Maserati Hosts Prive Ladies Day in London

Maserati’s UK arm hosted a special day for their lady clients last week at one of London’s trendy clubs, the Hurlingham. The Italian sports carmaker’s clients were joined by supermodel and Maserati ambassador Jodie Kidd and Fifth-Gear TV presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson (the first woman to ever win a race in a Maserati). In case you want to check out Maserati UK’s female clientele, follow the jump to see the image gallery.

Maserati GranTurismo S High-Res Image Gallery / Wallpapers

Unless you're a Pontiac Aztec fan, we don't believe than anyone will disagree with us when we say that the Pininfarina designed Maserati GranTurismo is one of the most beautiful GTs in the market today. It's even more sensual in the 'S' guise which adds a more powerful 440Hp 4.7 V8 engine and various other mechanical and aesthetic upgrades to the mix. Enjoy the 28 high-res images we added after the jump and why not, pick one to decorate your desktop. -Continued

Stunning 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Promo Video

Yesterday, we showed you a video of the 440 Hp “GranTurismo S” from Maserati’s Geneva Show booth including a description of the vehicle from the Italian carmaker’s CEO, Roberto Ronchi. However, that was just an appetizer. Now it’s time for the main course. Just follow the jump to see (and hear…) Maserati’s awe-inspiring “GranTurismo S” promo video; it’s definitely worth your time. -Continued

Geneva Video: Maserati GranTurismo S 440Hp

The new GranTurismo S is an even sportier version of Maserati’s coupe featuring a more powerful 440 HP V8 4.7 engine matted to a new dual-clutch semi-auto transmission. The GranTurismo S accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 sec and achieves a maximum speed of 295 Km/h or 184 mph, the highest ever reached by a production Maserati. Apart from the still shots from Maserati’s Geneva stand, the video also includes the Italian carmaker’s CEO Roberto Ronchi, presenting the GranTurismo S in detail. -Video right after the jump

Geneva Preview: Maserati GranTurismo S 440HP

The rumors we told you about the Maserati GranTurismo S yesterday (see here) turned out to be true as the Italian carmaker came out with an official announcement this morning. The GranTurismo S that will be unveiled in Geneva next month features a 440 HP 4.7-liter V8 engine (standard GranTurismo: 404 HP 4.2-liter V8) combined with a new dual-clucth, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the transaxle layout.

Other mechanical changes include the new Brembo high-performance braking system first seen in the Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology – a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake callipers.

On the exterior the GranTurismo S features discrete aesthetic modifications like the new alloy design, more deeply sculpted sills and a new pair of exhaust tips. The interior is upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara while the “S’” also gets new figure-hugging front and rear seats. –One more pic after the jump

Maserati to Unveil More Powerful “GranTurismo S” in Geneva?

A number of Italian car magazines have been circulating a series of pictures featuring a sportier and more powerful version of the Maserati GranTurismo that will allegedly be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Rumours have it that the Maserati GranTurismo S will be equipped with a supped up version of the standard 405 HP 4.2-liter V8 engine enlarged to 4.7-liters and generating about 440 HP. Furthermore, it is said that the “S” version will also feature other performance upgrades including new suspension set up, more powerful braking system and an aero kit.

Via: Eurocarblog

Baby Maserati Sports Coupe Scooped?

That Maserati is planning to build a new sport coupe that will fit right under the GranTurismo, is something that we’ve been hearing a lot lately. Now, thanks to a watchful reader at our Italian buddies at Autoblog.it, we could be seeing the first image of the prototype version. Even though the phone camera picture is a tad too small for any definite conclusions, the car viewed here looks a lot like a modified version of the GranTurismo. And for apparent economic reasons, the baby Maserati will be based on a modified version of the GranTurismo platform using a detuned version of its 4.2L V8 engine.

Via: Autoblog.it

Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Coming In March 2009

An unnamed Maserati official has revealed to Automotive News that the Italian carmaker will launch a convertible version of its four-seat GranTurismo coupe next year. "The convertible will go on sale in March 2009, but we have not decided yet at which show we will unveil it," said the company source. Like most of its competitors –e.g. BMW 6-Series, Jaguar XK and Porsche 911, the GranTurismo Convertible will most probably feature a canvas soft-top. Power will come from the same 405 HP 4.2-liter V8 as the Coupe version.

Maserati Recalling MY 2008 GranTurismo

Well that was fast; Maserati announced its first recall on the MY 2008 GranTurismo. In all, 56 vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system will be recalled by the Italian carmaker due to a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software when the battery is not fully charged. In the event of a crash, the passenger side air bag and passenger seat belt pre-tensioner may not deploy increasing the risk of injuries. Maserati dealers will replace the SRS ECU units as necessary. The recall is expected to begin this month (January 2008).

Maserati GranTurismo: Salvatore Ferragamo Luggage Set

Italian sports car firm Maserati has entered into partnership with Salvatore Ferragamo to create a luxury luggage set inspired from the sexy GranTurismo. To celebrate the arrival in the UK of the first Maserati GranTurismos and this partnership, Ferragamo’s London flagship store at 24 Old Bond Street is currently displaying the complete luggage set in their window until Monday 24th December 2007. -Continued after the jump

The Maserati luggage set is available in two leather finishes: ‘Firenze’, hand-boarded calfskin which has a clean, smooth appearance, and is available in dark brown or Maserati blue; alternatively ‘Modena’ a sportier finish in a natural, scratch-resistant calfskin leather in black or aubergine with refined contrasting stitching. The five piece set comprises a suitcase, a weekend bag, a beauty case, a garment holder and a dual function shoe case with a removable compartment divider. As expected, these five items all fit perfectly into the GranTurismo’s boot.

The ‘Modena’ finished set retails at £3,870, and the ‘Firenze’ finished set retails at £4,180. Alternatively the items are available to purchase individually directly from Ferragamo’s London Store priced: suitcase £1,555, weekend bag £889, beauty case £489, garment holder £909, and shoe case £985.

Update: Maserati GranTurismo Official Press Release & High Res Image Gallery

Since we did an update on the new A5 with new pictures it would be only be fair to come back with new information concerning the new Maserati GranTurismo, which by the way, the more we see the more we like. Follow the jump and click “Read More..” to check out the press release and the high-resolution versions of the three released images.

PRESS RELEASE: MASERATI GRANTURISMO WORLDWIDE PREVIEW AT THE GENEVA MOTORSHOW

Modena – 20th February 2007. The new Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, will make its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motorshow. The Maserati GranTurismo is a muscular and sporty car, that can be enjoyed every day and at the same time is engaging for the driver. Its excellent handling and sportiveness make it a point of reference in its category. The Maserati GranTurismo is built with particular attention to comfort, choice of materials and details and with enough room for four people, as only Maserati can do.

The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car, exciting to drive with a 4.2 litre V8 engine, delivering 405 HP, and a weight distribution of 49% at the front and 51% at the rear. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.

Maserati’s tradition of the Gran Turismo concept dates back to 1947 when the Trident Company, following its clients’ demand, unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow its first Gran Turismo, the A6, designed by the great Pinin Farina. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed by the automotive press for its advanced technical content and for its avant-garde style solutions.

The new model name – Maserati GranTurismo – is not incidental. Once again, the partnership between Maserati and Pininfarina gives birth to a car that is able to generate emotions and sets itself apart from competitors, due to the technique with which it is built and its unique style.

The new Maserati GranTurismo represents a further step towards the completion of the Trident product range, following the worldwide launch of the Quattroporte Automatic at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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