Today a lot of car marques are consider their 4-door coupes as hot commodities. Mercedes-Benz hit it off with the CLS. Other brands like Volkswagen, Aston Martin, and Porsche are also locked on their goals to meet the demand of Quattroporte lovers.
In Italian, Quattroporte literally means four doors. A special car was commissioned by Prince Kharim Aga Khan to the design house of Pietro Frua that really started it all.
Maserati debuted their first Quattroporte in 1963. This caw was fitted with a V8 4.1L engine that produced 256 horsepower mated with a ZF manual gearbox. This first generation Quattroporte was able to hit 143 mph for its top speed.
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Alfa Romeo is already using a Maserati platform for the 8C Competizione but a recent report reveals that we should be expecting more Alfa Romeos riding on the mechanicals of Maserati.
Through the guidance of its mother company, Fiat, Maserati will be developing a platform that it will share with the Alfas. The high end RWD platform is also expected to take the place of the Quattroporte and most likely the convertible and coupe of the Gran Turismo.
According to insiders, the new platform will involve a lot of aluminum content to cut on some weight which is seen as a problem for all the current models of Maserati. The platform will also have an architecture to accommodate the hybrid setup that the Maserati will borrow from the stables of Ferrari. There has been no official announcement yet but a next Quattroporte may be due in two or three year’s time.
Alfa Romeo will also utilize the new platform to create new rear wheel drive units. It is almost certain that Alfa Romeo will come up with a new model to replace the limited edition of their sports car 8C Competizione. The 8C’s success indicates that the price of the car can be sky high if the product is appealing enough.
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Maserati may be on its way to develop a hybrid system for its next generation lineup. It will be part of its campaign to improve the overall fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission of its vehicles.
Ferrari recently revealed the 599 HY-KERS at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and Maserati will not allow itself to lag behind. The two luxury brands are no longer under the same Fiat business unit but the Italian stallion has the closest configurations to Maserati. It might be wise for Maserati to use the technology of Ferrari to expedite the process.
Maserati is also looking forward to shed some pounds from their cars which are a bit heavy compared to competition. They may also be looking into slashing the emissions of their cars in the next few years.
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Luxury car manufacturers are into producing touring, luxury high speed sedans which put their brands on the pedestal. While Aston Martin and Porsche just entered the scene as you may say, Maserati has been on it for years now. Maserati is planning to unveil the Quattroporte Awards Edition at the upcoming motor show in Geneva to celebrate the trophies earned by this Maserati baby.
The Quattroporte was able to rack up about 56 awards from different organizations and press groups in a short span of six years zooming on the road. The car really deserves all the accolades with its beautiful design lines and innate appeal. The credentials of the Maserati Quattroporte though is beyond its skin and relies more on its luxury and performance with its top of the line GT S version.
The Awards Edition Quattroporte will get some design and equipment upgrades. This will include the Quarzon fuso finishing which refers to the metallic perlesescent grey color of Maserati with a splash of golden hints. The special edition Maserati also gets a 20 inch alloy rims, interiors with leathers from Poltrona Frau and Alcantara.
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Inside and out, the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo convertible is a dream car of anyone who knows how it feels to be behind the wheels. Sleek looks, powerful 433 horspower V-8 engine derived from the Ferrari, and convertible roof— who will say no to these? The car has a sticker price starting at $135,800.
Before your jaws drop because of the tag price on the Maserati, let us line up some reasons to convince you that the price is just right. Buyers can choose from 9 standard colors and 5 optional, six soft top colors, 10 shades of leather by Poltrona Frau, and three wood trims to select from.
The car also comes stock with twenty inch Birdcage rims, Maserati’s patented Skyhook suspension system, dual twin sport exhaust, sensors for rear parking, , and surround sound by Bose.
The 2010 GranTurismo Convertible is being marketed by the car maker to the rest of the globe as the GranCabrio. It is being pushed as a remake of the open air classic Maseratis.
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As the proud owner of a Maserati car you should know about your vehicle’s history. This is essential if someone asks you more about the beginnings of your car and the company that manufactures it. In case you did not know the logo of your Maserati car, the Trident, was designed by Mario, one of seven brothers who were born out of wedlock of the Italian couple Rodolfo Maserati and Carolina Losi. This is just a part of the history of the famous Italian car Maserati. The other six brothers of Mario loved engineering, cars and design. Carlo was the first out of them who started working with engines. He designed a single engine while working for a bicycle factory in Affori, close to Milan.
This engine was designed for a velocipede. Later on this engine was manufactured in a motorcycle plant belonging to Marchese Carcano di Anzano de Parco. Later on when Carcono closed down Carlo joined Fiat in the position of a mechanic. He left Fiat in 1903 and joined Isotta Fraschini to work as a test driver and mechanic. He also helped his 16 years old brother, Alfeiri, in joining this company. Alfeiri founded Maserati and the first headquarters of this company was set up in a rented space at Via de Pepoli, a district of Bologna, in 1914. Alfeiri passed away in 1932, but his brothers carried on the legacy of Maserati cars. Bindo along with Ettore and Ernesto developed a 8-cylinder 3-liter engine.
Renting a Maserati in Las Vegas is easier than you ever imagined – and there is absolutely no reason why you should not take advantage of that ease. Think about it: what are all the things Las Vegas is best known for, what makes it such a sought after destination? It is the personification of luxury and decadence.
When you go to a place that has hotels with actual amusement parks built inside of them, you know you are visiting some place special. Naturally, too, you want a slice of that opulence when you visit. You really want to look the part. When in Las Vegas, Nevada, you want a Las Vegas Nevada Exotic Rental Car. That’s natural — you want to fit in with the high rollers!
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Marti Eulberg, CEO of Maserati North America, is confident that her company will do well in the future. She sites that men and women like the sound of Maserati cars.
Eulberg cites a survey conducted by an insurance company in Britain where subjects’ reactions where measured after hearing a revving Lamborghini, Ferrari, Volkswagen, and a Maserati. It showed 100% of the subjects had increased saliva level after hearing the roar under the hood of the Maserati.
The CEO who also held position at BMW, Jaguar, and Volvo, looks at the reliable performance and styling of the Maserati making it attractive to anyone looking for cars. The US sales of the car manufacturer are up by 11% from January to November of 2008.
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Most famous cars have found their way in the books of car racing and quite a number of them have their details encrypted with golden letters in the annals of car racing history and Maserati is no different. Those of you who remember or have heard about the first Mille Miglia or races that are of similar nature might recall the names of Alfeiri Maserati or Ernesto Maserati who are reputed all over the world as the drivers and builders of some of the best racing cars of that period. Before Nuvolari came, Mercedes dominated the entire racing scene, but Nuvolari did the impossible and created history by beating the rest at the race while driving his Maserati.
Of the seven Maserati brothers who formed the Maserati company, Carlo had also taken a part in the 1907 Coppa Florio. He was driving a Bianchi car in this race and came seventh despite stiff odds. The low voltage ignition breaker arms were the root cause of the problem and Carlo had to stop a number of times for replacing these low voltage ignition breaker arms.
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Most lovers of the Italian car manufacturer Maserati wonder whether this company will ever make a green car. This company is known all over the world for their luxury cars which are considered by the car connoisseurs as the ultimate in luxury. Just mention the names GranTurismo or Quattroporte while talking with car enthusiasts and you will find their eyes gleam up. However as far as green cars are concerned, Maserati has not produced any model that can be said to be ecologically friendly. Luxury cars are their forte and as far as this is concerned there is no competition for Maserati and they have got their loyal group of followers, but it is not long before this manufacturer will be forced to manufacture a green car if they want to remain in business.
It is a known fact that the natural oil resources of the world are drying up fast and shall not last for longer than a few decades at most. Apart from that there is the question of the planets ecology. With each passing day the dangerous CO2 emissions of cars is spoiling the ecology of our plant and making life dangerous for its inhabitants. It shall not be long before cars will run on alternative car fuel only and unless manufacturers do not manufacture models that run on alternative sources, they will be out of business. Hence one can safely say that even Maserati shall be unveiling a green car soon.
