Maserati has announced that its new GranCabrio will cost £95,630 (OTR) in the UK. The GranCabrio is currently available for order and the first right-hand drive models will go on sale in UK showrooms from April 2010 onwards.
The Maserati GranCabrio, which is more of a convertible version of the GranTurismo S, comes powered with a 4.7-liter V8 engine that delivers 323 kW (440 hp) and 490 Nm of torque. This beauty can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds to a top speed of 175 mph, all thanks to a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
This new model of Maserati offers customers a choice of 14 different exterior colors, in addition to an assortment of leather upholstery and a variety of dashboard trims.
Customers also have the option to buy a bespoke four-piece leather luggage set and a trolley suitcase which can be fixed to the rear seats.
The Maserati GranCabrio was supposed to be unveiled officially at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show but just to add to the enthusiasm, Maserati has gone ahead and made the details public a month before. The Pininfarina-designed GranCabrio has been beautifully converted into an open soft-top machine that comes with a cloth roof which deploys over the four-passenger compartment, eventually keeping the weight down. Just for the records, the Maserati GranCabrio is the first four-seat convertible in the history of the company. Maserati proudly boasts about the longest wheelbase (on the market) of the car. Under the hood you find a 4.7-liter 433-hp V8 from the GT S which is mated to a ZF six-speed automatic. You surely need to be at the Maserati corner in Frankfurt to see this beauty in “person”. [via Autoblog]
Unveiled this year at the NAIAS in Detroit, the new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is finally ready for sale. Running on a tweaked 4.7-litre V8 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission (with a manual drive mode), the luxury sports sedan outputs 440 hp and a peak torque of 490Nm. With a new sports exhaust system and an agressive bodywork that is all about aero-dynamics, the new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S blast off to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds. Now where’s the recession when you need it, because that little beast is going to feature a lavish interior with Alcantara and leather interior, aluminium sports pedals and a carbon fiber interior trim. And yes it’s going to cost you a whopping amount of cash to bring it to your garage.
For those who own a Maserati GranTurismo S and could use a bit more power (and more aggressive looks), then Novitec Tridente has it for you. Their latest tuning program would turn your GranTurismo S into a super-car unlike any other on the market. The upgrade adds to the ECU and exhaust to bring the total power of the 4.7 liter V8 engine to an immense 600bhp. But what can you expect from the wicked folks at Novitec, who’s been doing Maserati Quattroporte mods for some time now? An undeniably sexy vehicle that is nothing below fantastic, we’d sure love to get behind the wheel of this beast. [via gtspirit.com]
In October the wicked chaps from Swizz Team will deliver the much anticipated GranTurismo MC GT4 racer to its consumers. But since there’s time to spare, the company has decided to make its own Maserati Quattroporte and race it in a local Italian touring car league called the Superstars Series. With F1 driver Andrea Chiesa to pilot the first car and another likely F1 wheel-wielder to take up the second car, watch out for the Quattroporte to make an impact when it hits the streets. We’re definitely sold on that design.
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.
via autoblog
Italian sports car maker Maserati has seen turbulent times in recent years. Having been owned by various private and government entities during its lifespan, the company has been at pains to justify its sporting cachet by producing cars whose performance and handling, not to mention looks, live up to its early history. The purchase of Maserati by Ferrari and the subsequent introduction of the Quattroporte luxo-sport saloon in 2003 have seen an increase in sales and given a new lease on life to the Trident marque.
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