, Alfa Romeo and Lancia is a transaction part on settlement of debts Pininfarina before banks.

Company Pincar which supervises family actives, at the same time, a family completely does not leave completely with Pininfarina SpA, and reserves the right to itself the full participant of board of directors. As the future investors are called French financier Vincent Bollore and Indian Tata Motors Ltd. In a consortium with Fiat SpA.

The studio of autodesign Pininfarina is created in the thirtieth years of last century and is since then family business. In the company work about 3 thousand persons. The company has started to experience financial difficulties still couple of years back. So, in April, 2008 Pininfarina has officially informed on the intention to sell 25% of actives. The Italian company planned to direct a part of this money to firm Bollore for payment of creation of an electromobile.

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Maserati Bellagio Fastback Touring Goes into Production

Not too long ago at the 2008 Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este the recently revived Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera showed up with two concept cars, one sports berlinetta called A8GCS Berlinetta Touring and a homage to the shooting brake of old the Bellagio Fastback Touring.

The coachbuilding company Superleggera has decided to take the fastback into production, limited production actually since they will only build 25 of them. If you want your Maserati Quattroporte to have additional storage for your golf bags, skis or shotguns then head on over to Milan.

Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera hasn't exactly announced pricing but they claim that if you bring your Quattroporte to Milan, the coachbuilding should not push the bill over a super car price tag. Autoblog.nl claims that 200,000 euro excluding taxes will suffice.

Except for the new rear end, the Quattroporte donor car stays the same unless the owner wants a new interior. Everything is possible if your heart so desires, but at a price of course. Power still comes from the 295 kW / 400 hp 4.2 liter V8 engine. The added cargo space, now max 1,500 liters, only ads 50 kg to the total weight of the car and is capable of a 0-100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds.

Maserati MC12 by Edo Competition

Following on from Edo Competition's Enzo Ferrari we reported on yesterday, we can now bring you the Maserati MC12. The famed supercar tuner has tackled the MC12 on numerous occasions in the past including the 755hp MC12 Corsa, 800hp MC12 XX and the 700hp MC12 R therefore it comes as no shock to see yet another version which it being labelled as just a plain old MC12 this time.

The factory MC12 is based on the same chassis as the Ferrari Enzo but due to the extra weight the Maserati version is carrying, performance figures come in slightly lower than the prancing horse version. Edo looks to change this in their version by reducing the MC12's dry weight by 100kg whilst boosting the engine output up to 700hp bringing the performance figures up to the same level as the Edo Enzo with a 0-100km/h time of 3.5seconds and a top speed of 370km/h.

The FXX once again provides the inspiration for the MC12, but whereas the Edo where clever enough to leave the Enzo styling alone, the MC12 does benefit from a few exterior modifcations including a new livery and headlight covers.

Full Specifications

Engine

• Engine V12
• Power est. 700 hp (514 kW) at 8200 rpm
• Max. torque est. 715 Nm (527 ft-lb) at 5800 rpm

Performance

• Top speed > 370 km/h (230 mph)
• 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) est. 3.5s
• 0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) est. 9.5s
• 0 – 300 km/h (0 – 186 mph) est. 22.0s

Features

• Power increase of 70 horsepower thanks to new exhaust headers like on the Ferrari FXX, highflow catalytic converter, performance muffler, modified intake system, new carbon fiber airbox like on the Maserati MC12 Corsa, high-flow air filters and ECU recalibration
• Stainless steel muffler with adjustable remote-controlled butterfly-valve, new exhaust tips
• Exhaust sound level adjustable at the push of a button
• High-performance ceramic composite brake system with 396 mm (15.6 in.) front rotors and 360 mm (14.2in.) rear rotors, special brake pads front and rear
• Wheels can be custom-painted on request
• Tire pressure monitoring system displaying air pressure and tire temperature for each wheel
• Makrolon headlight covers
• Appearance modifications, for example different exterior color
• Sport suspension for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping like on the FIA GT MC12. Nose lift functionality is retained.
• Air intakes in carbon fiber
• Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lb)!!
• Special lightweight wheels with Michelin tires: front: 10 x 19 with 265/35 ZR 19 and rear: 13 x 20 with 335/30 ZR 20
• New high-performance clutch. Extremely lightweight. Two different friction compounds selectable (strada/pista)
• New rear wing, adjustable
• New transmission control unit. Same shift times as on the Maserati MC12 Corsa

Maserati MC12 Corsa by Edo Competition

During 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 880 lbs less than the base MC12 (2530 lbs instead of 3368 lbs). This corresponds to a power-to-weight ratio of 3.36 lb / bhp. With 755 bhp and 546 lb-ft of torque, the Corsa will run circles around the regular MC12 (632 bhp).

Edo competition does not shy away from extreme sports cars such as this one; instead it gives them finishing touches. Consequently a special suspension system developed by Edo competition and manufactured by KW was fitted. The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system, with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings, having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing technology for the road! Additionally the nose lift function available on the regular MC12 is carried over to avoid front and underbody damage.

Engine-wise, Edo competition leaves the 755 bhp–strong MC12 Corsa untouched. However, the 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a newly developed Edo competition high-flow exhaust system – and it does so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps! The sports exhaust system with electronically controlled butterfly valves provides visual cues to the MC12 Corsa’s power thanks to dual exhaust tips, each with a diameter of 4 in. Edo competition put a strong emphasis on quality during its construction. The muffler and exhaust tips are made from durable V2A stainless steel. And, not to be overlooked: a remote control to adjust the sound intensity has been installed.

For better cold braking properties during road use, Edo competition employed a ceramic composite high-performance brake system with 396 mm (15.6 in) rotors in the front and 360 mm (14.2 in) rotors in the rear along with special brake pads at both ends.

Edo competition had newly developed forged wheels (in black) custom made for the edo MC12 Corsa. On the front axle they’re of size 10 J x 19 and on the rear axle of size 13 J x 20. The wheels employed by Edo competition are shod with 265/35 ZR19 (front) and 335/30 ZR20 (rear) tires.

An official approval for road service is in preparation so that this unique Edo MC12 can also be admired outside of the race track.

Maserati MC12 XX by Edo Competition

The Maserati MC 12XX by Edo Competition features a 6.3-liter V12 engine with 800 bhp, same as the Ferrari FXX.

Modifications:

• power increase 170 bhp – contains new steel cylinder and piston, bored to 6.3 liters (same as Ferrari FXX ), new camshafts, new titan valve springs, new titan connecting rods, new oil cooling piston pipes, new exhaust manifolds, sport catalytic stainless, sport catalytic converter, sport air filter, air-ram system, fuel cooling system, new clutch, all bearings new, new oil pump, new gaskets, and dyno running with all work
• sport catalytic converter stainless with two level switch controlled sound system, new tail pipes in carbon
• volume of the exhaust per button push adjustable
• ceramic sport break system with 396 mm brake disc front and 360 mm brake disc rear, special brake pads in front and rear
• wheels can be painted in different designs
• tire-air-pressure control system shows pressure and temperature per wheel
• headlamp-cover hand made form makrolon
• design modification outside for example complete different color
• independently adjustable dumping technology – rebound and compression dumping like FIA – GT MC12
• air-in-take from carbon
• 220 lbs reduced weight
• new racing wheels front 10 x 19 with 265/35 ZR19 Michelin, rear 13 x 20 with 335/30 ZR20 Michelin

Buying this kit includes 1 day testing with instructor, mechanics, data-recording, transport and hospitality on a race track.

Maserati Edo Competition MC12

Edo Competition, which specializes in high-performance Porsches (not to mention Ferraris and Lamborghinis), has created a super-fast edition of the Maserati MC12 for a wealthy Russian enthusiast.

Owner Edo Karabegovic managed to squeeze 700 horsepower out of the 12-cylinder engine, after modifying the valvetrain, induction and exhaust systems and the engine electronics. The gearbox also has been beefed up to handle the additional torque. Testing at Hockenheim produced track speeds in excess of 230 mph.

Edo fitted bigger brakes with ceramic discs, as well as a fully adjustable suspension, and replaced the stock Pirellis with Bridgestones. The tuning house also applied faired-in headlamps and an attention-getting paint scheme.

Engine
Type:	V12
Displacement cu in (cc):	366 (5998)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	700(514) / 8200
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	533(715) / 5800
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:	n.a.
Driveline:	Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in:	202.5 × 82.5 × n.a.
Weight lb (kg):	n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:	3.5
Top Speed mph (km/h):	> 230 (> 370)
	n.a.

Maserati Quattroporte by Novitec Tridente

Maserati, under the administration of the Fiat Group, achieves with the Quattroporte the succes of early times. Novitec has for a long time already been the embodiment of customized products for Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia, as well as Novitec Rosso enjoys a very good reputation for the individualization of the current Ferrari models. Novitec Tridente is the new line for Maserati.

Novitec Tridente begins with a program for the Quattroporte with the intention to impress. Thanks to the newly adjusted engine electronics and the stainless steel exhaust system, the performance of the V8 aggregate increases to 304kw / 413hp (from 294kw / 400hp). Two 83mm end pipes at both sides give the Quattroporte rear end a fad of aggresiveness, with the sound of the exhaust system underlining this imposingly.

The multipart forged 20 inch rims with Pirelli Pzero Rosso tyres guarantee the best possible contact with the road. The dual adjustable suspension enhances the driving pleasure through its competent driving dynamics, which also allows higher velocity on the curves.

Technical Data

• performance KW/PS: 304 kW / 413 hp at 7.100 U/min
• torque: 468 Nm at 4.650 U/min
• engine: power upgrade through modified engine control units as well as stainless steel exhaust system with 2 x 83mm outlets left + right

Sport Suspension

• NOVITEC KW coil over suspension (dual adjustment)

Wheels

• complete set wheels and tyres NM1 forged
• front 9.0 x 20 inch with 245/35R20 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso
• rear 10.5 x 20 inch with 285/30R20 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso