Maserati Quattroporte race car

This Maserati Quattroporte race car will compete in the Superstars Series 2009 championship with driver Andrea Chiesa. The Maserati Quattroporte race car wears the colors of the "Swiss Team" which announces that will also enter a second car later in the season.

The Maserati Quattroporte race car is powered by the 4.2 liter V8 engine that delivers 450 hp to the rear wheels. The engine is coupled with a sequential gearbox. The Maserati Quattroporte race car has been made lighter than the standard version and weighs only 1.430 kg.

The aerodynamics of the Maserati Quattroporte race car are almost the same as the standard car with a few minor changes. According to regulations, the car sits on Pirelli tires.

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Maserati GranTurismo S – video

Maserati has released a new video on their new GranTurismo S model. It features the car at different angles with the Manhattan skyline in the background. This is the third model in the GranTurismo lineup. This particluar car has a six-speed ZF transmission and a V8 engine that produces 433-hp. It has a top speed of 183-mph.



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Miss World 2006 Chooses Maserati Quattroporte S

We don’t don’t know exactly why Tatana Kucharova, Miss World 2006, is posing with a Maserati Quattroporte S, but then again some great things in life don’t need explanation.

But Maserati seems to attract the most beautiful women to its cars like a sale at the Prada boutique. So just sit back and enjoy two very beautiful things - Miss World and Maserati baby!

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Maserati 250F is voted the greatest racing car ever

Traffic in London’s Pall Mall came to a halt yesterday when the “world’s greatest racing car” driven by rock legend Nick Mason from Pink Floyd called into the Royal Automobile Club.

The club welcomed the car after thousands of readers from Octane, one of Britain’s top motoring magazines, had voted for the car which had been nominated by Sir Stirling Moss.

Nick Mason said: “The accolade is well deserved. To many the 250F is the archetypal Grand Prix car and, apart from being one of the most beautiful, it is one of the most progressive and forgiving of racing cars to drive. Who can forget what must be the most iconic of motor racing images – Fangio in a full power-slide at the French Grand Prix in 1957, with battle scars evident on the nose?.” He added: “It was a great idea from Octane to get readers to vote for their favourite racing car and I am delighted that the 250F beat its rivals.”

Now 79, Sir Stirling Moss is one of the best-known racers of all- time. He won 194 of the 497 races he entered, including 16 Formula One Grand Prixs. Ben Cussons, Motoring Committee Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, said: “We are delighted to have the winning car featured outside the Club. The Maserati 250F combines the very best in both automotive design and racing car engineering of the era. Its style and appeal are timeless.”

The editor of Octane, Robert Coucher, commented: “There has been a huge debate over the years as to which car could be described as the Greatest Racing Car but no-one has ever put it to the test. We decided that we would ask over 33,000 magazine readers and more than 100,000 users of the Octane website to vote.” He added: “From the 1950s heyday of Grand Prix racing, the precise, pretty 250F was the weapon of choice for Moss, Fangio, Bira, Salvadori and Hawthorn.”

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Maserati MC Sport Line – Video

The Maserati MC Sport Line made its debut at the beginning at this month at the Bologna Auto Show. And today the company revealed a video with the car at the show. There’s no new info on the car, but a video of a Maserati is always good time. The MC Sport Line adds front and rear carbon-fiber spoilers, side skirts with a matte black central panel, carbon fiber mirror housings and exterior door handles, and glossy black 20" wheel rims. Maserati also added performance enhancing elements. The suspension has been upgraded to stiffer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. There’s also new software for Maserati’s Stability Program, which the company says allows the driver "more freedom".



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Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept

Maserati has taken its flagship GranTurismo S to even higher performance levels with the creation of the GranTurismo MC Concept. Designed purely as a track-day special, it boasts significant styling changes which aim to improve its aerodynamic efficiency without spoiling the elegant lines of the original model.

The Maserati Corse Concept features two large air intakes designed to improve air flow to the engine and brakes, combination air inlet/vents integrated into the bonnet and pumped guards to accommodate the wider track.

The side profile undergone extensive aerodynamic testing and now incorporates new side air vents linked to the side skirts similar to the Nissan GT-R to channel hot air from the engine bay around the car.

The rear boasts twin exit exhaust pipes integrated into the rear diffuser and a much steeper spoiler angle to compliment the added aerodynamic effects of the new front splitter.

Maserati Racing Department engineers have almost entirely stripped out any reminder of the original interior to save weight and added an FIA approved roll cage, Sparco race wheel, and carbon race seats, dashboard and control console. The Corse Concept runs a highly tuned version of the 4.7-litre V8 engine from the GranTurismo S which now develops 330.9kW and 510Nm at 4,750rpm.

This has been achieved through the installation of a high performance air intake system combined with an exhaust system fitted with a race-type catalytic converter. The end result is an overall weight of less than 1,400kg and a power to weight ration of less than 4.2kg per kW.

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First Maserati MC12 road up for sale

Do you have an extra 1.5 million euros in your wallet? Think ultra-rare supercars are a good investment? Good, because the first road legal MC12 Versione Corse is available for sale!

Based on the Maserati MC12 GT1, the legendary race car which won the FIA GT Manufacturers’ Championship in 2005, the MC12 Versione Corse was limited to only 12 units. This car is the first one of the series (serial number #01).

Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is powered by a V12 engine that delivers 755 at 8,000 and a peak torque of 740 at 5,500. It makes the 0 to 200 km/h (125 mph) sprint in 6.4 sec and hits a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

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Burberry Maserati Quattroporte spotted in Saudi Arabia

The unison of Italian manufacturer, Maserati and the British fashion house Burberry could never be this hideous. But some stinky rich loser in Saudi Arabia with awful taste has plastered his Maserati Quattroporte in a Burberry plaid gift-wrap paper.

I thought that type of a print only went over fragrance cartons and Burberry handbags, but this dreadful magnum opus seeks to open new gates for future gruesome innovations. The Italian maker shouldn’t turn a blind eye to this horrid attempt at blemishing its scrupulously established reputation.

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2008 Edo Competition Maserati MC12

(from Edo Competition Press Release) Specifications:

- 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

- Sport suspension for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping like on the FIA GT MC12. Nose lift functionality is retained.

- 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 transmission control unit. Same shift times as on the Maserati MC12 Corsa

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Top Gear Maserati MC12

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Maserati GranTurismo S

If the latest Lamborghini is one of the world’s ultimate supercars, local rival Maserati produces one of the best luxury coupés. The gorgeous GranTurismo has been on sale for a year now, and to mark its first anniversary, the company has launched a new S version. It costs a hefty £11,250 more than the standard car, but extra power, a hi-tech automated gearbox and various styling tweaks show where the money has been spent.

On the outside, bespoke 20-inch alloy wheels are the most obvious change, but the S also comes with black headlamp surrounds, new side skirts and a pronounced lip added to the bootlid. Twin oval exhausts also give a clue to the extra performance available, while new seats covered in leather and Alcantara feature inside.The biggest changes are reserved for the engine and gearbox. Under the bonnet there’s a new 4.7-litre V8 instead of the 4.2-litre unit found in the standard car. It produces 434bhp – a 35bhp increase – and an impressive 490Nm of torque.

That’s enough to blast the S from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and to a top speed of 183mph, making this the fastest mainstream production model Maserati has ever made. The firm’s clever automated manual is the only gearbox option which is available, and this has been improved, too. Choose Sport mode, and the paddleshift set-up can swap ratios in 100 milliseconds. This setting also sharpens throttle response and opens a bypass valve in the exhaust, which gives the S a much louder bark to match its fiercer bite. As a result, the car drives and sounds like a proper sports GT.

The racy new soundtrack and pulsating power delivery, plus suspension that has been lowered by 10 per cent, make it even better on the road than before. Ride comfort is still acceptable, and with the Sport mode disengaged, the engine note is as subdued as it is in the standard car – so the GranTurismo’s long-distance ability remains intact.

Flaws are few, but the worst offenders are the numb steering and hard seats. Then there’s the price. The new S isn’t cheap, but this charismatic model is set to become the automatic choice for buyers who want a manual version of Maserati’s coupé masterpiece.

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2008 Maserati Quattroporte Review

The Maserati Quattroporte promises all of the above. The legendary Italian manufacturer has a strong tradition of competition and sports car building and has fused their technology and sporting pedigree into the opulence of a luxury saloon.

The tested car was the brand new 2008 Executive GT Automatic; the flagship variant of the luxury four-door five-seater Quattroporte. Styled by noted Italian automotive designer Pininfarina, this car takes design cues from the ‘70s. There’s a retrospective and nostalgic look to the rear quarter of the Quattroporte; the ‘C’ pillars and boot area are reminiscent of some of the sports saloons of thirty years ago.

The front end and grille are aggressively styled and the combination of all of the athletic curves and muscular lines, combine to make the entire car a boldly styled and achingly handsome, if intimidating form.

At cruising speeds, the big car is unflustered, dignified and sweeps along motorways and ‘A’ roads with grace. Inside the sumptuous leather cabin, everything’s calm, the famously immoderate way that Maserati furnishes its cars is obvious wherever you look and the driver’s seat is a very pleasant place indeed. My only mild grumbles are that there’s less legroom in the rear than a Lexus LS or a Jaguar XJ and that the wind noise is a bit louder than I would have expected.

Engine noise is a different story, it just fantastic. The big Ferrari-sourced V8 produces a deliciously thunderous growl when you goad it. It’s worth just sitting and gunning it, listening to the big twin exhausts barking in symphony with the roar of the tuned motor. On the drop-off there’s a lovely series of muffled cracks. Working hard through the gears is inspiring – it makes all the right noises.

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Record first quarter for Ferrari and Maserati

Fiat Group’s luxury brands Ferrari and Maserati have both posted record results for the first quarter of 2008, despite global economic uncertainty and increasing stock market volatility.

Ferrari’s profits have been fueled by higher sales in its V12-powered line up, the 612 Scaglietti and 599 GTB Fiorano, with customer deliveries jumping 4 percent to 1,654 units.

Revenue grew almost 20 percent to 456 million euros, with its trading profit almost doubling to 59 million euros compared with the same period last year.

Last year, Ferrari set its best record for revenues, up 15.3 percent to 1.67 billion euros. Its trading profit was up 45.3 percent to 266 million euros and unit sales up 11.1 percent to 6,488 cars.

Maserati increased vehicle deliveries 21.3 percent to 2,234 units in the first quarter, greatly due to the success of the new GranTurismo four-seat coupe.

This has resulted in a 10 million euros trading profit compared with 1 million euros it had lost in the same period last year.

In 2007 Maserati reported a 24 million euros trading profit, returning to the black after 18 years in the red.

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Maserati GranTurismo S Debuts in Asia at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show

Maserati presented the GranTurismo S for the first time in Asia at the Beijing Auto Show after its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The car 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.

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2005 Maserati MC12

The Maserati MC12 is a rare beast. Only 25 were made in 2005 and just seven of those were federalized for use in the United States, one of which is this blue-and-white gem you see above. Similar to its brother, the Ferrari Enzo, the MC12 shares not only the Ferrari 6.0-liter V12, but the same hefty price tag, as well.

The current bid for this particular example is over $1,200,000 and still under the reserve. Originally owned by a collector in Florida, it is up for sale by Lamborghini of Las Vegas and only has 521 miles clocked on the odometer.

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Maserati GranTurismo S - new images

We’ve got two images of the new Maserati Granturismo S. In one of the two photos we can finally see the sexy rear of this new Maserati, with its big exhaust tubes.

We must see Maserati GranTurismo S in Geneva. As soon as we get non-watermarked photos we’ll show them to You!

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Maserati returns to checker-flag form with its new GranTurismo

The road is littered with the hood ornaments of once-inimitable car marques that champion the past while artfully dodging the present. After decades of corporate upheaval, Maserati appears to have finally outrun that fate and, with its 2008 GranTurismo, rejoined the pantheon of Italian masters.

Behind the masterstroke is renowned Italian design firm Pininfarina—they of Maserati's reputation-forging hit, the sinuous 1946 A6 1500, among others. The GT's fluid yet muscular body, arching from its intimidating oval grille and low-sloping hood to its triangular taillamps, blends the allure of Maserati's racing history with the lithe curves of its recent Quattroporte sedan.

But this is not just eye candy; Maserati wants the GT driven often, and to extremes. Its partnership with Ferrari means that the recessed, low-displacement, high-revving 4.2 V8 (quiet, but with an enticing hum) are nearly identical to those sported by its crosstown cousin in Modena, Italy. With supercar weight-distribution stats, a silky 6-speed hybrid transmission, Brembo brakes, and a Bose sound system to drown out inevitable police sirens, the GT can instill even a grocery run with the white-knuckle drama of a Mille Miglia. But like a cigarette-toting Mastroianni, it will always retain its elegant poise. This is auto-making elevated to high art.

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Maserati shows Quattroporte Collezione Cento at Detroit

Maserati has unveiled a special edition of its flagship model. Only 100 units of the special edition Quattroporte Collezione Cento will make it through production lines. Quattroporte sedan is Maserati’s bestseller and rainmaker, it is the car that turned around the fortunes of the
marque, transforming Maserati into a profit making company after a long spell of losses.

The ‘Collezione Cento’ is the Quattroporte decked up for a more luxury. Cento comes in a new ‘ivory’ color with livery on the sides. 20-inch wheels with polished rims add to the glamorous look of the Cento. Interiors are plush and luxurious with colored leather seats, diamond-shaped
stitching and polished Wengé wood inserts.

Entertainment system which includes AUX-IN socket, iPod docking station, SIM card seat and a USB port. To mark the special edition status, each car will come with a numbered plate built into the dashboard molding. Quattroporte Collezione Cento is powered by a 400bhp engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

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2008 Maserati GranTurismo Review

What We Know
The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, a two-door coupe to complement the Quattroporte sedan, is yet another Italian beauty, this one penned by Pininfarina's Jason Castriota.

Successor to Maserati's Guigiaro-designed coupe and spyder, the upcoming GT is built on a shortened version of the Quattroporte's chassis. The GranTurismo is powered by a 405-horsepower version of the same Ferrari-sourced 4.2-liter V8 found across the Maserati range. In a nod toward the crucially important American market, where Maserati hopes to achieve significant sales gains with the GT, power is sent to the rear wheels through the ZF-built six-speed automatic transmission that just became available in the Quattroporte. With a platform converted from the rear-transaxle configuration necessary for the automated manual gearbox to the front-mounted automatic transmission, the GranTurismo should provide enough rear-seat space to make it something more than a cramped 2+2. Nevertheless, we expect a weight distribution of 49 percent front/51 percent rear, which should ensure excellent maneuverability. Meanwhile the GranTurismo's suspension will be similar in configuration to the Quattroporte's double-wishbone setup, but it'll be supplemented by Maserati's Skyhook active damping system. Throughout the rest of the car, extensive use of carbon composites and aluminum should provide the GT with an exhilarating power-to-weight ratio. Maserati hopes the GT will help alter the misperception that its cars are prohibitively expensive. Prices should begin somewhere around $110,000, putting the GT Coupe in good position to steal business from Porsche's 911 and the Mercedes-Benz SL. A hardtop convertible version of the GT, powered by a larger-bore version of the 4.2 and delivering around 470 hp, should arrive later in the year, and a Competizione model is sure to follow.
What Edmunds.com says
A gorgeous coupe with a Ferrari engine and a reasonable price. What more do you need?

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2007 Edo Competition Maserati MC12 XX

(from Edo Competition Press Release) Technical data


engine V12 cylinder 6.3 Ltr.
power ca. 800 hp/(588 kW) / 8.500/min
max. torque ca. 780 Nm / 5.800/min

Power
max. speed > 390 km/h
0 – 100 km/h ca. 3,2s
0 – 200 km/h ca. 9,0s
0 – 300 km/h ca. 19,0s

Specials

power increase 170 hp – contains new steel cylinder and piston 6.3 l (same like 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

tyre-air-pressure control system shows pressure and temperature per wheel

headlamp-cover hand made form makrolon

design modification outside for example complete different colour

Independently adjustable dumping technology – rebound and compression dumping like FIA – GT MC12

air-in-take from carbon

Weight reducing programm 100 kg !!

New Racing wheels front 10 x 19 with 265/35 ZR 19 Michelin, rear 13 x 20 with 335/30 ZR 20 Michelin

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

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