Michael Schumacher, one of the world’s greatest drivers, and Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese, one of the world’s greatest bartenders, teamed up to show how drinking and driving don’t mix.

The video shows Schumacher showing off his extreme driving skills in a Maserati GranTurismo S as Calabrese tries to mix the perfect cocktail.

Thanks for the tip Mike.

- By: Kap Shah

Maserati will unveil a convertible version of its GranTurismo at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September later this year.

It is reported that the Maserati GranTurismo Spider will feature a hard-top and will easily accommodate four-passengers. Power will most likely come form the current 405-hp engine found in the base GranTurismo. No word on whether Maserati will offer a GranTurismo Spider S with a 440-hp 4.7L V8  from the GranTurismo S.

The Maserati GranTurismo Spider will go on sale in early 2010, with prices to start around $130,000. It will rival the Mercedes-Benz SL550, Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster, Jaguar XKR convertible, and the BMW M6 convertible. 

- By: Kap Shah

Source: CARandDRIVER

Maserati announced today that it will unveil the GranTurismo S Automatic at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week. The GranTurismo S Automatic will be powered by the same 4.7L V8 making a total of 440-hp with a maximum torque of 361 lb-ft.

The engines will be mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox. Other than that, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features all the aggressive styling from its GranTurismo S sibling along with the 20-inch wheels. Inside the GranTurismo S Automatic features Bluetooth as standard with an optional iPod interface that completes the Maserati Multi Media System.

As reported before, Maserati will unveil the GranTurismo Spyder (convertible) at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic:

One of the few luxury automakers to report record sales in 2008, Maserati plans on stay pretty busy for 2009. Following the launch of the new 2009 Maserati Quattroporte GTS, unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Maserati will be adding a GranTurismo GTS later this year.

The Maserati GranTurismo S currently produces 440-hp from a 4.7L V8. The GranTurismo GTS is expected to have more power mated to a fully automatic unit.

Joining the GranTurismo GTS will be a new convertible, or GranTurismo Spyder, in early 2010. Maserati says that the GranTurismo Spyder will easily accommodate four passengers. It is expected to make its auto show debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Source: What Car

The 450-hp Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept was created by Maserati Style Center as a racing-version of the GranTurismo S made just for the track. It was reported last month that Maserati is considering a road-going version of the car that would compete with the likes of the Porsche GT3 RS.

Well while Maserati is still considering, the Italian automaker unveiled the new MC Sport Line at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show that adds to Maserati’s already extensive list of personalized features which enhance the look of your Maserati GranTurismo or GranTurismo S.

Maserati is presenting the MC Sport Line with the GranTurismo S at the Bologna Show which features a front and rear carbon fiber spoiler straight from the GranTurismo MC Corse Concept, new side skirts finished in matte-black, carbon fiber mirror housing and door handles and glossy black 20-inch wheels.

Maserati GranTurismo S with MC Sport Line Package:

HAMANN hasn’t gotten around to offering us a Maserati GranTurismo with more power but it is offering its 21-inch EDITION RACE wheels for the sexiest car in Maserati’s collection. The set includes FA 9.0Jx21 with 245/30ZR21 tires and RA 12.5Jx21 with 345/45ZR21 tires.

You can throw the look-changing set of wheels on your 405-hp 4.5L V8 GranTursimo or your 440-hp 4.7L V8 GranTurismo S.

We’re looking forward to a HAMANN aerodynamic and performance package in the future.

Check out more images after the jump.

HAMANN 21-inch EDITION RACE Wheels for Maserati GranTurismo:

Remember that Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept that we saw in Paris?  The car was produced by Maserati Style Center as a racing version of the 440-hp GranTurismo S made for the track. The GranTurismo has been with Maserati for almost a year and half now with hotter ‘S’ version being the range-topper. Well, if the S isn’t hardcore enough for you, you’ll be happy to learn that Maserati is considering a road-going version of the MC Corse Concept.

The GranTurismo MC Corse Concept is powered by the same 4.7L V8 from the GranTurismo S but makes an additional 10 horses for a total of 450-hp and a peak torque of 376 lb-ft. It also gets upgraded brakes, improved aerodynamics, a lighter and more stiff chassis and an upgraded suspension. Maserati Style Center topped it off with 18-inch allow wheels and an FIA-approved roll cage.

According to EVO, if the sales of the GranTurismo and GranTurismo S stay strong Maserati will build a road-going ‘halo’ model based on the GranTurismo MC Corse to compete with the likes of Porsche’s GT3 RS.

Of course, before that takes place, we’ll see a drop-top GranTurismo.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept:

Source: EVO

Ever since we’ve seen the new Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept, we’ve fallen in love with the GranTurismo even more than before. We’re hoping Maserati brings it to the 2008 LA Auto Show next month – but until then we’ve found a video of the car being tested at the Monza circuit motorsport race track by Vodafone FIA GT driver, Andrea Bertolini.

The video shows the view from the inside of the concept doing a hot lap around Monza. The GranTurismo MC Corse Concept gets upgraded brakes, improved aerodynamics, a lighter and more stiff chassis, upgraded suspension settings for racing capabilities and of course, more performance. And by more performance we mean an additional 10-hp from the 440-hp 4.7L V8 from the GranTurismo S.

Follow the jump for the video.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept:

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept:

We already know that Maserati is working on a Spyder (convertible) version of the GranTurismo. Also, in the works is a baby sibling to the GranTurismo that will most likely be a Spyder setup as well – targeting the Porsche 911 and Jaguar XK with a price range of £60,000 ($105,440 USD).

According to AutoExpress’ latest spy shots, the baby GranTurismo will get a folding metal roof. Inspired by the Ferrari California, the roof will be electrically operated and will disappear into the boot in about 14 seconds.

Under the hood will be a less powerful version of big brother GranTurismo’s 4.2 liter V8 producing close to 400-hp. 0 to 60 mph is expected to come in around 5 seconds with a top speed of 170 mph. Insiders say it will also have a stiffer suspension than the GranTurismo, giving it a more sportier drive. Transmission setup will consist of Maserati’s DuoSelect paddleshift rather than a full automatic.

Expect a release date of early 2009, with sales to kick off late next year.

Maserati GranTurismo S:

Source: AutoExpress

Development is well in progress for the convertible version of the Maserati GranTurismo that is set to arrive next year in March. 

According to new information from AutoExpress, the Maserati GranTurismo convertible, so far known as Maserati GTC, will follow in the footsteps of the Ferrari California with a hardtop instead of a soft-top.

It will share almost everything with its coupe GranTurismo brother, however Maserati may use the 435-hp 4.7 liter V8 from the GranTurismo S to compensate for the extra burden of the folding hardtop.

Maserati GranTurismo S:

Source: AutoExpress

After giving us some new images of the GranTurismo in April, Maserati today send us some new images of the GranTurismo S.

Refresher: Power comes from a 4.7L V8 engine that produces 440 horsepower that is mated with an electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift. The GranTurismo S comes with high-performance Brembo brakes as first introduced on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

Click through for more images.

Maserati GranTurismo S:

Adding to our already massive Maserati GranTurismo, here are some new images of the sexy Italianess. In the words of Jason Plato from Fifth Gear: “It’s a bit like marrying a supermodel, then finding out a couple of weeks later she likes reading books.”

But of course, that’s until you hit the Sport button or just cash out extra money for the 440-hp GranTurismo S.

Refresher: Maserati GranTurismo is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405-hp giving it the ability to do 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.

Click through for more images.

Maserati GranTurismo New Images:

Maserati and Salvatore Ferragamo Luggage Gallery:

Maserati GranTurismo Gallery:

Source: MotorTrend

[tags]Cars, Car, Auto, Automobile, Vehicles, Technology, Auto News, News, Automotive, Maserati[/tags]

We were pretty pissed off when Maserati was a no show at the 2008 New York Auto Show since we were waiting to sit in the new GranTurismo S. We were pretty eager to bring you guys live shots of the sexy new Maserati but you can blame the Italians for that.

Anyway, we got a video of the GranTurismo S from Maserati giving you a chance to get up-close-and-personal with the car and to see it in action.

Refresher: 4.7 liter V8 engine producing 440 horsepower, mated with an electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift. The GranTurismo S comes with high-performance Brembo bakes as first introduced on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

Click through for the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-m-OpU3dzs

Maserati GranTurismo S Gallery:

[tags]Cars, Car, Auto, Automobile, Vehicles, Technology, Auto News, News, Automotive, Maserati[/tags]

Yesterday we brought you news from AutoExpress that Maserati will debut the GranTurismo S at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Today we have more details from the Maserati press release and official images for you to drool over.

The Maserati GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine producing 440 horsepower (reported as 435 yesterday) and is mated with an electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift. The GranTurismo S comes with high-performance Brembo bakes as first introduced on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

With minimal aesthetic changes to the outside, the inside of the GranTurismo S Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara upholstery and figure-hugging front and rear sports seats.

Maserati GranTurismo S Gallery:

Press Release:

MASERATI PRESENTS THE GRANTURISMO S

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 coupé’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.

The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology – a dual casting of cast iron and aluminium, paired with aluminium mono-bloc 6-piston brake callipers, ensuring optimised braking performance.

On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.

The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.

[tags]Cars, Car, Auto, Automobile, Vehicles, Technology, Auto News, News, Automotive, Maserati[/tags]

Updated: Official: Maserati GranTurismo S, now with more pics and details

Ah yes, the Maserati GranTurismo. The car already has a very special place in hearts and next week at the Geneva Motor Show, our feelings will only get stronger for this sexy coupe as Maserati brings us the GranTurismo S. The Maserati GranTurismo S will take this stylish coupe into the high-performance league with an extra 30 horsepower.

The Maserati GranTurismo S will be powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine producing up to 435 horsepower and will be matted to Maserati’s quick-shifting automated manual gearbox. The range-topping GranTurismo also comes with powerful Brembo brakes as standard. More performance details will be announced next week at the Geneva Motor Show.

There are also minor changes to the exterior styling tweaks to give the GranTurismo a more aggressive look. The interior is trimmed with leather and Alcantara and features a bespoke seat design.

Not to mention the convertible GranTurismo is also on its way next year.

Source: AutoExpress

[tags]Cars, Car, Auto, Automobile, Vehicles, Technology, Auto News, News, Automotive, Maserati[/tags]