Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale (2012) | The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale responds to demands for a GranTurismo the which can balance on-road driving needs with race-driving desires and it incorporates the handling and aerodynamic lessons from Maserati's three racing programs. The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale uses advanced electronics to cut gear-shift times from the upgraded MC Race Shift elector-actuated trans axle gearbox to just 60 milliseconds.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Maserati is also the first in history to have a dedicated Race mode alongside the upgraded Auto and Sport modes in its simplified dashboard layout. With the removal of the rear seats, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Becomes the first two-seat Maserati since the MC12.

The push for the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Maserati came from existing customers who wanted a road-legal super sports car That looked and felt like the GT4 and Trofeo race cars. The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale also provides the latest step in the well-trodden path Between Maserati's racing programs and its production road cars and, Often, back again.

At the pinnacle of recent Maserati's road-to race story, the FIA GT-winning MC12 was developed directly from the MC12 Stradale. With a unique body design is based around That the requirements of the track, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale has Borrowed Heavily from its racing car stablemates, the Maserati GranTurismo MC, both in the Trofeo and GT4 configurations. To emphasize the harder-edged nature of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, Maserati even offers the car with an optional roll cage and a four-point racing harness.

Maserati GranCabrio Sport (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Maserati GranCabrio Sport (2012) | With more power, a faster gearshift and a distinctively aggressive look, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport has given a harder-edged Maserati convertible to sit alongside the GranTurismo S and the Quattroporte Sport GT S as the flagships of Their respective performance ranges. Public ally unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport combines an upgraded 4.7-liter V8 engine with a horsepower increase of 10 to 450 hp and improved fuel economy with the faster MC Auto Shift transmission. Visually, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport is characterized by a more-pronounced dynamic look.

The upgraded "Sport Skyhook" uses acceleration sensors to register wheel and chassis movement. With the Maserati GranCabrio Sport, the Sky hook system management software and received upgraded dampers to give a sharper focus on handling, grip and balance, while even the springs and anti-roll bars have been upgraded. This all helps the GranCabrio Sport to stop in just 35 meters from 100km / h.

The Maserati GranCabrio Sport is the first Maserati to match the upgraded, 450hp version of the 4.7-liter engine with the day-to-day luxury of a fully automatic transmission. This six-speed transmission includes the super-fast MC Auto Shift mode and has been developed for the Maserati GranCabrio Sport directly from the transmission in the Quattroporte Sport GT S. The MC Auto Shift mode contains a launch-control mode and is active in both Manual and Automatic Sport Sport modes to Provide faster gearshift times and to automatically "blips" the throttle during down-shifts. To operate the MC Start Strategy (launch-control mode), the driver turns off the MSP in Auto Sport mode, then holds the brake pedal while pressing the accelerator.  The transmission Gives the driver five distinct operating modes: Auto, Normal, Manual-Normal, Auto, Sport, Manual-Sport and Ice.

A series of Relatively small upgrades in critical areas have created an integrated, dynamic design Immediately That differentiates the Maserati GranCabrio Sport from the rest of the GranCabrio range and identifies it with both the Quattroporte Sport GT S and the GranTurismo S. It's a color That highlights the Maserati GranCabrio Sport's strong personality, yet maintains its elegant and slim look. The strong, distinctive grille GranCabrio receives even more character with a new black color, while the grille's Maserati Trident receives the red Accents That are reserved for the fastest car in each of Maserati's model ranges.

2013 Maserati Kubang

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Maserati Kubang | For some reason today SUVs never seem to offer the kind of uplifting driving pleasure and luxury are two Givens That atmosphere of today's high-end sports and luxury cars. The idea of a sport luxury SUV is naturally not totally new to Maserati. At a time in the which few other brands were going in the direction of a sport luxury SUV, Maserati was already thinking to build one. Maserati Kubang - a new Maserati luxury sport utility vehicle in the SUV segment will Represent a natural direction for the company to enlarge its product range and Strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market.

The essence and all major system components of the Maserati sports luxury SUV will unmistakably be a Maserati: style, engine, suspensions, brakes, handling and performance will all be 100% of Maserati in picture-perfect continuity with the brand's core values of sportiness, style, elegance, luxury, performance and craftsmanship. The distinctive style That makes the Maserati Kubang Immediately recognizable as a true Maserati has been created by the Maserati Style Center headed by Lorenzo Ramaciotti.

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

Maserati Travel Kit Capsule by Fendi

I was expecting for this news from Maserati! They finally have a travel kit from a luxury brand. I know it is not shocking news but Maserati is one of the closest brand that can engage with fashion easily. Unlike other brands, Maserati design consist of notions that are related with the fashion. Especially the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models are designed based on the curves of female and male bodies. And this design concept leads Maserati to be differentiate from the competitors, also creates a link with fashion. Unlike other brands, Maserati is not only promoting power and technology, they also promote their timeless design. Moreover, the colour scheme, interior production and the leather quality always give that feelings.

Now, Maserati started to offer a travel kit designed by fashion brand Fendi. Fendi offers hats, sunglasses, valets, small bags, big bags, key rings, scarf and luggage. Don’t ask for the price, I have no idea and I don’t think they will be cheap!

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2012 Maserati Quattroporte

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | For 2012, the base trim is no longer available, and the S and Sport GT S trims are Carried over. The Quattroporte is Maserati's flagship luxury performance sedan. The S trim's 4.7-liter V8 puts out 425 horsepower and the Sport GT S '4.7-liter V8 Produces 433 horsepower.

Standard features include Brembo brakes, 20-inch alloy wheels, bi-directionally-adaptive xenon headlights, heated leather power seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors and a Bose sound system with hard drive and navigation system. The Sport GTS S features a unique grille and bumpers, lowered sport suspension, MC-Auto Shift software package for racing-style control of gear changes, Alcantara trim on the seats and throughout the interior, and TitanTex (an aluminum-coated titanium fiber fabric ) interior trim.

The 2012 Quattroporte is available in S and Sport GT S trims. Despite weighing about 4.400 pounds, the Maserati Quattroporte manages to feel like a car half its size with well-weighted steering, limited body roll and a captivating eagerness to change direction. Steering is sharp and communicative, and the Quattroporte's unique-in-its-class front mid-mounted engine, its weight set entirely AFT of the front axles, Gives the car outstanding balance. The overall shape is handsome and well proportioned, as expensive Italian cars almost invariably are.

The Maserati Quattroporte, Sport GT and Executive GT arrive with hefty price tags, though, and They Do not offer the same straight-line punch as some of Their full-size luxury sedan European or Japanese competitors. QP drivers will forgo the pleasures of iPod and Bluetooth. There is no smart-key available, no power trunk closure, no road-following headlamps.

2013 Maserati Granturismo Sport

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Maserati Granturismo Sport | The new 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport features a redesigned front bumper. That improves the air flow and the cooling of the front brakes, while the space Between the new headlamps and the tradition oval grille is united by a new styling element.

 

For the rear, Maserati has added restyled, darker light clusters. The current Sport 2013 Maserati GranTurismo was unveiled back at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show and uses a 4.7-liter V8 engine delivers 440 hp That.

The car displayed at the Geneva Show is painted in a brand new color called "Blu Sofisticato" which shows off the car's lines to the best advantage.The 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport interior was also redesigned to offer a sportier feeling.

The new 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport is powered by the same 4.7-liter V8 engine found in the current GranTurismo S, but massaged to deliver an extra 20 HP. With the extra 20 HP, the new sports coupe will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, up to a top speed of 186 mph. Prices for the new 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport Announced will be closer to its market launch.

 

 

 

Fiat 500C Abarth Maserati

Here comes another sexy Fiat 500C! This model is based on the Abarth version and designed for Maserati. Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati, don’t ask me why it is called 695. I really don’t know.

This version is only limited to 499 units and powered by a 1,4-lt turbo petrol engine (180PS) with automated manual gearbox. Actually, design features are more distinctive than the technical features, you may see this through the precise accuracy of the stitches on the seats. Eventually, the quality of the production is really high inside the car; the instrument panel is made by British brand Jaeger LeCoultre, the leather is sand beige Poltrona Frau, exterior is three stage clear coat Pontevecchio Bordeux and looks exquisite. And also a very nice diffuser at the rear end!

This car is a competitor for Mini Inspired by Goodwood and Aston Martin Cygnet. Actually, it is much better than the Cygnet, I am sorry but this is the truth. Why? Because, this 500C has a specially designed exhaust to give the impression of Maserati style excitement in a small car.

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Frank Stephenson

A few hours ago, I found some interviews with Frank Stephenson on YouTube. If you don’t know Frank, I am sure you know his designs; BMW X5, Mini, Maserati MC12, Maserati Quattroporte, Ferrari F430, Ferrari 612, Fiat 500, McLaren MP4-12C and many other cars. In my opinions, he will be remembered as one of the most influential car designer in his era. Especially his interpretation of the new Mini and new Fiat 500 are the most remarkable cars of this century, and never getting old Quattroporte!

We will find more about him on these interviews. And additional information to his Wikipedia page, he stayed in Istanbul, Turkey for six years!

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