Tag: Maserati

  • Maserati takes the new MC20 for a ride at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2021 Maserati MC20Maserati’s MC20 super sports car made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and took off to a ride at the famous hill climb in the Supercar Run.

    The vehicle is the brand’s first mid-engine two-seater super sports car that boasts a top speed of 202mph and is also the first Maserati to include a carbon-fiber monocoque, meaning the whole vehicle weights only 1500kgs. Also, the vehicle is paired to a powerful F1-derived power unit, which offers an exceptional weight-to-power ratio and neat performance rates – the vehicle is capable of achieving 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds. The engine is on display alongside the MC20 in the Supercar Paddock.

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    Also, the Ghibli Trofeo, Maserati’s performance saloon also made an appearance at the show and took a run at the hill climb as part of First Glance, showcasing its powerful 580hp V8 unit that is capable of reaching 100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

     

  • Maserati introduces three new trims for Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante

    2021 Maserati LevanteMaserati introduces exclusive new trims for Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante as part of the models’ renewal program for the new 2022 model year.

    The three trim levels are GT, Modena, and Trofeo and all three have been developed to please even the most demanding customers and also to fully express Maserati’s dedication to innovation, performance and elegance.

    GT Trim

    This upgrade pack highlights Maserati’s charm and elegance and embodies the brand’s urban, minimalistic and contemporary spirit.

    For the exterior, GT Trim enhances the range with chrome inserts, 19-inch or 20-inch exclusive alloys, and leather comfort seats with Dar Mirror trim, wood, and black piano inserts.

    Modena Trim

    This one is for sports enthusiasts and offers the perfect balance between elegance, dynamism, and the pleasure of driving. The trim enhances the vehicle with neat sporty bumpers with Black Piano inserts, 20-inch alloys, Piano Black interior details, and Dark Mirro components.

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    Modena Trim level also includes Driver Assistance pack, Nerissimo Pack, and black brake calipers.s

    Trofeo Trim

    This trim level represents the high-performance personality of Maserati: the focus is mainly high power output, but without sacrificing comfort. The upgrade pack includes Carbon fiber components, 22-inch alloys, red brake calipers, luxurious interior seats, and Piano Fiore natural leather.

  • Maserati announces first details for the new F-Tributo lineup

    2021 Maserati F-Tributo RangeMaserati’s racing debut was exactly 95 years ago – on the 25th of April the Tipo26 won the 1,500cc class at the Targa Florio with Alfieri Maserati at the wheel.

    Brand’s history in the competition and its connection with the racing world inspired the unveiling of the new F Tributo Special Edition, which made its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021. F stands for Fangio, the driver who made his mark on an entire era. Tributo, on the other hand, pays homage to the glorious victories of the past.

    The new generation of special series is available on Ghibli and Levante variants with two exclusive colors – Rosso Tributo and Azzurro Tributo – and evokes Maserati’s energetic spirit in this sporty version alluring in both looks and details.

    Furthermore, the reference to the past is inscribed on the exterior. Red is the color of Italian motorsports, and the historical Maserati vehicles have always been covered in red color, which represents Italy and the thrill of high speeds.

    2021 Maserati F-Tributo Range Levante

    Azzurro Tributo, on the other hand, reminds of the color scheme of the City of Modena, Maserati’s historic home.

    In fact, there are some more references to the Fangio 250F, with its distinctive red and yellow livery, yellow brake calipers, and wheel trims.

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    In order to complete the exterior look, Levante F Tributo is fitted with large Anteo 21-inch wheels in Black and Ghibli F Tributo with 21-inch Titano wheels, both sets covered in glossy black. There’s also an exclusive glossy black badge on the wheel arch and the trident logo is covered in body color on the C-pillar.

    Finally, the shades of the exterior details are reflected in the interior with its red and yellow details.

    2021 Maserati F-Tributo Range Ghibli

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  • The iconic Maserati Bora turns 50. Here’s a quick overview

    1971 Maserati BoraMaserati commemorates the Bora, the brand’s first mid-mounted rear engine road vehicle. The story of the model spans through 50 years and marks a new dawn for the automobile manufacturer: Bora features a unique engine position that later becomes a standard for other manufacturers.

    The first model made its world debut at the Geneva International Motor show on 11th March 1971 and provided the backdrop for the Bora, produced until 1978. There were a total of 564 vehicles built.

    Back in the day, the Maserati team asked Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign to come up with a mid-mounted rear engine sporty automobile that provides enhanced performance, but also elegance and advanced safety features. The engine the vehicle received was the tried and test 4,700 cc V8 unit with 310hp at 6,000rpm and was mounted lengthways on the subframe installed on the monocoque.

    1971 Maserati Bora

    Along with the distinctive setup, the vehicle also received retractable headlights to prevent aerodynamic lag, independent suspension for all wheels, disc brakes, telescopic suspension dampers and a five-speed gearbox.

    All these features enhance the vehicle’s comfort and pleasure of driving an allow for a top speed of 280km/h.

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    What is also special about the Bora is that the entire project was a futuristic one and included an exterior design that completely resembles this approach. Bora proudly showcases a futuristic low and slender body stance with tapered front-end with rectangular air vents, sleek sides and a truncated tail.

    1971 Maserati Bora

    1971 Maserati Bora

  • Maserati MC20

    2021 Maserati MC201

    Maserati enters the new Era with MC20, the new super sports car that combines performance, sportiness, and luxury in the unique Maserati style. MC20 was presented to the world in Modena on 9 September during the “MMXX: Time to be audacious” event.

    The new MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020, the year of its world première and the start of the Brand’s new Era) is the Maserati everyone was waiting for. It is a car with incredible aerodynamic efficiency, which conceals a sporty soul, with the new Nettuno engine, a 630 horsepower V6 with a torque of 730 Nm that delivers 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 2,9 seconds and a top speed over 325 km an hour. An engine that signals Maserati’s return to producing its own power units after a hiatus of more than 20 years.

    The MC20 is an extremely lightweight car under 1,500 kg (kerb weight), and thanks to its power output of 630 hp it comes out best in class in weight/power ratio, at just 2.33 kg/hp. This record is achieved through the use of choice quality materials, exploiting all the potentials of carbon fiber without any sacrifices with regard to comfort.

    Nettuno, the first engine in this new chapter of the Trident’s history, is the MC20’s twin-turbo V6, a technologic gem already awarded an international patent, which puts the MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology, the ground-breaking combustion system developed in-house, onto the world’s roads.

    Overall, this revolutionary project has resulted in a car that epitomizes Italian excellence. In fact, MC20 was designed in Modena and will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant, where the Trident’s models have been built for more than 80 years. The new production line, created in the spaces where the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models were assembled until November 2019, is now ready for action in the historic plant. The site also features a new PaintShop incorporating innovative, environment-friendly technologies. Nettuno will also be built in Modena, at the newly established Maserati Engine Lab.

    The MC20 design was produced in about 24 months, with the involvement from the outset, in an innovative approach, of a team of Maserati Innovation Lab engineers, technical specialists from the Maserati Engine Lab, and designers from the Maserati Style Centre.

    The Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development system, which includes the use of one of the world’s most advanced dynamic simulators, was developed in-house by the Maserati Innovation Lab and is based on a complex mathematical model called Virtual Car. This method allowed the performance of 97% of dynamic tests, optimizing development times. The car was then fine-tuned in the best Maserati tradition with exhaustive track and road test-driving sessions in the most widely varying conditions of use.

    The guiding theme of the MC20’S design was the Brand’s historic identity, with all the elegance, performance, and comfort integral to its genetic make-up. The focus on performance led to the conception of a car with a distinct personality, with unmistakable forms that render it unique.

    The butterfly doors are not only stunningly beautiful but also functional, as they improve the car’s ergonomics and enable optimal access to and from the cabin.

    The aerodynamics were designed through over two thousand man-hours in the Dallara Wind Tunnel and more than a thousand CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations, which enabled the creation of a genuine work of art. The resulting car has a sleek line, with no mobile appendages but just a discreet rear spoiler that improves downforce without detracting from the MC20’s beauty. The CX is more under 0,38.

    The MC20 is designed to enable coupé and convertible versions and for full-electric power.

    Once inside the cabin, the driver is always central, and nothing must distract them from the sporting driving experience. Every component has a purpose and is completely driver-oriented. Simple forms, very few sharp edges, and minimal distractions. Two 10 inch screens: one for the cockpit and the other for the Maserati Multimedia System (MIA). Simplicity is also the keynote of the carbon fiber-clad central console, with just a few features: the wireless smartphone charger, the driving mode selector (GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa, and a fifth, ESC Off, which deactivates the control functions), two-speed selection buttons, the power window controls, the Multimedia System controls, and a handy storage compartment underneath the armrest. All the other controls are on the steering wheel, with the ignition button on the left and the launch control on the right.

    The new MC20 will be connected at all times with the Maserati Connect program. The full range of services includes connected navigation, Alexa, and Wifi Hotspot and can also be managed through the Maserati Connect smartphone or smartwatch app.

    For the launch, Maserati has also developed six new colors to characterize MC20: Bianco Audace, Giallo Genio, Rosso Vincente, Blu Infinito, Nero Enigma, and Grigio Mistero. Each of them has been conceived, designed, and developed exclusively for this car and they all convey important themes: a strong reference to Made in Italy, to Italian identity, and to the land, as well as one linked to Maserati tradition.

    Both visually and conceptually, there are strong references to the MC12, the car that marked Maserati’s racing comeback in 2004. In the same way as its predecessor, MC20, with its explicitly racing soul clear from its name alone, announces the intention to return to the world of racing.

  • Silverstone Auctions reveals rare vehicles for an exclusive event

    2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMGSilverstone Auctions will get their live online auction underway this Saturday 23rd May with a wide list of rare and exclusive classics and numerous contemporary supercars.

    Three BMW classics

    1972 BMW 3 Among the vehicles, there will be three BMW machines from the personal collection of Jay Kay, who is well-known for his love of fine cars.   The first BMW is 1 of 500 1972 3.0 CSL E9s made in right-handed drive and finished in Chamonix White. The miles on the clock are no more than 62,000. Also, this particular vehicle features an original City Pack upgrade which includes electric windows, additional soundproofing, and full bumpers with wheel arch extensions. 1983 BMW Alpina B9 3 The second BMW is a super-rare right-handed variant of 1983 Alpina B9 3.5 (E28) with a manual transmission. It is believed to be one of only 18 available in this particular specs and one that had carefully chosen by Jay Kay about a decade ago. 1987 BMW M3 (E30) 'Competition Pack' The last BMW is a 1987 E30 which has been developed into a competition sports car. After it was converted, it was then prepared for Jay to drive it in the Rally Isla Mallorca in March 2020 as Car Zero. Still looking magnificent, the vehicle is ready for sprints, hill climbs, and stage rallies.

    The Maserati entry

    1984 Maserati Merak SS As we are talking about performance, other notable vehicles at the event will be a Maserati Merak SS, but the later and rarer version fitted with Bora Dashboard and originally UK-supplied. Presented in an unrestored and original condition with 16,000 miles, this collector’s car is ready to be invited to any Concours. The vehicle comes with a full history, a wealth of paperwork depicting its life, and even the spare wheel has its original sticker on it. Neat!

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    The Alfa Romeo

    1960 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale

    The audience at the show will also have the chance to see a fantastic 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale. This one is also super rare and is designed by Scaglione. Originally designed for casual use, it was later converted for competition use. In fact, it has acquired FIA papers in 2005 and in 2011 joined a large UK private collection. Neatly maintained, Giulietta Sprint Speciale comes with all the original Italian documents and features a sizeable history life.

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  • Maserati reveals “Edizione Ribelle” limited run of vehicles

    2020 Maserati Edizione RibelleMaserati begins production on 225 limited series “Edizione Ribelle” vehicles that will arrive in North American showrooms at the end of March 2020. It is a limited run of vehicles and includes 100 Ghibli S Q4, 100 Levante S, and 25 Quattroporte S Q4, in the GranSport trim.

    The new sporty black exterior will feature Nero Ribelle Mica Paint and Nerissimo Package, which are the most apparent upgrades. The Nerissimo Package includes Black Chrome finish on the grille upper bezel trim, rear trunk accent, side air vents, Maserati badges on the c-pillars and the Maserati logo. Also covered in black are the window surrounds, exhaust tips, vertical grille bars and the 20-inch Dark Wheels with contrasting red brake calipers.

    2020 Maserati Edizione Ribelle

    In terms of interior, the exclusive lineup comes with leather Sport Seats in contrasting two-tone leather of Nero and Rosso (Black and Red) with contrasting stitching. There are also Alcantara headliner, trident stitched headrest and carbon fiber trim that altogether enhance the cabin. For added comfort the vehicles include heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. The series also feature exclusive exterior badging and a unique number for each single machine.

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    Maserati GranSport added features for 2020 model year include standard soft close doors and heated steering wheels and numerous driver-assistive technologies with forward collision warning plus, active blind spot assist and surround view camera.

     

    2020 Maserati Edizione Ribelle

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  • Maserati celebrates the 60th anniversary of the exclusive 5000 GT model!

    1959 Maserati 5000 GTSixty years ago, the 5000 GT, a 2+2 coupe, was presented at the Turin Motor Show and was the undisputed star of the event. Maserati celebrates the anniversary with a special lineup that honors the Shah of Persia, Reza Pahlavi. There were mere 34 models built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, with bodywork added by Italy’s top coachbuilders of the period.

    The project continued to 1959, and was in effect a new car and not merely a customization: the engine was a V8 power unit that generated a total of 405hp and was featuring a displacement of almost five liters.

    The car of which the first bodywork was built by Carrozzeria Touring, was launched at the 1959 Turin Motor Show and received the nickname “Shah of Persia” in honor of the unique customer. Only three of that special version were ever produced.

    1959 Maserati 5000 GT

    In the following year, 1960, the 500 GT was exhibited on the stand of the Geneva Motor Show, with a few revisions to the engine. The most interesting fact about the Maserati 5000 GT was that it was built with bodywork by almost all the leading Italian coachbuilders at the time: from Allemano, Pininfarina, Monterosa, Ghia, Bertone and Frua and Michelotti for Vignale.

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    Maserati team has proven that it is absolutely capable of creating a prestigious product that showcases exclusive elegance, impeccable functionality and absolute comfort, all blended with a refined drivetrain system. 5000 GT is definitely a VIP vehicle in terms of exclusivity and performance.

    1959 Maserati 5000 GT

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  • A reminiscent of the glorious past: check 1929 Maserati Tipo V4 and the record it broke!

    1929 Maserati Tipo V4Back in 1929, and more precisely, on 28 September, Mario Umberto “Baconin” Borzacchini has set a world speed record for flying 10 kilometers. The vehile was a Maserati Tipo V4 and has made its race debut some days earlier – on 15th of September. The race was held on the old state highway no. 10-Padina Inferiore, which runs a straight line East-North-East out of the city of Cremona for approximately 17 kilometers. The 10km course started from the town hall at Gadesco Pieve Delmona and finished at Sant’ Antonio d’Anniata, a village near Pessina Cremonese, with a 3 kilometer margin for the flying start and stopping.

    The rules back then required the course to be completed twice, once in each direction. Also, the time of the record was measured by taking the average of the times logged. Borzacchini has managed to cover the uphill leg in 2’25”20/100 with an average speed of 247km/h. On the downhill leg the run took two more seconds, logging exactly at 2’27”40/100, giving the average of 244km/h. Also, the overall average time was measured at 2’26”30/100 and a speed of 246km/h.

    This record was a resounding success and an outstanding achievement, celebrated in Bologna with a dinner hosted by the Automobile Club attended by the city’s top officials – businessmen, racers and other notable figures.

    The 1929 Maserati Tipo V4

    1929 Maserati Tipo V4

    The vehicle itself, the Maserati Tipo V4, is a major milestone for the brand in terms of innovation and futuristic vision. The aim was to produce a powerful engine by blending two identical straight eight engines. This comprehensive design got together two Tipo 26B engines mounted side by side, connected by a single crankcase containing two crankshafts.

    The name of the model, Tipo V4 derives from the layout of the row of cylinders, placed exactly at 25° angle, and the displacement of 4 liters. Each of the two sets of cylinders has its own magneto ignition, its own carburetor with supercharger and crankshaft that altogether ensure a total output of 280hp.

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    Furthermore, the chassis was especially reinforced to cope with the massive power of the engine. The system is consistent of a standard C-section pressed steel rails, 4-speed gearbox with a single propeller shaft and a semi-elliptical spring suspension.  This setup ensures lesser tire wear and enhances the capabilities of the braking system.

    Key technical features

    1929 Maserati Tipo V4

    Engine: sixteen cylinders, in two rows of eight in 25° V arrangement
    Displacement: 3,961 cc
    Power: from 280 hp to 305 hp
    Transmission: mechanical four speeds + reverse
    Chassis: riveted C-section pressed steel section rails and cross-members
    Dry weight: 1,050 kg
    Top speed: 260 km/h

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  • Maserati showcases new Levante Trofeo and GTS at 2019 Salon Privé

    2019-Maserati-Levante-GTS-and-Trofeo-910Maserati, the luxurious Italian automobile manufacturer joins the quintessentially British supercar garden party, Salon Privé 2019. Set against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace, Maserati team will showcase its latest machines – Levante V8 Trofeo and GTS.

    Making just a few appearances in front of UK public, the new high-performance Levante Trofeo is set to amaze the audience with its impeccable balance, luxury features and refined drivetrain system. Levante Trofeo is also the fastest SUV to date – it is capable of surpassing 100km/h in 4.1 seconds. The vehicle also has a top speed of 186mph. Visitors to the Maserati stand will be able to explore the 580hp machine first-hand – all enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy vehicle’s neat exterior lines, next-gen technologies and the enhanced sporty spirit.

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    Alongside with the Trofeo there will be the Levante GTS, which also embodies the Italian manufacturer’s ideology in terms of expression and engineering. The vehicle features the same 3.8-liter V8 Twin Turbo petrol unit that also develops 530hp, but also comes with restyled exterior and additional interior gadgets.

    Salon Privé runs from Thursday 5 September to Sunday 8 September 2019 at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England.

    Source: Maserati 

  • Maserati announces collaboration with Zegna and showcases new limited-run models

    2020 Maserati Levante Grand Sport Limited EditionVisitors at the Monterey Car Week will have the chance to order one of the 100 limited edition Maserati machines with PELLETESSUATA woven leather interiors made by Zegna for the upcoming 2020 model year. There are a total of 50 Quattroporte sedans and 50 Levante SUVs that will be available in North America.

    The limited-edition machines

    The 50 Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso sedans are offered in custom Blu Sofisticato Metallic exterior paint with a lavish Dark Brown PELLETESSUATA interior. The exclusive upgrades and changes include blue brake calipers, sport seats, and Zegna Edition badges. This elegant blend of performance and style underscores the exclusive and luxurious character of the Italian flagship machine, whose origins date back to Series I, designed back in 1963.

    And there are the 50 Levante S GranSport SUVs that will be available with Bronzo tri-coat exterior and sweet black PELLETESSUTA interior and exclusive Radica wood trim. The exclusive Levante machines also come with black brake calipers and 21-inch polished Helios rims. As you might well know, this is the first SUV in the entire history of Maserati. Also, it will be available for a limited time.

    The exclusive PELLETESSUTA interior

    2020 Maserati Quattroporte Grand Lusso

    The luxurious and lightweight PELLETESSUTA material is durable and brings comfort and beauty to the Maserati interior. It is the result of research using thin strips of Nappa leather in place of fabric yarns and interlaced replicating the traditional method of weaving cloth to obtain a real fabric from leather. This technology is an example of blending contemporary avant-garde technologies with century-old traditions. Throughout the longstanding partnership between Zegna and Maserati, the Italian manufacturer is the only one to bring this elevated exclusive interior to the market.

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    These limited models are scheduled to hit the roads in mid-2020. Stick with us for further information!

    Source: Maserati

  • Maserati reveals new Levante GTS SUV

    2018 Maserati Levante GTS Maserati has chosen the 25th Goodwood Festival of Speed for the premiere of the latest Levante GTS SUV. This is a sibling of the flagship Levante Trofeo and features tons of goodies that are worth mentioning! So, let’s check out what Maserati is up to this time!

    Levante GTS Twin Turbo V8 comes with an agile 3.8-liter engine that was heavily redesigned in order to work better with the Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System and confidently deliver 550hp and the massive 730Nm of peak torque. And one more thing – the engine for this particular model was assembled by Ferrari in Maranello. Neat!

    2018 Maserati Levante GTS

    Levante GTS also comes with remarkable weight/power ratio of 3.9kg/hp and can reach 100km/h in mere 4.2 seconds and chases a top speed of 292km/h – this kind of performance rates is not seen every day by SUVs, right? Levante GTS also features rigid and well-balanced chassis that has been fine-tuned in order to handle the massive power of the engine and provides smooth and pleasurable driving experience.

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    Furthermore, the vehicle comes with super-sexy body shape and adopts similar styling theme as its predecessors, but at the same time focuses on the lower front fascia and the rear bumper that contribute to a sporty and sophisticated look. In terms of interior features and design, the agile SUV features distinctive environment with Full Premium Leather trimming, sporty pedals and premium Harman Kardon Audio system with a total of 14 speakers.

    2018 Maserati Levante GTS

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