Maserati has unveiled the Quattroporte MC Sport in Sydney at the Australian International Auto Show. The MC initials have long been familiar to racing fans all over the world, making an appearance on the MC12 – which is still making its mark in the FIA GTI series. Standing for Maserati Corse, the letters are a symbol of the prowess that Maserati possesses.

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With the 2009 International Auto Show in Geneva just around the corner, there’s a new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic that is about to steal the show. Mated to an automatic transmission with a ZF 6-speed shifter, the luxurious ride features a 4.7-litre V8 engine that output of 440hp of power and a maximum torque of 490Nm. Running on a Skyhook suspension system, with 20-inch wheels by Trident Design and Maserati’s Multi Media System, an optional iPod interface and Bluetooth Wireless system, that’s probably the best looking GT we’ve seen in a while. And check out that sleek interior that makes you feel rich …

editor’s note: For some reason, we’ve been bombarded lately with amazing vehicles that steal the show with their stylish shapes and their powerful engines. Geneva 2009 will be amazing. We just love it!

Ohhh the Italians. If their architectural style and good cuisine were not enough, then how about the newly announced Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line? Inspired from Maserati’s track experience, with exquisite looks, the modifications include new front and rear carbon fiber spoilers, side skirts and some amazing black-finished 20-inch rims. The MC Sport Line also got a stiffer suspension and has been lowered by 10-cm to increase handling. If the 440hp/ 323kW, 4.7 litre V8 engine won’t get you drooling, I’ll bet my money on the luxurious and powerful design. Lovely job!

I really love it when new supercar concepts are being announced. No matter if they turn out to be the real deal, the thing is we get to see (most of the time) something new for our eyes and that’s a good thing. Last week Maserati tried posted on their website ““We are going to surprise you”. And that is ahead of the Paris Motor Show, so I knew it’s going to be … hot.

Here’s what they were talking about. The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse concept. Based on GranTurismo S, the Italian designers made this one for the racetrack but I’m sure if the response is higher than expected, a street version will be built.

Using the lightweight 4.7 liter V8 engine in the S version, the new MC Corse output nothing less than 450hp. They’ve also worked on a better suspension system, larger brake discs with monobloc racing calipers and a rollcage that was approved by the FIA. The engineers upgraded it with an air intake, competition-spec catalytic converters, revised airflow and a new exhaust system. The outside also got a body kit with a new front spoiler an enlarged rear spoiler, road hugging rocker panels, 18×12-inch front and 18×13-inch rear wheels. Sure looks nice.

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We’ve just been tipped that a new Maserati GranTurismo S is going to be presented during Geneva in March. Though the reports are not yet official we’re expecting a V8 engine like the one on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione with a 4.7l capacity (up from 4.2l) and 440 hp (up from 405 hp) that allows it to hit 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The same rumors say that it’s going to have a double clutch gearbox and Brembo brakes.

I’m sure it’s going to get a lot of buzz when they’ll show it to the public.

via AutoExpress