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Ferrari and Maserati with new Showroom in Hong Kong

On the 18^th of January there was a big event in Hong Kong, and it was the grand opening of the newest Ferrari and Maserati showroom in Repulse Bay.

This is a prominent new location and it will provide circa 19,000 square feet of showroom space for the vehicles of the brand Ferrari and Maserati. More importantly it will include state-of-the-art facilities. It has to be mentioned that from there one can enjoy the fascinating views of the South China Sea too. This new dealership is a result of the latest phase of the expansion plan, which is undertaken by Italian Motors (Sales & Service) and Auto Italia Ltd. Both companies, respectively, have represented Ferrari and Maserati in Hong Kong and in Macau for the last 29 years.

Ferrari Maserati New Showroom Opening in Hong Kong

In details, the new Repulse Bay location is one of the most prestigious parts of Hong Kong. It follows on from the Ferrari and Maserati 3S Center in Ap Lei Chau, which was opened in 2005; and the 2009 opening of the Ferrari and Maserati 3S Centre in Shatin. The dealership is cardinal in terms of meeting the growing needs in this area of the world. Moreover it also means a commitment to Ferrari and Maserati customers, with the aim of provision of the finest service. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr Richard Lee, Chairman of Italian Motors (Sales & Service) and Auto Italia Ltd., Mr Herbert Adamczyk, Managing Director of Italian Motors (Sales & Service) and Auto Italia Ltd. and Mr Edwin Fenech, President & CEO of Ferrari Greater China.

Ferrari Maserati New Showroom in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

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January 19, 2012

Maserati at the European Motor Show Brussels

Maserati-Benelux-shadow Maserati Benelux took part in the 90th European Motor Show in Brussels where it showcased a lineup of four luxury performance cars and girls dressed in Fendi. Fendi is a fashion line which is in partnership with Maserati for the two companies have a lot in common – quality, craftsmanship and elegance obviously. Some 15.000 VIP guests attended the event. That included artists, customers, business partners and government representatives. Maserati’s models didn’t seem to wear any clothes at all and had strange names such as: the Quattroporte GT S, GranTurismo MC Stradale, the S Automatic and the GranCabrio Sport.

But we have heard them before, haven’t we? Yes, the all-sensible Quattroporte has four doors and the practicality of an IKEA bedroom and yet it somehow doesn’t emanate boredom and dreariness. In fact this Sport GT S version has a 4.7 V8 engine that delivers 440 hp and 490 Nm of torque which makes it as exciting as owning a bear. The exhaust system is also partially to blame for all that power. There are valves that control the back pressure within the system and in SPORT mode all the taps let loose with the final result being a beautiful symphony of thunder and power.

The GranTurismo S Automatic bares the same 4.7 V8 with virtually the same specs and yet, because it is lighter than the Quattroporte, it has a higher top speed and slightly better road manners. It also features an innovative self-adapting automatic transmission which can be set up to change gears even at 7200 RPM.

Then there is the hardcore, lightweight Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. It is the flagship performance car of Maserati for now and it is designed to meet the need of the most picky car enthusiasts. The Stradale benefits great handling and aerodynamics thanks to the company’s experience on the race track. Engine size remains the same (a 4.7 V8) but power is up by 10hp resulting in the blistering 450 bhp and 510Nm of torque. A 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes just 4.6 seconds and the top speed reaches the 300 km/h mark.

Last but not least, the GranCabrio Sport, designed for sunny days, makes an appearance. Power is from the same upgraded 4.7 V8 (450hp) Its specially tuned, yet based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S six-speed transmission includes a super-fast MC Auto Shift mode. The Skyhook active suspension has also been revamped for the greater handling performance. Other than the fact that it is a soft-top one can notice a change in the lines, the nose, the details – character laden profile with this GranCabrio Sport indeed.

Maserati ended a perfectly successful 2011 which saw an increase in sales by 10% or so. North America remains the biggest Maserati importer with 2465 units sold in the past 12 months while China is trailing behind as the world’s second largest Maserati admirer

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January 18, 2012

Maserati Kubang SUV Concept

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Maserati has unveiled their new SUV concept vehicle named Kubang. The concept demonstrates the power of the modern Maserati. The idea of this sport luxury SUV is not new to Maserati. To remind you, the first Kubang concept was presented in the distant 2003 again at NAIAS. While the project starts with firm fundamentals and capability, the model eventually produced will unquestionably be a Maserati. All major system components will be fully produced by Maserati in picture-perfect continuity with the brand’s core values of sportiness, elegance, glamour, luxury, performance and craftsmanship. There will also be included a new generation of Maserati high-tech proprietary engines. Interesting information is that they were designed in Modena, Italy at Maserati Headquarters. More importantly the production of the new Maserati engines will be performed by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy and they will be mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission! In addition there are also components with specific performance settings: suspension, brakes, steering and electronics, which will be exclusively developed by Maserati engineers.

As you already know, Maserati brand is a founder of the modern granturismo. Long ago Maserati broke the boundaries of the original GT concept and made it from two to four doors. The result was Quattroporte, which now is considered by many to be the first modern super sedan. Moreover it maintained not only the brands core values of style and luxury, but also delivered genuine performance thanks to components and design.

Nowadays Maserati again provokes with innovation by giving more sportiness and luxury to an SUV and thus giving the form of a very dynamic looking, incredibly elegant and high performing sport luxury vehicle with the capability of getting its passengers through all types of climates over a variety of surfaces on and off the road.

Source: Maserati

January 11, 2012

Top Convertibles 2011

Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. (more…)

November 7, 2011

Novitec Tridente Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale received a special tuning package from Novitec Tridente. the global leader in tuning for the automobiles from the Italian manufacturer, now offers a SUPERSPORT supercharged engine with whopping 475 kW and 460 lb-ft.

Novitec GranTurismo MC Stradale is powered by a 4.7 liter supercharged V8 with 646PS and 624Nm of torque, which means only 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 11.4 seconds to 200 km/h. The top speed is clocked at 306 km/h (190 mph).

The tuned car also comes with NOVITEC TRIDENTE hood from lightweight clear-coated carbon fiber, butterfly-valve production exhaust system with two black-coated or polished tailpipes with a diameter of 105 mm.

The monster is equipped with 9J x 21” up front and 11.5J x 22” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile Pirelli P Zero tires in dimensions 255/30 ZR 21 and 315/25 ZR 22, respectively. The ride height is also reduced is 25mm for perfect stance and handling.

The program starts from €23 900 only for the engine conversion, but if you want the other goodies, you’ll have to dig deep in your pockets.

Novitec Tridente Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

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October 5, 2011

Maserati Kubang Concept

Maserati Kubang is a strange concept, which is also shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this year.

The idea of a sport luxury SUV is naturally not totally new to Maserati. Many will remember the Kubang concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. At a time in which few other brands were going in the direction of a sport luxury SUV, Maserati was already thinking to build one.

Kubang Concept comes with big front fender vents, LED headlights and a prominent front grille. It also boasts nicely done tailgate and a sloping roofline.

An AT 8-speed automatic transmission and specific performance settings such as suspensions, brakes, steering will be exclusively developed in Modena for the Maserati sport luxury SUV by the Maserati Product Development Department.

This is a nice step that Maserati will going to make, because they need a sport luxury SUV in the model line-up.

Source: Maserati

September 13, 2011

Maserati Grancabrio Fendi Debuts At Frankfurt Motorshow

The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi was born from the union of two iconic brands of the made in Italy, which share common values such as craftsmanship and tradition.

A masterpiece of technology and craftsmanship, the Maserati GranCabrio Fendi will be introduced at the Frankfurt MotorShow in September 2011.

The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi is crafted at the historical Maserati headquarters in Modena, with exclusive materials bespokely created in various colours for this project.

The three-layered body colour named Grigio Fiamma Fendi is a special dark grey with an iridescent golden finish on the surface. The wood trim Pergamena Fendi runs across the width of the dashboard, on the doors and on the top of the gear lever, all in the iconic FENDI yellow, like the brake callipers and the embroidered yellow trident on the headrests.

Adding a stronger yet elegant character to the GranCabrio is FENDI’s unmistakable double F-logo, stitched on the seat, also appearing in the centre of the 19-inch Trident design alloy wheels, and the FENDI logo along the rocker panel.

Cuoio Romano, Fendi’s most precious leather of its Selleria line, has been used for such details as the instrument cluster cover, for the gear lever and for the profiles of the floor mats. It also features in the Limited Edition Travel Set of luggage and accessories.

The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi represents a perfect marriage between the art of a handmade product with the ultimate technology and research of its 4.7-litre V8 engine coupled with automatic transmission, which brings out to life a unique roar, music to the ears of car connoisseurs.

Silvia Venturini Fendi’s specially crafted logo seals this collaboration. A silver oval plaque with the engraving of the Maserati trident, Fendi logo and the 5-digit series number (five being an iconic number for Fendi) is located on the dashboard, in front of the passenger seat, and on both sides of the black cloth folding roof.

A special black car cover with a ton-sur-ton double F logo dresses the GranCabrio, hiding this marvellous secret from indiscreet eyes until the very last moment.

Source: Maserati

August 23, 2011

Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Sport Pack

Maserati Great Britain has announced the new Sport Pack for its best selling model in the UK, the GranTurismo S Automatic.

The Sport pack includes the super-fast MC Auto Shift software and a revised exhaust system. There are also a lot sports styling features like body coloured side skirts and front winglets, a stylish black grille featuring the Maserati Trident logo with red accents, black mesh side grilles, black look headlights, an integrated rear boot lid spoiler and oval exhaust pipes, along with Grigio Mercury Neptune-design alloy wheels.

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic is powered by a 4.7-litre V8 with 440PS (323 kW) at 7000RPM and 490Nm (363 lb-ft) of torque at just 4750RPM. 0 to 100 km in 5 seconds and top speed of whopping 295 km/h (183 mph).

The Sport pack is priced at £3 840. The total price of GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack is £92 480 OTR, including 3 years/unlimited mileage warranty.

Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Sport Pack Side

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August 3, 2011

Anderson Germany Maserati GranTurismo S Superior Black Edition

Anderson Germany has introduced their tuning program for the stylish Maserati GranTurismo S. The name of the project is Superior Black Edition and as you may suggest, the car comes in a silky matte-black exterior.

However, there are some shiny elemets like the window frames, grill and the rear logo. Matching to the whole ensemble both front and tail lamps are tinted.

The aerodynamics kit includes a new bonnet, side mirror covers, tailgate lip spoiler as well as a
front and rear aprons and side air inlets. All parts are made from carbon fiber, which is extremely light and strong.

Finally, Anderson fitted a new stainless-steel sport exhaust system for better sound and more horsepower, of course.

The tuner also provides a performance package, which boost the mighty 4.7 liter V8 to 492PS (362 kW), instead of the factory’s 440PS (324 kW).

Anderson Maserati GranTurismo S stands on enormous glossy black 21” rims fitted with 265 low profile tires up front and 295 low profile tires at the rear. The stance is further improved by a set of lowering springs.

The interior boasts complete carbon package consisting of the air inlets, door knobs, the switch desk in the roof liner, the door sill panels, the steering wheel, the seat regulation levers, the shifting paddles, as well as the radio mask.

The black carbon leather combined with also black Alcantara are also present.

Anderson Germany Maserati GranTurismo S Superior Black Edition Rear

Source: Anderson Germany

July 29, 2011

MR Car Design Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte has received another tuning package, but this time from MR Car Design. The saloon design always followed the motto: A luxury sports car with a place for four.

The tuning specialists added a stainless steel sport exhaust system with four tailpipes 76 mm in diameter each. The whole car has been lowered by installing H&R springs kit and for perfect stance. Windows tinting is available as an option.

Finally, the tuner has made an ECU re-map, which adds 30PS – totally 430PS (316 kW) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque.

MR Car Design Quattroporte stands on enormous Vossen alloy wheels in dimensions 9J x 22” fitted with 245/30 R22 at the front and 10.5J x 22” with 295/25 R22 at the rear.

Maserati’s flagship was produced in 2008 and was used by the Italian government as an official car. The President and the Head of government, however, each drive an armored version, which fuel consumption rate, because of its weight, is a carefully guarded state secret.

MR Car Design Maserati Quattroporte

Source: MR Car Design

June 6, 2011

Maserati GranTurismo MC US launch

Maserati has just added its top performance, road-legal beast – Maserati GranTurismo MC to the brand’s new stand-alone showroom in the prestigious TriBeCa area of New York.

Representing the fastest series Maserati ever offered on the US market, the GranTurismo MC tops a maximum speed of 298km/h yet is capable to accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds flat. These amazing figures are all possible thanks to the GranTurismo MC’s ultra-fast transmission and the 4.7 litre all-alloy V8 power unit, which delivers the exceptional 331 kW at 7000 rpm and 510 Nm of peak torque at 4750 revs.

Inspired by both the GranTurismo MC Stradale and the GranTurismo MC Trofeo race car, the new Maserati addition at the US market boasts tighter damping control and generate increased aerodynamic efficiency to improve ride height at higher speed without increasing the drag.

Maserati GranTurismo MC White - Side Angle

Source: Maserati

April 20, 2011

NOVITEC Maserati GranCabrio

NOVITEC TRIDENTE has just released a remarkably potent program for the last year’s launched Maserati GranCabrio, transforming it into a custom-styled, pure-blooded athlete. (more…)

April 11, 2011

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