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Novitec Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Wallpaper

Novitec Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Novitec Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Wallpaper

The standard GranTurismo MC Stradale receives a power bump from Novitec in the form of a new supercharger, custom injectors, an upgraded ECU, and water-to-air intercooler.

The results .... 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.

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Maserati Kubang Wallpaper

For better or for worse, the 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt hosted the world premiere of Maserati's second effort in the luxury SUV segment, the almost production ready Kubang.

For those of you wondering about the Italian firm's first stab at the popular category, that was the Kubang concept designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and introduced at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show, never to be heard or seen after up until now.

Designed to directly challenge the Porsche Cayenne, the slick but somewhat less impressively styled than what we were hoping for, Italian SUV, is loosely based on the same platform that underpins the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, as well as the latest Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.

Maserati did not disclose specific details, but the Italians said that the "the essence and all major system components" such as the "style, engine, suspensions, brakes, handling and performance" will all be "100% Maserati".

The Modena-based automaker, which belongs to the Fiat Group, added that the Kubang will be offered with a new generation of "high-tech Maserati propriety engines" designed in house by Paolo Martinelli, Head of the Maserati Powertrain Department and for nearly 30 years at Ferrari, and will be produced in Maranello by Ferrari.

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

We expect to hear more detailed information on the Kubang's hardware as well as Maserati's production plans in the forthcoming weeks.

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2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Wallpaper

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Wallpaper

Revealed to the public at this year's Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport is the flagship version of the Italian firm's four-seat convertible model. Following the international press drive in Trieste, Italy last week, Maserati has now announced the launch of its new soft-top sports car.
In the UK, the harder-edged GranCabrio is priced at £102,615 on the road, with the first right-hand examples to reach the market in early October.

The GranCabrio Sport combines an upgraded 4.7-litre V8 engine with a 10 horsepower increase to 450-horses with the faster MC Auto Shift 6-speed transmission for 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 5.2 seconds and a 285km/h (177mph) top speed.

The changes continue with the revised Skyhook active-suspension system and a more-responsive brake package, while Maserati also took care of the car's exterior with the addition of a black grille, smoked headlamps with white sidemarks, new front corner splitters and redesigned side skirts.

Along with the introduction of the GrandCabrio Sport, Maserati also refreshed the regular GranCabrio for the 2012MY with a new chromed front grille and side vents, improved lumbar support for the front seats and the addition of optional anodized matt red brake calipers.

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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Wallpaper

2010 Paris Motor Show:Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Wallpaper

The GranTurismo MC Stradale is a racier, sportier version of Maser's big coupe. According to the Italian sports / luxury carmaker, the MC Stradale didn't budge an inch when it came to comprises in return for performance; it handles better without losing ride quality (that has yet to be tested), it's more powerful without sacrificing fuel economy, and it plants itself harder without adding any drag.

Under the hood is a Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter V8 that develops 450 horsepower and 510 Nm / 376 lb ft of torque. The GT racer was also put on a diet, shedding 110 kilograms in the process (it now weigh 1,770 kg and keeps its 48/52 weight distribution).

According to the Italians, the MC Stradale is the first normal-production, road-going Maserati to break the 300km/h [186 mph] barrier.

The car routs power through an "electro-actuated" transmission that shifts in a scant 60 milliseconds; launched optimally, the car should hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds.

Inside, the car gets a "simplified" dash layout, loses the rear seats, and picks up some racing buckets (as well as an optional roll cage and 4-point harnesses). Also, besides having an "Auto" and "Sport" mode, there's the first-ever "Race" mode found in a road-going Maserati.

Back on the outside, there are a bunch of new little add-ons for performance, weight reduction, and just plain good looks. All-new parts included in the exterior modifications are: a new front splitter, front and rear bumpers, front guard panels, side sills, hood, and exhaust tips.

2010 Paris Motor Show:Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Wallpaper
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Mansory Maserati Gran Turismo S Wallpaper

Mansory, a "specialist for refining luxury automobiles," has had its way with the Maserati GranTurismo and GranTurismo S. The black-and-redness you see above is the result. Carbon fiber does duty on spoilers and aprons at the front and back, as well as the grille and trim for the new duct work. It's definitely... polarizing, but this one-off Maser is certainly less outrageous than some of Mansory's other creations.

There are about 30 more horses under the hood, and a tuned suspension will have you rolling 30 millimeters lower to the ground via a set of Mansory-designed wheels.