No segmento de carros superesportivos apenas três marcas competem no Brasil. No topo fica a glamourosa Ferrari, na “base” a respeitada Porsche e, entre as duas, está a Maserati. Nenhuma das três marcas brigam diretamente, por conta dos preços distintos — mas lutam pela preferência do público mais abastado do país.
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Italian is a wonderful language, with rich, mellifluous syllables that roll around the tongue like vintage wine, making the mundane sound magical, the descriptive delightful. Maserati Quattroporte sounds like someone spent a lot of time finding a cool name for a hugely charismatic luxury sedan. Actually, they named it for what it is: a [...]
After the world premiere at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, the 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S arrives to the American market during the 2008 New York Auto Show. The new GranTurismo S features a 440 HP V8 4.7 engine, with a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC Shift, Transaxle layout and brakes made with dual-cast technology.The GranTurismo S has an acceleration from 0 to 100 Km/h at 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 295 Km/h, the highest ever reached by a production Maserati. The compact and lightweight 4.7 liter V8 engine develops maximum power output of 440 HP at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm, and ensures high specific power output and more torque at lower speeds as well, without affecting the capacity to up the rev
2007 is a very interesting year for Maserati, because Maserati made profit for the first time in the last 17 years. For the 2008 we can safely say that will be even more interesting because of the new model GranTurismo.
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This car oozes. What does it ooze? It oozes sex appeal. It oozes sensuality that only the Italians could derive from a vehicle and it does it with an incredible amount of intimidating presence. We’ll stop with the ‘oozes’ now.
The Maserati GranTurismo S uses a 440hp 4.7 liter engine originally developed [...]
Maserati has officially revealed its performance-oriented GranTurismo S, following the leak of two images online. The GranTurismo debuted a year earlier at the European show, so it seems fitting this sportier variant will break cover at the same venue.The GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 in place of the regular GT's 4.2 liter unit. Output is 440 horsepower — a nice boost from the standard 405 horses.An advanced MC-Shift dual-clutch transmission will replace the ZF six-speed automatic.New high-power Brembo brakes will improve stopping distance. 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 calipersThe exterior has some subtle visual enhancements, and the interior is
It is a pity that there is apparently no loophole in UK law that would allow the new 4.2litre V8 Maserati GranTurismo — one of the world’s most handsome four-seat coupés — to be classed as a motorcycle, because if it was, it would not require a front numberplate. The alternative is plainly for Maserati vigorously to lobby MPs and get the Vehicle Aesthetics (Full Frontal, Particularly Maserati)
Maserati’s new four-seat GranTurismo sports coupe is set to stun crowds at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show at Sydney next month.
The Pininfarina-styled Maserati GranTurismo’s considerable length (4881mm) is complemented by its design, which delivers an undeniably strong visual impact as well as luxury and exclusivity, according to Maserati’s Australia and New Zealand general manager, Edward Butler.
With more than 100 Australian customers already in the queue, the GranTurismo set to be one of the most successful Maseratis ever sold here.
A high-performance sports car, the GranTurismo boasts some impressive figures.
Its 4.2-litre V8 engine produces 405bhp (around 302kW) at 7100rpm, and a maximum torque of 460Nm at 4750rpm, of which 75 per cent is already achievable at 2500rpm.
Its maximum speed is 285km/h, and it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Mr Butler said the GranTurismo was a remarkable blend of excellent handling and performance, and
Maserati GranTurismo, originally uploaded by jarapet. Do you remember the Cars movie? Well, this photo is perfect to see where a car has the eyes and where has the mouth. And this maserati fits perfectly as a bad boy.And with the position of the headlights, you can see how this car is really angry.What a great job from the trident brand
Finalmente è stato definito il prezzo della nuova Coupè Maserati, la GranTursimo: 114.340 € chiavi in mano. La produzione delle vetture inizierà il prossimo Luglio in modo che le auto saranno disponibili nei concessionari entro la fine dell’anno accontentando così i molto clienti che l’hanno già ordinata dopo averla ammirata al Salone di Ginevra. (more…)
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At the Chicago Auto Show, Maserati PR man Jeffrey Ehoodin said "We are not an exotic." In case that didn't get the message across, Maserati has put its money where its mouth is, pricing the new GranTurismo at $95,000. That slots the Maser in above the Jaguar XKR convertible and below the BMW M6 Coupe and Mercedes CL.[Source: Autoblog]Continued- ArticleMaserati discovered that people thought their cars were as expensive as DB9's and Continental GT's. That's great for the prestige stakes, but awful for the bottom line. The GranTurismo is, in fact, $18K cheaper than the cheapest Aston Martin, the V8 Vantage. Though the Maserati is short 15 hp to and .7 seconds slower to 60 than the XKR, what you get instead is a rolling sculpture designed by the man who penned the 599, usable rear seats, and the Maserati cachet that everyone else seems to think costs so much. And even though you don't see too many XKR's on the road, you're guaranteed to see even few GranTurismos -- if you're into
These are the first images of Maserati's new GT Coupe, revealed ahead of the car's official debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The stunning lines were penned by Italian design studio Pininfarina, clearly taking inspiration from Maserati's larger Quattroporte sedan. A near-perfect 49/51 weight distribution combined with an upgraded 400hp 4.2L V8 motor is sure to provide scintillating performance.Just like the Quattroporte saloon, the new coupe gets a modern take on the Buickesque three-hole side vents with a sharper more angular appearance. Muscular flared wheel arches house huge multispoke alloys featuring Masearti's trademark trident logo. The new interior, which was also designed by Pininfarina, features a leather lined dash and center console that runs the entire length of the cabin, while the conventional handbrake is replaced with a foot operated pedal next to the brake. Gears are changed by a fully-automatic transmission with pseudo-manual mode that uses paddle-sh
UPDATE: Official Pre-Press Release AddedThese are the first images of Maserati's new GT Coupe, revealed ahead of the car's official debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The stunning lines were penned by Italian design studio Pininfarina, clearly taking inspiration from Maserati's larger Quattroporte sedan. A near-perfect 49/51 weight distribution combined with an upgraded 400hp 4.2L V8 motor is sure to provide scintillating performance.Just like the Quattroporte saloon, the new coupe gets a modern take on the Buickesque three-hole side vents with a sharper more angular appearance. Muscular flared wheel arches house huge multispoke alloys featuring Masearti's trademark trident logo. The new interior, which was also designed by Pininfarina, features a leather lined dash and center console that runs the entire length of the cabin, while the conventional handbrake is replaced with a foot operated pedal next to the brake. Gears are changed by a fully-automatic transmission wit
