2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Review and Specs. Latest from Maserati to produce cars with a more charming, the maximum strength. No other car is the Maserati GranCabrio Sport. Equipped with a 4.7-liter v8 engine upgrade and increase horsepower by 10 to 450 hp. automatic transmission and increased fuel economy. This car also appeared at the geneva show in 2011.



Speed who owned 285 km / h and 0-100 km / h can produce good performance. Lavish display in the cab and underbody panels. six-speed transmission is a major mode of versions of this car.



The more-aggressive look is carried over inside the open-topped cabin, with a new seat-face design and drilled aluminium pedals. This car introduces changes to the gear-shifting system, with Maserati’s Active Shifting paddles now standard. The paddles, drawn from the Trofeo racing car, are longer than the standard steering column-mounted paddles and make shifting easier in enthusiastic driving.



This car give a 4.7-litre V8, taken straight from the high-performance GranTurismo MC Stradale. The new exhaust tips also help the Maserati to give a richer engine sound when the bypass valves are activated. The valves are always open in Manual-Sport mode, while they are open above 2500rpm in Auto-Sport mode.



This exhaust system allows Maserati to hit its target of improving the car’s performance and also give its customers access to a new open air musical theatre and a rich sound experience.



[Source: automotorcar.com]

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Review and Specs. Latest from Maserati to produce cars with a more charming, the maximum strength. No other car is the Maserati GranCabrio Sport. Equipped with a 4.7-liter v8 engine upgrade and increase horsepower by 10 to 450 hp. automatic transmission and increased fuel economy. This car also appeared at the geneva show in 2011.



Speed who owned 285 km / h and 0-100 km / h can produce good performance. Lavish display in the cab and underbody panels. six-speed transmission is a major mode of versions of this car.



The more-aggressive look is carried over inside the open-topped cabin, with a new seat-face design and drilled aluminium pedals. This car introduces changes to the gear-shifting system, with Maserati’s Active Shifting paddles now standard. The paddles, drawn from the Trofeo racing car, are longer than the standard steering column-mounted paddles and make shifting easier in enthusiastic driving.



This car give a 4.7-litre V8, taken straight from the high-performance GranTurismo MC Stradale. The new exhaust tips also help the Maserati to give a richer engine sound when the bypass valves are activated. The valves are always open in Manual-Sport mode, while they are open above 2500rpm in Auto-Sport mode.



This exhaust system allows Maserati to hit its target of improving the car’s performance and also give its customers access to a new open air musical theatre and a rich sound experience.



[Source: automotorcar.com]

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Review and Specs. Latest from Maserati to produce cars with a more charming, the maximum strength. No other car is the Maserati GranCabrio Sport. Equipped with a 4.7-liter v8 engine upgrade and increase horsepower by 10 to 450 hp. automatic transmission and increased fuel economy. This car also appeared at the geneva show in 2011.



Speed who owned 285 km / h and 0-100 km / h can produce good performance. Lavish display in the cab and underbody panels. six-speed transmission is a major mode of versions of this car.



The more-aggressive look is carried over inside the open-topped cabin, with a new seat-face design and drilled aluminium pedals. This car introduces changes to the gear-shifting system, with Maserati’s Active Shifting paddles now standard. The paddles, drawn from the Trofeo racing car, are longer than the standard steering column-mounted paddles and make shifting easier in enthusiastic driving.



This car give a 4.7-litre V8, taken straight from the high-performance GranTurismo MC Stradale. The new exhaust tips also help the Maserati to give a richer engine sound when the bypass valves are activated. The valves are always open in Manual-Sport mode, while they are open above 2500rpm in Auto-Sport mode.



This exhaust system allows Maserati to hit its target of improving the car’s performance and also give its customers access to a new open air musical theatre and a rich sound experience.



[Source: automotorcar.com]

Maserati apresenta Granturismo S com pacote esportivo

Maserati apresenta Granturismo S com pacote esportivo

Motoriza��o segue igual; destaque � o novo design externo.

A Maserati apresentou o Sport Pack do Granturismo S autom�tico. Dentre as mudan�as promovidas na nova vers�o do modelo est� um sistema de som mais potente e um software MC Auto Shift ainda mais veloz no c�mbio.

Externamente, o esportivo ganhou detalhes na cor Grigio Mercury Neptune, com saias laterias na cor do ve�culo, al�m de uma nova grelha preta, que confere mais agressividade ao carro. O logotipo da marca tamb�m ganhou detalhes em vermelho.

Em termos de motoriza��o, o Granturismo S segue igual, com propulsor 4.7 l, V8, que desenvolve 434 cavalos de pot�ncia.

Com o pacote esportivo, o modelo tem um acr�scimo de 3.840 libras em seu pre�o, que agora � de 92.480 libras (cerca de R$ 236 mil).

Fonte: Quatro Rodas

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport cars prices and reviews

Maserati GranCabrio Sport uses the latest version of Maserati’s sonorous, all-alloy 4.7-litre V8, taken straight from the high-performance GranTurismo MC Stradale. This naturally aspirated engine produces 450 horsepower (331kW) at 7000rpm: that is10hp more than the GranCabrio. It is also rich with torque, with a peak of 510Nm (20Nm more than the GranCabrio) arriving at 4750rpm. Eighty percent...

Maserati prepara novos sed�s e SUV

Maserati prepara novos sed�s e SUV

Marca espera ganhar mercado com novidades

O CEO da Fiat, Sergio Marchionne, tem planos ambiciosos para a Maserati. O executivo pretende aumentar suas vendas em quase dez vezes, atingindo 50 mil unidades, volume muito maior que os 5.675 ve�culos comercializados em 2010.
Para atingir este objetivo, a marca vai apostar no lan�amento de novos modelos, que devem aproveitar v�rios componentes dos carros da Chrysler � a Fiat adquiriu o conglomerado norte-americano em 2010.
A Maserati deve apresentar dois novos sed�s para substituir a linha Quattroporte, aproveitando a tecnologia dos sed�s grandes da Chrysler, como o Chrysler 300 e o Dodge Avenger.
J� a terceira novidade da Maserati ser� um in�dito utilit�rio esportivo � para desespero dos f�s mais tradicionais da marca. Segundo informa��es da ag�ncia de not�cias Automotive News, o carro ser� constru�do na mesma linha de montagem do Jeep Grand Cherokee, localizada em Jefferson North, Detroit.
Os executivos da Maserati garantem que os novos modelos n�o ser�o apenas Chryslers com o logotipo do tridente italiano. Todos ter�o carrocerias e interiores completamente distintos dos modelos dos quais derivam, al�m de nova suspens�o (dianteira e traseira) e propulsores desenvolvidos exclusivamente pelos italianos. As �nicas pe�as em comum ser�o aquelas que ficam longe dos olhos dos clientes, como acontece com Bentley Continental e VW Phaeton, por exemplo.




Fonte: Quatro Rodas

Black Card Holders Just as Likely to own a Hyundai as a Bentley or an Audi

If you are one of American Express’ very special customers, and have US$16.3 million in assets and an annual household income of around US$1.3 million, you may be granted the privilege of one of their black Centurion Cards.
Simon Cowell has one, as does Kanye West, Denzel Washington and Lindsay Lohan. Interestingly, and of more concern to readers of this blog, you might also be the proud owner of a Hyundai.

During the course of a presentation at the South Korean automaker’s Ann Arbor engineering and research centre, Hyundai’s U.S. Chief John Krafcik revealed that some 6% of “Black Card” holders own a Hyundai – a percentage shared with those who own Bentleys and Audis.

Black Card Holders Just as Likely to own a Hyundai as a Bentley or an Audi

If you are one of American Express’ very special customers, and have US$16.3 million in assets and an annual household income of around US$1.3 million, you may be granted the privilege of one of their black Centurion Cards.
Simon Cowell has one, as does Kanye West, Denzel Washington and Lindsay Lohan. Interestingly, and of more concern to readers of this blog, you might also be the proud owner of a Hyundai.

During the course of a presentation at the South Korean automaker’s Ann Arbor engineering and research centre, Hyundai’s U.S. Chief John Krafcik revealed that some 6% of “Black Card” holders own a Hyundai – a percentage shared with those who own Bentleys and Audis.

Black Card Holders Just as Likely to own a Hyundai as a Bentley or an Audi

If you are one of American Express’ very special customers, and have US$16.3 million in assets and an annual household income of around US$1.3 million, you may be granted the privilege of one of their black Centurion Cards.
Simon Cowell has one, as does Kanye West, Denzel Washington and Lindsay Lohan. Interestingly, and of more concern to readers of this blog, you might also be the proud owner of a Hyundai.

During the course of a presentation at the South Korean automaker’s Ann Arbor engineering and research centre, Hyundai’s U.S. Chief John Krafcik revealed that some 6% of “Black Card” holders own a Hyundai – a percentage shared with those who own Bentleys and Audis.

Maserati Nice Car

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Norbert Kiss added Race 2 to his haul from Budapest. The Hungarian topped each session from free practice on at the Hungaroring for the third round of the Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC. Kiss is competing in the Team classification and has been head and shoulders above the others this weekend. In Race 1, he beat off Cedric Sbirrazzuoli from AF Corse and Janos Vida, his fellow Hungarian from Auto 2 magazine, racing as a guest. The Team podium was rounded off by Emanuele Smurra, Swiss Team (11th overall). In the second race, Kiss cruised away after a series of quick laps. Behind him, Phil Bastiaans (competing in the Team series) made up for the morning race when he had to pull out with a puncture. Third across the line was Romagna-based driver Piancastelli, who collected another category victory and moves into second spot overall. In doing so he made up precious points on leader David Baldi, fifth across the line behind Venezuelan Ardagna

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2011 Maserati review and features with prices

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Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic, 2010

Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic, 2010

 

True to Maserati's commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic will premi�re at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440 HP (323kW) at 7000 rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4.750 rpm.

The major novelty is the combination of the automatic transmission with the most powerful wet sump Maserati V8 on the GranTurismo - until now offered as 4.2 l with automatic transmission and 4.7 l with an electro-actuated gearbox. Thanks to the combination of the 323kW produced by the powerful 4.7l V8 engine and the smoothness of the ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic stresses the original granturismo concept while at the same time offering peak performance.

The Skyhook suspension system featuring continuously adjustable dampers provides great driving comfort. Passive safety is further enhanced thanks to the introduction on the Maserati GranTurismo range of a new generation passenger air-bag with Low Risk Deployment functionality.

Consistently with the unmistakable design of all Maseratis, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features some marked stylistic differences which make it immediately recognisable: the new under-door mini-skirts featuring a prominent shape, which enhances the dynamism of its profile and the new 20" wheel rims with "Trident" design, which recall the strength and elegance of the car.

A further enriched equipment increases the on board pleasure for the driver and the three passengers, thanks to the Bluetooth� Wireless Technology, offered as standard, and the Ipod� interface, available upon request, which complete the Maserati Multi Media System.

Maserati MC12

Origem: Wikip�dia, a enciclop�dia livre.

Maserati MC12
Construtor:	Maserati
Produ��o:	2004 � 2005 (50 unidades)
Classe:	superesportivo
Layout:	Grand tourer
Motor:	V12
Modelos similares:	Pagani Zonda Saleen S7 Koenigsegg CCX Porsche Carrera GT Ferrari Enzo

O Maserati MC12 � um autom�vel superdeportivo produzido pela fabricante italiana Maserati durante os anos 2004 e 2005 para competir no Campeonato FIA GT, um campeonato de gran turismo organizado pela Federa��o Internacional do Autom�vel.

Em seu primeiro ano de produ��o fabricaram-se 30 unidades, das quais 5 n�o eram para a venda; ao ano seguinte, fabricaram-se 30 mais, resultando um total de 60 unidades produzidas em dois anos. Venderam-se 50 carros por 600.000 � a clientes selecionados.

O MC12 usa o chassis do Ferrari Enzo, mas � maior em todas suas dimens�es. Seu motor de gasolina � um V12 atmosf�rico de 6.0 litros de cilindrada, quatro v�lvulas por cilindro e 632 CV de pot�ncia m�xima. A velocidade m�xima do MC12 � de 330 km/h, contra os 350 km/h do Ferrari Enzo.

O MC12 colocou a volta de Maserati � competi��o ap�s 37 anos de aus�ncia.

A vers�o de rua foi produzida com a finalidade de poder homologar a vers�o de corridas, dado que um dos requisitos para a participa��o no campeonato FIA GT � a produ��o de, ao menos, 25 ve�culos de rua. Assim, tr�s modelos GT1 do MC12 participaram no campeonato FIA GT obtendo bons resultados, entre eles um primeiro posto em 2004 na corrida de Zhuhai, China. Em 2005, os MC12 correram na American Le Mans Series, mas sofreram penaliza��es por exceder do tamanho m�ximo permitido.

Motor

O MC12 tem um motor V12 derivado do Ferrari Enzo de 232 kg (511 lb), seis litros (5.998 cc 366 cu in), montado a 65�. A cada cilindro tem quatro v�lvulas, lubricadas por um sistema de c�rter seco e com uma rela��o de compress�o de 11.2:1. Tudo isto combinado proporciona um par motor m�ximo de 652 Nm (481 lbf�ft) a 5.500 rpm e uma pot�ncia m�xima de 465 Kw (632 PS / 621 CV) a 7.500 rpm. A linha vermelha das revolu��es est� em 7.500, apesar de ser seguro chegar at� 7.700 (o Ferrari Enzo tem a linha vermelha nas 8.200 revolu��es).

O Maserati MC12 pode acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h (62 mph) em 3,8 segundos (ainda que numa prova da revista Motor Trend conseguiu-se em 3,7 segundos) e chegar a 200 km/h (125 mph) em 9,9 segundos. O MC12 pode completar o quarto de milha come�ando parado em 11,3 segundos com uma velocidade final de 200 km/h (125 mph) ou um quil�metro em 20,1 segundos. A velocidade m�xima do Maserati MC12 � de 330 km/h (205 mph).

A pot�ncia � transmitida �s rodas por uma transmiss�o semiautom�tica de seis velocidades montada na parte trasera. Como j� se disse, a caixa de mudan�as � a mesma que a do Ferrari Enzo, modificada para ter uma rela��o de marchas diferente e com o novo nome de "Maserati Cambiocorsa". Proporciona um tempo de mudan�a de 150 milisegundos. � mec�nica com embraiagem de duas platos de 215 mil�metros (8,5 pulgadas).

Fonte:http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maserati_MC12

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Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. The company's headquarters is now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. It has been owned by the Italian car giant Fiat S.p.A. since 1993. Inside the Fiat Group, Maserati was initially associated with Ferrari S.p.A., but more recently it has become part of the sports car group including Alfa Romeo.

Geneva Preshow: Maserati's Go-Faster GrandCabrio Sport

It's been a year-and-a-half since Maserati lifted the wraps off a drop-top version of its GranTurismo coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in late 2009, and now the Italians are getting ready to expand the range of the GranCabrio with the presentation of a sportier variant at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

The new GranCabrio Sport follows in the footsteps of its hardtop sibling offering an improved chassis, more horse power and optimized gearshift response. The convertible is motivated by a more potent and fuel-efficient version of the firm's all-alloy 4.7-litre naturally-aspirated V8 churning out 450HP and 510 Nm or 376.2 lb-ft of peak torque, an increase of 10HP and 20Nm respectively over the standard GranCabrio. The top speed of the GranCabrio Sport is 285km/h or 177mph.

The company said the engine benefits from what it describes as "Maserati’s Friction Reduction Program", without providing any specific details, but claims a 6% reduction in fuel consumption.

The V8 is coupled to an upgraded ZF six-speed automatic transmission equipped with the MC Auto Shift software from the Quattroporte Sport GT S, which promises faster shift times. Maserati's engineers also revised the car's Skyhook active-suspension system and added grooved and drilled dual-cast brake discs.

On the outside, the GranCabrio Sport receives some mild tweaks in the form of a black grille, smoked headlamps with white sidemarks, new front corner splitters and redesigned side skirts. There's also a new shade of red called Rosso Trionfale, said to have been inspired by the red Italian national colors used on 1950s racing Maseratis.

Sales of the GranCabrio Sport will start from summer 2011.

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