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It’s the kind of discussion that often crops up when car guys get together – which is the fastest? If money was no object, what supercar would you go for?
Well, on lucky person – with the aid of a support team and a professional driver – set out to answer the question, by seeing which of five supercars would be the quickest around the legendary ‘Green Hell’, the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Continue to read: Maserati Smashes Nürburgring Lap Record
Yesterday we noticed that Maserati has something new coming when they had placed a message on their web site: “We are going to surprise you”.
We are not sure is this the surprise they were thinking of, but it surely is interesting as they have released first images and details of the GranTurismo MC Corse Concept.
GranTurismo MC Corse Concept is based on the 430 hp GranTurismo S. The engine has been upgraded with a new air intake system, competition-spec catalytic converters, revised airflow and a center-exit exhaust. Power increase compared to the GranTurismo S is 20 hp, boosting the total output to 450 hp.
Continue to read: Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept
Every automaker is trying to get some attention when it comes to the upcoming Paris Motor Show. This time all visitors to Maserati web site are greeted with a message: “We are going to surprise you” followed by a poll asking you to guess what event will take place on the first day of the Paris Motor Show.
Continue to read: Maserati is going to surprise you!
Maserati Quattroporte, the model which established the category of ”Luxury Sports Saloons”, can be considered something of a Maserati masterpiece.
After five years of success, with more than 15,000 cars delivered and 46 international awards, the Quattroporte is now being presented with a new look and new technical solutions.
Continue to read: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte S
Yesterday we brought you a story of a tuned Ferrari Enzo by Edo Competition and today we have another supercar that has been modified by Edo Competition. Seems like the factory MC12 was not powerful enough.
Even though Maserari MC12 shares the same chassis with Ferrari Enzo its performance figures are lower due to extra weight it has. To make the MC12 faster Edo reduced the weight by 100kg and boosted the engine output to 700hp!
After that the performance numbers are the same as on the Enzo they tuned. 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 3.5 seconds. Maximum speed 370 km/h (230 mph).
Continue to read: Maserati MC12 gets a power boost by Edo Competition
A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupe’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.
Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 hp V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.
Continue to read: Maserati presents the GranTurismo S
With a lot of attention being focused on the hot new GranTurismo, Maserati decided to add some spice to its existing Quattroporte so it wouldn’t fall off people’s radar. It will be showing a new Quattroporte Sport GT S in Frankfurt next month, which will push the performance envelope a little further with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, revised suspension for better handling, upgraded brakes and a fresh aero treatment. The Quattroporte GT S also gets lowered 10mm in front and 25mm out back, plus stiffer springs and shocks.
Continue to read: Maserati to unveil Quattroporte GT S
