Italian Ministry Orders 19 Maserati Quattroporte Limos Amidst Severe EU Economic Crisis

Unless you’ve been living in a cave these past few months and were completely cut-off from the outside world, you’ll surely have heard of the European economic crisis that started with the Greek debt and is now threatening to engulf many more European countries.

For the past two years, Greece taken extremely severe austerity measures to reduce its debt – though their implementation has left a lot to be desired. Italy and Spain are considered by many analysts to be next in line.

Yet the Italian Ministry of Defense recently ordered 19 range-topping Maserati Quattroporte limousines for government officials!

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Novitec Powers up Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale with a Supercharger

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale was introduced at last year's Paris Motor Show as a lighter and more hardcore alternative to the standard model. However, the Italian firm left the Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter V8 largely intact as it gained a mere 10HP over the S model producing 450-horses and 510 Nm (376 lb ft) of torque.

Famed German tuning house Novitec and its Tridente division, which specializes on Maserati models, decided to step in and offer owners of the GT MC Stradale an upgrade package that focuses on the performance aspect.

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Maserati Releases Confusing Video on New Kubang SUV [Plus New Photos]

There's no doubt the Fiat Group has done a pretty good job revitalizing Maserati since it acquired the famed brand from De Tomso in 1993.

And even though a much needed replacement for the Quattroporte sports saloon that has been on the market since 2004 has yet to be introduced, the Italians are already moving into new territory with the Kubang, the firm's first attempt in the SUV category.

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Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Review

Faithful to Maserati's commitment to introduce a new model every International Motor Show, the Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic premiered at the 2009 Motor Show in Geneva. The automatic features new Maserati Gran Turismo S is a 4.7 V8 that develops 440 hp (323kW) at 7,000 rpm. Maximum torque is 490 nm at 4.750 rpm.

 

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

The biggest news is the most effective combination of automatic transmission wet sump Maserati Gran Turismo V8 - has so far offered 4.2 L with automatic transmission and 4.7 liters electro-actuated gearbox. By combining a powerful V8 engine produces 323kW 4.7l and the smoothness of a 6-speed ZF automatic, Used Maserati Gran Turismo S highlight the original concept of Gran Turismo, at the same time it offers in top condition.

 

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

Skyhook suspension system with continuously variable shock absorbers offer a high level of comfort. Passive safety is further with the introduction of Gran Turismo Maserati range of passenger air bags new generation of low-risk deployment capabilities.

 

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

In accordance with the unique design of all the Maserati, the automatic features of the Maserati Gran Turismo S strikingly different style, making it instantly recognizable, "the new in-door mini-skirts with a topmost form, increasing the momentum of its profile and the new rims with 20 "Trident" design, reminiscent of the power and elegance of the car.

 

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

In addition, the on-board equipment further enhances the pleasure of the driver and three passengers, thanks to Bluetooth ® wireless technology, offered as standard, and iPod ® connectivity, request and fill in the Maserati Multi Media System.

 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

 

 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

 

 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Review

Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC Uusi nopein ja ja is tehokkain kevyin valikoiman Maserati car, tule myyntiin kun vuoden 2011 ensimmäisellä neljänneksellä. GranTurismo MC GT4 Trophy Innoittamana patellar palkittu Motorsport ja Mallejan Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC in enemmän Teho, vähemmän Paino, ja Yli veitsenterävän huippunopeus ohjattavuuden 300 km / h.

El nuevo Maserati GranTurismo MC Road and evening más Rápido, más ligero el coche y cuando rise to powerful Maserati gama la venta en el primer quarter of 2011. Inspirado por el Trofeo GranTurismo MC y los ganadores de carreras de Modelos Motorsports GT4, and the Maserati GranTurismo MC Road takes Potencia más, menos weight y manejo a vigorous Velocidad Máxima de 300 km / h.

Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale soddisfare i requisiti in degree of Gran Turismo di esigenze di autostrada bilanciare you guida e corse di desideri, and include the management and streamlined design il tre dei programmi di da corsa Insegnamenti della Maserati. Produce an aerodynamic più forza di produzione Giù per la resistenza di più al Vento, senza più potenza più produce fuel, ed è agile, senza il comfort di guida Sacrificare acclamato Gran Turismo S.

With 330kW (450 hp), Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC generates more power (7 kW, 10 hp) 4.7-liter V8 engine from the GranTurismo S, while its torque is 510 nm a further improvement of 20 Nm. Its race-bred heritage is highlighted by a 110 kg reduction in weight of the GranTurismo S, until 1770 kg. This reflects the benefits of maintaining optimal Maserati racing 48: 52 weight distribution, ensuring the balanced management of the tires and wear.

The Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC uses advanced electronics to reduce the time shift in the career of MC Shift Electro-improved transaxle operated by just 60 thousandths of a second. This helps everyone to significantly reduce the time from 0 to 100km / h speed, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale covered in just 4.6 seconds.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Road El es también la primera en la historia de Maserati take a para interruptor de modo en el lado de los Dedicado modos y el Deporte car en la Mejor de sus cuadros de diseño de simplificado send.

Dopo dei rimozione sedilia the post, the Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale è il cousin diventato Quando i due posti da Maserati MC12. Gran Turismo MC Benefit from Stradale has anche nuovi carbonium-ceramic Freni Brembo, Pirelli Pneumatici sviluppato his misura a unique design and rigid sospensione, leggera, sedilia carbonium di corsa in fiber.

Pressure for Maserati Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale come from existing customers who wanted a road-legal supercar that looked and felt like GT4 and Trophy race cars. The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale also the last step in the clear path between running programs and the production of Maserati road car, and sometimes back. In the 1990's, the car Ghibli Open Cup race gave birth to the Ghibli Cup and a decade later, the GranSport Trofeo GranSport MC Victory has created. At the height of the last unit in the Maserati racing history, winning the FIA ​​GT MC12 was developed directly from the MC12 Stradale.

Krop med unik design, der er af banen baseret På in krav, har Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC kraftigt Lant racerbil fra sin a, den Maserati GranTurismo MC, Baden Trophy Konfiguration og i GT4. Det har ny front splitter, kofanger, motorhjelm, front panel Vagt, karma, udstødning in New York og ENDDA bagkofanger. Because understrege skarpere Stradale Maserati GranTurismo MC Karakter, Maserati tilbyder Bilen og med SELV valgfri strawberry roll in the fire-Punkt sele Racing.

However, it also was designed to be easy to drive, so it retains all the inherent unity, handling and stability benefits of the long wheelbase of the GranTurismo S. He has the speed to be a road-legal race car, but management has to be considered a useful progressive supercar.

In this configuration, the Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale be on sale in February 2011 in all major markets except the United States, Canada and Korea.

 

2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition Review

Edition of the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S prices, the latest jewel in the Maserati range, made its official debut at the Geneva Auto Show 2010.

Six years after his birth, says the car that created the segment of luxury sport sedans received praise from fans of the parking public and the press. Maserati has decided to celebrate its success with a superb version, a blend of elegance and refinement of the sport's flagship brand, through a combination of very fine details, hand finished and features with a sporty flair.

 

During his six years of our lives, Maserati Quattroporte has received no fewer than 56 awards from the most prestigious publications in the automotive and life in fourteen countries on four continents: a worldwide acceptance of a car that was able to recreate them themselves over the years, never failing to maintain the attractiveness of the purity of lines and shapes created by the hand of Pininfarina, which defined an instant classic.

 

Awards edition Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, which is based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the goal is to combine in a car all the features that have made the reference point of the Trident flagship for its segment:

The unique and elegant style, mixed with a touch of sporty style because of the striking features were adopted in exterior and interior;

 

driving pleasure, because the "Premium Edition" is based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, which boasts a dynamic performance and world class;

craft of hand-finished details that make each car a unique product.

New finish fused quartz - pearlescent metallic gray with shades of gold - only this model that makes it instantly recognizable on the outside, and emphasizes the elegant lines of the body. Treatment chrome used on the outside of the side vents and radiator surround, is also mixed with 20 "Multi Trident dark gray with a polishing wheel.

 

The braking system that simulates the system will be installed Quattroporte Sport GT S, and uses dual-cast technology, is further enhanced by hand and polished calipers front and rear. With a Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition, Maserati and Brembo in this market for the first time, Polished calipers, were treated for Precision Mechanics and processes with a hand mirror finish that gives them special appearance and improve their athletic credentials at the same time.

 

Interior also testifies to a combination of sporting talent and craftsmanship that has always characterized the Maserati flagship sedan. Poltrona Frau leather seats with perforated Alcantara in combination with the new model continues the massage flow and Alcantara headlining. To complete the interior are particularly brushed aluminum door sills, and Piano Black satin wood moldings.

 

From a full meal was enriched with black chrome accents and leather side pocket. The attention to detail even extended to carpets, which are made of a material rich and sweet.

 

A special outer surface of the "Premiere Edition" series of plates complete the look of the car and a car makes it even more unique unmistakable.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Review

After a fantastic world with spruce convertible at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Maserati will use the Geneva Motor Show 2011 to take his grand-touring converted to a new level of performance and handling with the Maserati Gran Sport convertible.

Designed to provide a model tree to sit side more convertibles alongside Gran Turismo S and Quattroporte Sport GT S Maserati Gran Sport Convertible uses a more powerful and more fuel efficient Maserati, all alloy, 4.7-liter V8 coupled with six-speed ZF automatic transmission.

This naturally aspirated engine producing in this configuration is 331 kW (450 hp) and 510 Nm at the top of the rich, the fat torque curve. Maserati program for reducing friction has Maserati Gran Sport Convertible engine is more sensitive to input the most nuanced of the driver, while achieving a 6% reduction in fuel consumption. Top speed Maserati Gran Sport Convertible is 285 km / h.

This six-speed transmission features a high-speed software Auto MC-Shift is designed for the Maserati Gran Sport Convertible directly from the transmission in the Quattroporte Sport GT S. Maj MC Auto to optimize the results of reaction of a commitment to change even more intense.

Handling has received attention, too, with review and update the Skyhook active suspension - now sports development - and the adoption of the grooved and drilled with dual-cast brake discs.

Visually, the Maserati Gran Sport convertible features a more pronounced look-dynamic. This does not begin to spruce convertibles with a pointed nose and a black grille trident with red accents. The headlights now have a black look with brands blank page, while the front corner splitters, side skirts and redesigned are both body color. The Maserati Gran Sport Convertible also introduces a new body color for Maserati: Trionfale Rosso inspired by the Italian national colors of red used on the Maserati racing 1950 - 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio won his fifth world title at the wheel of an F1 250F red Maserati.