Touring Superleggera has shown off some new official photos of the A8GCS, the new sports car based on the mechanics of the Maserati GranTurismo and queen of the recent Villa d’Este show where it was presented.

Compared to photos already seen, you can appreciate the compact lines, minimal curves and attention to the wheels, with modern Borrani styled spokes. We’re still waiting on confirmation and production details of this interesting Italian coupè, with a reduced weight of 1200 kg.

Thanks to pipino

Via | Carscoop.blogspot.com

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After having announced the possible presence of two prototypes at the next “Concorso d’Eleganza” at the Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Carrozzeria Touring has sent out the first images of the Maserati Quattroporte Bellaggio Fastback: an experiment in style.

There’s he who says hatchback and he who says fastback - a question of your point of view. And of the emblem as the Bellagio mixes the front shape of the Quattroporte with an expanded and sporty rear, characterised by a tear drop-shaped window: to which one could even be inspired to give the definition of Station Wagon or, more elegantly, “shooting brake”.

We’re waiting for additional photos, particularly of the rear door, without forgetting about the Superleggera, the other T-signed proposal expected at the show.

Thanks to enr

Via | Autowwek.nl

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Not a kids’ toy, Edo Competition is letting us get used to exploits like the latest rare supercar, the Maserati MC12 Corsa. We give you a dose with an official video which gives us an idea of the 775hp unleashed by the V12 Ferrari, the same as the Enzo and FXX.

Via | Worldcarfans.com

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“The period of 2011-2012 will be crucial for our immediate future: departing from such a date we will be able to see the results of the considerable efforts made in these recent years, without forgetting the constant development both technical and motoring, currently underway.” Words from Maserati’s president Roberto Ronchi, who in occasion of the Geneva show, demonstrated optimism in speaking of the Tridente, in the middle of a period of great vitality.

2007 showed itself to be an extraordinary year for the brand, capable of selling 7300 cars and with the aim of reaching 9000 (equally split between the Quattroporte and the GranTurismo) in this current year. The US market is particularly thriving, with an increase equal to 25% - the introduction of the automatic version having produced the desired effect. Even China has supplied its own contribution with 220 cars registered.

Continue reading: Ronchi: Maserati's future moves to 2011-2012

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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 to 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 aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.

Maserati GranTurismo S

Continue reading: Maserati presents the GranTurismo S

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Auto Express has two images of the new Maserati Granturismo S. In one of the two photos we can finally see the sexy rear of this new Maserati, with its big exhaust tubes. A must see in Geneva. As soon as we get non-watermarked photos we’ll update the image gallery.

Via | Auto Express

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In response to everyone that criticized the Granturismo as too “turismo” and not enugh sportivity, Maserati will be showing in Geneva the Granturismo S: the engine is a 4.7 litre V8 with 440 ps (probably little changed from the same engine of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione), electro-actuated
Mc-Shift gearbox with a transaxle disposition, new Brembo dual-cast brakes (a mix of cast-iron and aluminium) with 6-pot calibers.

Outside and inside the changes should be discreet, just small retouches to underline the sportier character of the Granturismo S.

Via Corriere Motori, print edition

Update: thanks to Auto Express, we have two more images:

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“This is the sexiest, most desirable, most fabulous-looking car you can buy today”. This is how Fifth gear start by describing the Maserati Granturismo and for the most part we agree. The whole focus of the Maserati GT is on comfort, with ample passenger space and an extremely quiet engine on the inside. However, in a world where the BMW M3 offers much more engine power with a much lighter body resulting in greater performance for a lower price, the Maserati seems to be outdone.

I know we are talking about a GT but the balance between driving pleasure and driving comfort is perhaps weighted a little too much towards the latter. At the end of the day the Trident shows itself off proudly on the Maserati’s body leading us to expect a bit more pep in what instead feels more like a lumbering cruiser – powerful, yet unable to perform when needed and rather emotionally unsatisfying. To be precise, it has the feel of a 4-door car that is missing two doors.

Continue reading: Fifth Gear Drives the Maserati Granturismo

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A nice video of prototypes caught testing at the Nurburgring. Among others, you can see a new Cadillac, a couple of Lamborghinis (Gallardo and Murcielago LP640) , the Audi R8, the Maserati due-porte, and the BMW 1-Series Cabrio.

The most impressive ? The supposed Panamera Mule with the BMW M5 body and with extra-wide wheel arches. What kind of engine is lurking under the trunk to push it around like that ?

Continue reading: Nurburgring Tests - Video

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Found on the net, a scan from an unnamed american magazine, with rendering of how the next, Maserati Coupè could look like.

They talk about a 4.5 liters V8 engine with 500 cavalli, but what we heard is that the engine should be the new 4.7 liters / 470 cv that has been under development for a while (of which you can hear the sound in this video, which shows a camouflaged coupè under testing in Fiorano).

All doubts should be resolved in some months’ time, however: the Coupè is expected next year.

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