Some new rumors are floating around the mill regarding Maserati’s next efforts to expand its lineup and replace the wonderful, but aging Quattroporte. Word says that an all-new Quattroporte will possibly debut at next year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Reports have stated the new Quattroporte will be six inches wider and two inches longer than the current version. But despite the increase in size, the new Quattroporte is also said to get a 220lb diet.

Within that same rumor, there was a hint that Maserati could also introduce a smaller version of the Quattroporte for 2013. Though despite the sparse details, the “baby Quattroporte” will be roughly the same size as the current BMW 5-Series (which is still huge) and will be powered by either the choice of a turbocharged V6 gas or diesel engine.

In terms of Maserati’s other cars, reports also say that the Kubang SUV concept could see a production version as early as 2014 and will be based on the current Jeep Grand Cherokee. As for the also aging GranTurismo and GranCabrio, replacements are projected for 2015.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: WorldCarFans

Outside, the Limited Edition is coated in Sebring Blue paint in a matte finish, and includes carbon fiber accents, a set of 20-inch alloy wheels, and polished aluminum brake calipers. The interior gets a set of sport seats covered in Alcantara, special Anniversary badges on the center console, and more carbon fiber trim.

Power comes from the same 4.7-liter V8 that produces 444-hp and 376lb-ft of torque found in the standard GranTurismo S, which enables it to go from 0-62 mph time of 4.9 seconds, and a top speed of 183 mph.

- By: Alexandra Koken

“Ferrari doesn’t play with Bentley and with Porsche, it plays in its own box,” Marchionne said in an interview.

Prior to the conceptualization of Maserati’s first ever SUV, Marchionne had considered branding their at-the-time “new luxury SUV” idea as a Ferrari. However, he didn’t feel that was suitable for Ferrari’s image. And to add, Marchionne clearly pointed out that Ferrari has no plans to launch a four-door rival to the Aston Marton Rapide as the Maserati Quattroporte is more of a suitable competitor.

“We have invested as heavily as we have in Maserati because this brand has all the elements of the proper DNA to play in that fight,” he said.

Unlike the rest of the Fiat brand, Ferrari’s growth will still be limited to an annual sales figure of just 10,000 in the mid-term, up from 7,000 last year, he continued. He also said that increasing the annual sales of Ferrari would be “dangerous” to the integrity of the brand.

“It’s absolutely crucial,” he pointed out. “The uniqueness of that brand cannot be minimized and so we are very, very careful.”

After Marchionne’s plans for Maserati set in, he hopes the brand will increase their annual sales tenfold to about 55,000-60,000 units, up from just 5,675 from last year. And to help with this goal would be Maserati’s two new four-door sedans: a replacement to the aging Quattroporte and a smaller, baby version.

“The two sedans are being industrialized and they are great, trust me,” Marchionne concluded.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: Automotive News

Power mods include a new supercharger, custom injectors, an upgraded ECU, and water-to-air intercooler. In addition, the GranTurismo MC Stradle is lowered, fitted with a sport exhaust system and gets a fresh set of alloys, sized at 21-inches in the front, and 22-inches in the rear.

The new supercharger conversion gives the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale a total of 646-hp at 7,500 rpm (an increase of almost 200-hp) with a maximum torque of 460 lb-ft at 5,600 rpm. The engine offers an extremely wide usable rev range from idle speed to the rev limiter.

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0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.9 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph.

The power conversion is available for a nice 23,900 euros or ($32,096 USD).

By: Alexandra Koken

With cameras and witness phone calls, police caught many drivers in a group of 13 that were driving sports cars at speeds estimated to be over 120mph, however, are unable to go forward with more charges.

Police have the cars on film near the George Massey Tunnel, but there is nothing there to get the drivers on speeding charges. Norm Gaumont, RCMP traffic services; Supt. says “We already checked the cameras… nothing dangerous happened in the tunnel.”

The drivers are being charged with driving without due consideration for others. They are also facing multiple fines, including $196 ticket, $300 in penalty points premium, and towing and storage costs of approximately $350.

Consisting of 12 men and one woman, the group of drivers were all under 21, and many still had a novice license. Only one of the 13 actually owned the vehicle they were driving. All of the vehicles are impounded for seven days. The vehicles include three Lamborghinis, three Nissans, a Ferrari, an Audi, and Aston Martin, and two Mercedes.

The drivers with novice licences are having them reviewed for possible further penalty, however Gaumont says “We don’t have police officers who observed the offence, and we don’t have lasers and radars that have the speeds. We have to really depend on third-party individuals who had called in.”

Gaumont still believes that Surry has sufficient street racing deterrents, despite the incident.

The 13 vehicles seized:

• 2007 Ferrari 599
• 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
• 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
• 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
• 2009 Audi R8
• 2012 Nissan GT-R
• 2010 Nissan GT-R
• 2010 Nissan GT-R
• 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
• 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
• 2011 Mercedes SL63 AMG
• 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG
• 2005 Aston Martin DB9

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: Driving

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Maserati will show up with a GranCabrio outfitted with some exclusivity from Fendy. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, the Maserati GranCabrio Fendi shows how two brands from Italy share common values such as craftsmanship and tradition.

The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi features three-layered body color named Grigio Fiamma Fendi is a special dark gray with an iridescent golden finish on the surface. Inside, the special-edition model gets wood trim Pergamena Fendi across the dashboard, on the doors and on the top of the gear lever. The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi also gets leather from Fendi’s Selleria line and has been used to cover the instrument cluster, gear lever, and the floor mats.

Fendi has also left its mark with Fendi’s F-logo stitched on the seat. It also shows up on the center of the 20-inch Trident alloy wheels and along the rocker panel.

Of course, no bespoke package is complete with out luggage. Fendi added its Limited Edition Travel Set of luggage and accessories.

All that and a 4.7 liter V8 engine is quite a combination.

Maserati GranCabrio Fendi:

- By: Omar Rana

Maserati of North America has just issued a recall for 801 GranTurismos and Quattroportes in the US and Canada. The recall is for a defective part that could cause the entire rear suspension to fail, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“The rear suspension left side and right side wheel alignment toe-in tie-rods may fail due to incorrect machining,” said the NHTSA in the report. “A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.”

The report also said that the problem can be exacerbated by rough or uneven roads, especially potholes.

The cars affected were manufactured from July 3, 2008 to September 30, 2008. Maserati said that they will replace the affected tie-rods, install a new kit and perform a wheel alignment. The recall will begin in September and owners can contact Maserati at 1-201-816-2600.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: InsideLine

Maserati has just unveiled a new package for their beautiful and lustful GranTurismo grand touring sports coupe. Called the Sport Pack, which will only be offered on the Gran Turismo S automatic in the UK market, the new package features new exterior and interior styling treatments.

New body colored side skirts and front winglets, a new black grill featuring the Maserati Trident logo with red accents, black mesg side grilles, shadowed out headlights, an integrated rear lip spoiler and oval exhaust pipes are all featured in the new package. Also included is a reworked transmission software for the ZF automatic transmission and a revised exhaust system that keeps its bypass valves fully open when in Sport mode.

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The Gran Turismo S features a Ferrari-derived 4.7L V8 that’s good for 440hp and 361 lb-ft of torque. The results are 0-60 in five seconds flat and onto a top speed of 183 mph.

Pricing for the Sport pack starts at £3,840 and onto a grand total of £92,480.

Maserati GranTurismo S Sport Pack:

Press Release:

- By: Chris Chin

Maserati’s head turning Grand Turismo S now has a ‘Superior Black Edition’ crafted by tuner Anderson Germany. If you haven’t already gathered, the car is coated, inside and out, in black. But it’s defiantly not as plain looking as it sounds.

The car’s exterior is repainted in matte black, with tinted front and tail lights to match. Shining black accents include the front grille, rear logo and window frames. A set of 21 inch black gloss wheels replace the Maserati’s standards, and the car is dropped all the way around. Carbon fiber wraps exterior pieces including the mirrors, roof ledges, tailgate, and lateral air inlets.

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Inside the Maserati Superior Black Edition there is, naturally, more black. Carbon fiber details extend to the interior on the door knobs, air inlets, door sill panels, roof liner, seat regulation levers, the steering wheel, radio mask, and even the shifting panels. A ton of media upgrades are included as well, such as the customer sound system, monitors in the headrests, a PS3, sub woofer and amp, and a loud speaker. Black Alcantara, carbon leather, and red stitching finish off the interior’s details.

Of course, no tuner would be complete without at least some kind of power enhancement. Upgrades to the exhaust system help put out an upgraded 485-hp on the car’s 4.7-liter V8.

Maserati GranTurismo S Superior Black Edition:

Press Release:

MASERATI GRAN TURISMO S SUPERIOR BLACK EDITION

To choose a Maserati GranTurismo, a coupé manufactured by the world famous Italian premium car workhop, as a base for possible gentle corrections of this near to perfection driving machine, it demands a lot of mastership and workmanship. But ANDERSON Germany, at home at Dusseldorf and other places in Germany, has rendered several spectacular examples of its efficient inventiveness.

Solely the complete car coating in silky matt black makes blood run cold for many apologists of automobile art made in Italy. Only the window frames, grill and the rear logo are made in shining black. Matching to the whole ensemble both front and tail lamps are tinted.

This cannot go without a tire-wheel-combination of special nature. ANDERSON has chosen proprietary glossy black exclusive rims with carbon framing in 21″ all around, completed by sized 265 tires in front and 295 rear. Not thinkable without adequate lowering. Besides, the exclusive sports engine bonnet, the exterior packet in Carbon – exterior mirrors, the tailgate and roof ledges, as well as the lateral left and right air inlets – merits to be mentioned. Corresponding to the high exclusive demands, the premium car manufacturer has given to the car more sportive front and rear aprons with matching to central exhaust system having remote controllable valve command in two sound levels. The result of this indispensable measure is, on the one side, 13 kg economy of weight and, on the other hand, a more of about 12 HP. The whole made by ANDERSON power increase by means of exhaust enhancement, racing cats and software optimization climbs from already fine 440 serial hp up to meanwhile 492 hp.

The interior also has been pushed up by carbon packet, containing the air inlets, door knobs, the switch desk in the roof liner, the door sill panels, the steering wheel, the seat regulation levers, the shifting paddles, as well as the radio mask. Apropos infotainment: of course, customized sound system with especially made monitor in the dash board, monitors in the headrests, PS3 player, loud speaker, subwoofer and amplifier ensure the appropriate sound. The other grafting works of the interior in black carbon leather combined with also black Alcantara, keder piping and red rhombus seams are based upon the exclusivity of the whole „Synthesis of the arts” and, thus, suitable without any limits!

By: Alexandra Koken

Maserati North America has announced prices for two of the newest models to its lineup, which will hit dealerships later this year. Prices for the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC start at $139,900 while the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport starts at $142,800.

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Power for the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC comes from a traditional 4.7L V8 that makes 444 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds. The GranTurismo MC also receives a new exhaust system that helps improve throttle response and fuel economy. The suspension was also upgraded to offer tighter dampening control and the body underwent some upgrades improve aerodynamic efficiency.

The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport is powered by the same 4.7L V8 engine, but output has been increased to 450 horsepower and a maximum torque of 376 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, the GranCabrio Sport’s top speed is clocked in at 177 mph.

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Press Release:

Maserati North America Announces Pricing for 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC and GranTurismo Convertible Sport

July 26, 2011 – ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ – Maserati North America is pleased to announce
pricing on the two newest members of its line-up: the 2012 GranTurismo MC and the 2012
GranTurismo Convertible Sport.

In the United States the 2012 GranTurismo MC has a base MSRP of $139,900 and the 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport has a base MSRP of $142,800. In Canada the 2012 GranTurismo MC has a base MSRP of $147,500 and the 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport has a base MSRP of $149,800.

2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC
Created by the Maserati Corse racing team, the 2012 GranTurismo MC provides North American customers a limited production sports car with the hand-produced bodywork, increased power, intuitive handling and aerodynamic gains of the European GranTurismo MC Stradale, while presenting a car that maintains full four-seat practicality and everyday driving performance.

Powered by the latest development of the Maserati 4.7-liter all-alloy V8, this higher-output engine delivers 444 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 376 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The GranTurismo MC comes standard with an MC Shift-controlled ZF 6-speed Automatic transmission which enables the car to hold a gear to red-line, match revs upon downshift and overall increase shift speeds when called upon. With a top speed of 185 mph and a 0-60 time of just 4.8 seconds, the GranTurismo MC is the fastest production Maserati vehicle available in North America.

Maserati has made the engine more responsive, more powerful and more efficient, thanks to a
comprehensive “friction reduction program” including Diamond-Like-Coating of high friction parts inside the valve train. The new lighter exhaust system also plays a part in helping the GranTurismo MC to achieve its seemingly conflicting goals of a six percent improvement in fuel economy and even-better responsiveness. Like the GranTurismo MC Trofeo race car and European MC Stradale, the exhaust path is shortened with two large diameter outlets, connected to a bypass valve that unlocks and intensifies the engine note, exiting through the center of the rear bumper.

The GranTurismo MC is equipped with a race-bred aerodynamic package that generates
increased aerodynamic down force by up to 50% at high speeds without increasing the drag and enabling the 185 mph top speed. The GranTurismo MC also comes standard with a single-rate suspension system that precisely controls damping and improves lateral grip.

2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport
In 2010, Maserati introduced the first four-seat convertible in the company’s 97 year history: the GranTurismo Convertible, an immensely solid and spacious machine – with 4.7 liters of V-8 power and a high level of equipment. Given intense customer interest in an even more sport-oriented version – Maserati is proud to present the GranTurismo Convertible Sport.

The new Convertible Sport is equipped with the top performance systems available including the latest Maserati sport exhaust system, as found on the GranTurismo S model and Quattroporte Sport GTS, producing a free-flowing sport sound that stirs the soul. Also as found on the GranTurismo S model – the Convertible Sport will be delivered with a new front aerodynamic fascia, side skirts and dark look trim and headlamps, as well as body-colored door handles.

The performance and driving dynamics of the Convertible Sport are enhanced through major upgrades to everything that touches the driver. From the Sport Skyhook adaptive suspension to the quick shifting and rev-matched downshifting via the 6 speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission, the GranTurismo Convertible Sport enables the driving enthusiast to explore their passion while enabling three passengers to enjoy the open-air excitement.

- By: Omar Rana

The Sovrano 2011 is DMC of Germany’s latest tune that starts off as a stock Maserati Gran Turismo. The Maserati gets fully redone everywhere that it counts.

Interior mods result in a nice-looking two tone made up of leather upholstery with checkered stitching on the seams. The driver’s side gets a new sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals.

On the outside the car gets dropped 30 mm all around and gets 20 inch wheels and tires in the front, with 21-inches for the rear. Tire sizes are at 255/30R20 and 305/30/R21, respectively. Carbon -fiber parts make up the aerodynamic body kit that includes, a redesigned front bumper, lightweight bonnet with air inlets and outlets, a boot-lid spoiler, rear diffuser, and wide body side skirts.

Power mods include an ECU remap that teams up with a supercharger to put out 582-hp and 348-lb-ft of torque. Displacement is at 4.7-liters on the V8 engine. Overall power improvement hits 148-hp and 60 lb-ft of torque.

DMC Sovrano Maserati GranTurismo:

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: DMC Sovrano (via WCF)

Okay – we understand that we have to be kind to mother nature and downsize our engines and save a couple trees here and there.. but some things just shouldn’t be messed with.

According to sources, Maserati is considering dropping its 4.2 liter and 4.7 liter V8 engines that it gets from Ferrari as hand-me-downs. The engines sound amazing, light on low-end torque and have allow you to have a lot fun at a high rpm ranges.

So what are they going to use if the drop the V8s? Insiders say that Maserati is looking to drop a 3.0 liter version of Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 into the next GranTurismo and Quattroporte. Of course, the engine will be twin-turbocharged to offer some nice horsepower.

All we have to say is, there is just something else about the rumble, sound and feel of the V8.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Straightline

If cars could review themselves what would they say? A publication by the name of Bil Magasinet decided to find out by devoting one minute to the wonderful sounds of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. The following video has no talking, no music – just the sound of the GranTurismo MC Stradale’s 4.7L V8.

Hit the jump for the video.

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Refresher: Power for the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale comes from  the brand’s 4.7L V8 that delivers 444 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds. The MC also receives a new exhaust system that helps improve throttle response and fuel economy. The suspension was also reworked offering tighter dampening control. The body also underwent some changes to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale:

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale:

- By: Omar Rana

It almost seems like every manufacturer is trying to get a piece of every little action involving niche markets, making their own versions of every single different type of car out there. For example. Maserati, what used to be a small Italian sports car manufacturer, will have a five-vehicle line-up by 2014. That includes two different versions of the GranTurismo, two sedans, and an SUV.

Starting with the sedans, which will affect the brand the most, will feature a new successor to the current and epic Quattroporte. Also included in the mix is a new BMW 5-Series alternative, which may cause a ruckus at the office for being the poor man’s Maserati Quattroporte. Designed and planned by both Pininfarina and FIAT Auto Centro Stile, the new sedans will feature a reworked version of Chrysler’s new Pentastar V6 that’s equipped with a turbocharger and is good for about 400hp. A 300hp V6 turbodiesel, equipped with FIAT Powertrain Technology’s latest iteration of the JTD II high-pressure diesel injection and management system. Unknown however is whether the diesel V6 will find its way stateside.

The sedans will also include the new all-wheel-drive system first observed in the new Ferrari FF as options and will be hooked up to ZF’s new 8-speed auto cog swapper.

To keep the sporting nature of Maserati relevant, FIAT said that the new cars will feature lightweight components shared with Ferrari to keep weight down. To make them more practical, Maserati will also be keeping in mind some of the complaints involving cargo volume, rear passenger space, and ride quality.

The new sedans are planned to hit the factories in 2012 starting with the new Quattroporte with the smaller version following about a year later.

Also planned for the near future is a new SUV by 2014, which will most likely sharing its components with Jeep Grand Cherokee a la Mercedes-Benz W164. No exact details on the new SUV have been released, but from the circumstances involving FIAT’s new plant in Turin, FIAT’s investments all point to SUV production.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: CARandDRIVER

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Maserati has just unveiled its newest version of the drop-dead gorgeous GranTurismo coupe at the 2011 New York Auto Show.

Separating the GranTurismo from the MC model and the MC Stradale is a new automatic transmission that boasts the fastest shifts of any automatic transmission currently available.

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Power comes from the traditional 4.7L V8 that delivers 444 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds. The MC also receives a new exhaust system that helps improve throttle response and fuel economy. The suspension was also reworked offering tighter dampening control. The body also underwent some changes to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

The GranTurismo MC is made specifically for the US, Canada and Korea markets so that it offers the a harder edge on performance without sacrificing practicality by maintaining an automatic transmission and four-seats.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale:

- By: Chris Chin

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport

The Maserati GranTurismo is one of the most beautiful Tridents we’ve ever seen (feel free to disagree with us). Either way, at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Fiat-owned Italian supercar maker will unveil the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport.

Now if you’ve kept up-to-date with the Maserati GranTurismo lineup, you’ll remember that the convertible variant already came standard with the 434-hp 4.7L V8 that was found in the Maserati GranTurismo Sport.

For the Maserati GranCabrio Sport, Maserati is taking it a step further. Power comes from the same 4.7L V8 engine, but output has been increased to 450-hp and a maximum torque of 376 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, the GranCabrio Sport’s top speed is clocked in at 177 mph.

The Maserati GranCabrio Sport will go on sale in all of the company’s 62 markets in summer 2011. In the United States the Maserati GranCabrio Sport will be known as the Maserati GranTurismo Sport Convertible.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport:

- By: Omar Rana

2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible

Maserati enjoyed a pretty strong 2010 due to strong sales of the GranTurismo Convertible. The Fiat SpA brand sales were up 48 percent this year through November. Maserati sold a total of 1,717 units in the United States during that period, including 558 units of the GranTurismo Convertible since its introduction in March, according to Autodata Corp.

“We are pleased with the results this year,” said Jeffrey Ehoodin, a Maserati spokesman.

Maserati said that the GranTurismo Convertible has sold out in the U.S. and that there is now a waiting list for the car.

Refresher: The 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is powered by a 4.7L V8 making 440-hp. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the GranTurismo Convertible goes from 0 to 62 mph 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph. Prices in the U.S. start at $135,800.

2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in Action

Following its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Maserati has released a video of the GranTurismo MC Stradale in action, on the track.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is known as the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range.

Make the jump for the video.

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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale:

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in Action:

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale:

- By: Omar Rana