Nostalgia with Maserati Bora

Maserati Bora was first launched in 1971. Bora was a Lamborghini Miura rival in that time, but the production was stopped in 1978.

Although its look not good as the Ghibli but it has maximum speed to 170 mph. They said that years was the heyday of Maserati.

Now, a car designer "Alex Imnadze" want to reincarnate Bora again with modern taste. A rendering picture from the web showed some accent of New Quattroporte and Ghibli in new Bora.

Although, the concept has many similarity with the origin version of Bora, the final concept was very attractive and suit to be align with other modern Maserati cars.

But unfortunately, Maserati doesn't intent to produce Maserati Bora again, so Maserati Bora will be only in concept pictures. Too bad. 

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Maserati Levante - Quattroporte style

Levante became the first variant of SUV from Maserati. This car Manufacturer from Italia will combine Quattroporte engine as a power source for Levante.

Edmunds said, Maserati Lavente will be launched at the first semester in the next 2015. Lavente has been armed with twin turbo V6 engine and twin turbo V8 which is owned by Quattroporte. Twin Turbo V6 engine has 3.0 lt of capacity, Lavente can generated its power become 410 horsepower. While twin turbo V8 with capacity 3.8 lt , it capable to producing output capacity of 530 horsepower. Not only that, Lavente also offer diesel V6 engine with capacity 3.0 lt. This engine can produced 275 horsepower with maximum torque 600 Nm (443 lb-ft).

All engine will be equipped with eight-speed transmission system. And it continued with four wheel drives system which also recently found on the Maserati Quattroporte models.

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Maserati Ghibli leaks?

Maserati wanted to surprise in Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in 20 April 2013, but the photo of Maserati Ghibli was leaked by Forum about car in Cheko.

This Italy Car Manufacture was promised to showing their officially picture of Ghibli in the biggest Automotive in China. Maserati Ghibli based on sedan premium Quattroporte. Although the Ghibli was one level below the Quattroporte, this model offer an exclusivity with strong engine performance.

Ghibli has shorter dimension and more compact than Quattroporte. This car claimed that it performance is above the average. If you wanted a car with power above BMW 5 series and Mercedes Benz E Class, this will be the best car for you.

Rumor said that Ghibli will be provided with turbocharge V6 engine and new V8 engine. This both engine will be combined with 8 speed transmission ZF automatic.

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Back light problem in Maserati GranTurismo

The back light have som issues, so Maserati GranTurismo will be recall

 Maserati recently announced that they had to do a recall or withdrawal for Maserati GranTurismo models. Recall was made because of a problem with the rear lights.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the administrative agencies to traffic safety, Maserati GranTurismo had a problem on the rear lights which is in model 2008 to 2012. Rear lights doesn't function properly.

This Italian sports car was apparently assembled with back light unit that have problems. So the light is not too bright. It may be dangerous to the driver, which can cause accidents

Once announced, the models made ​​by Maserati in 2008 to 2012 that have problems with the rear lights which is around 1768 units. Everything will be fixed at Maserati dealers in all Italy.

In addition, the Maserati GranTurismo equipped with 4.7-liter V8 engine has power of 440 hp with a maximum speed of 294 kmh. The engine is mated to a manual transmission electro-actuated MC-Shift.

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Maserati GranTurismo Sport are really that's good?

Maserati GranTurismo Sport carry on the Glory of GranTurismo S

 Maserati will officially release their new variant GranTurismo Sport to replacing the GranTurismo S. Maserati GranTurismo Sport will be showing in Jenewa Motor Show.

Maserati Said that The GranTurismo S are the best selling car variant Maserati. They expect that Maserati GranTurismo Sport will continue the glory of it's brother, GranTurismo S.

Maserati get major change in power output that reaches 454 horsepower, thanks to the 4.7-liter V8 engine. With this engine, Maserati GranTurismo Sport is able to accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km / h) in just five seconds.

There are two transmissions offered in this Sport variant GranTurismo. The standard is six-speed automatic transmission with torque converter. While the six-speed manual transmission features a sequential manual trans-axle box. Transmission button will be available on the control wheel, as an optional feature with the auto box.

The different of variant Sport from S version are Sport models will get a new front bumper, which is claimed to optimize airflow for both engine and also extra function for break cooling

There's also new headlights and LED lights for daytime running fitted as standard features. While the rear lights were also replaced and several changes were added. Including interior, front seats and a new steering shaft.

While the matter of the price has not been revealed. Maserati GranTurismo Sport will likely be priced at 90,000 pounds.

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Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition

Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition more sporty

 To celebrate 150 years of unification of the Italian. The car manufacture made a special gifts that are served throughout 2011. Within 11 months, some car manufacturers giving gifts such as a Ferrari and Lamborghini company.

Ferrari company reward Ferrari Formula One Race Car, they called "150 Italy". While their competitors given Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore 2011.

Maserati also given GranTurismo S Limited Edition as a gift to 150 years of Italian Unification in Bologna Motor Show 2011.

There's something special about this limited edition cars, the special things is Sebring Blue Paint that wrapped all over the GranTurismo body and carbon fiber elements are attached in several parts of the exterior and interior GranTurismo S.

This element are including front and rear spoilers, side skirts rear view mirror cover. Besides that, other changes are the exterior GranTurismo S as polished with aluminum brake calipers, headlights and 20-inch alloy wheels.
 

 While the inside of the cabin looks are more sporty with the carbon trim instrument especially in around the dash and center console. The rumor said that Maserati only made 12 units of Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition in the worldwide.

From the technical side, Maserati has not announced whether this limited edition sports car modified or not. Originally, the GranTurismo carries a 4.7-liter V8 engine the capable power of 440 hp with a maximum speed of 294 kmh. The engine is mated to a manual transmission electro-actuated MC-Shift.

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Balotelli Maserati racing with the police

Balotelli Maserati has been seized by the police

Manchester City Striker Mario Balotelli love to get trouble with the police.

Recently, Balotelli caught racing in his luxury car Maserati GranTurismo. His act made him have to face the police. 

In fact, Balotelli was just bought Maserati one day before and drove directly to the Worsley, Salford. Because his act, Balotelli can't enjoy the V8 engine in a long time. Balotelli arrested by police after scoring top speed of up to 187 miles per hour.

The police officer immediately seized the Maserati car that worth more than 100 thousand pounds. As pointed Maserati GranTurismo is not officially registered.

Balotelli was trying to prove to the British police that the Maserati that his owned is eligible to drive on public roads.

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Messi New Car "Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale"

Messi bought Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Celebrities and football players in the world usually live in glamor lifestye and around exotic cars. Big payment was make them enable to achieve their dreams.

Such as Argentina's Soccer player Lionel Messi, who has just bought a luxury car Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in white color.

The news of Messi new car was obtained when a photographer managed to capture a picture when Messi who played in the club Barcelona was using his new car by wearing a white shirt, black shorts and white shoes customized with the color of his new car.

 The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale has a great power. The car is capable power out 444 horsepower (450 kW PS/331). Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale only takes 4.6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h. While the top speed can be achieved in speed over 300 km / h.

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The Next Successor of Maserati GranTurismo

New Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati officially show they Sport cars with 2 seat in Paris Motor Show 2012. This car will become the next variant or Maserati GranTurismo. Maserati hopes they can impress the public.

Maserati itself doesn't give any statement for GranTurismo successor. But, Maserati has made a long research about the GranTurismo successor.

Maserati plan to bring the two seat sport cars in Paris motor Show 2012. New Maserati will be competed with Ferrari 458 or new Porsche 011.

The successor GranTurismo will be available in concept draft in Paris Motor Show and the production version will be present in automotive market in two or three years.

Previously, the Maserati launched GranTurismo Sport variant. this model gets revised in power output reached 454 horsepower from V8 engine with 4.7 Liter capacity. with that kind of engine and power output, this sport car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 5 seconds.

There's two transmission that been offered in GranTurismo Sport. Their standard transmission is six speed automatic transmission with torque converter. While the six speed manual transmission features a sequential manual trans-axle box. Transmission button will be available on the control wheel, as an optional feature with the auto box.

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Maserati Biggest Plan until 2015

Maserati Luxury Cars

 Car manufacture from Italian "Maserati" has set big plan for their sales target. Maserati has plan to make a big selling for it's luxury cars. This goal has been delivered directly by Maserti sales director, Massimo Farao in Geneva Motor Show in March.

 Massimo farao explained that the company has set a sales figure for 40 thousand unit until the next 2014. This sales target increased seven times than sales target in 2011. Last year, Maserati released 6,159 unit with profit reached 588 million euros.

The biggest sales of Maserati (part of the Fiat Group) are in United States. The second country is China. Fiat will introduce two new model in Italy, and will be released in global market. One of the varian that Fiat will release are Alfa Romeo 4C GTA, Sport model with 2 doors. Fiat want this model will carry the maserati brand.

Alfa Romeo 4C GTA

Quattroporte

 Then, they will launch the new version from Quattroporte Model. This new model is from E-segment four door sedan.

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Maserati 150 GT Spyder 2.5 Million Value

Maserati 150 GT Spyder 1957

An antique car Maserati 150 GT Spyder 1957  will be auctioned at the auction house in California, USA. The price was pretty amazing. Gooding & Company auction party figures estimate up to 2.5 million pounds.


Maserati 150 GT Spyder 1957 have been auctioned aat the auction house, California USA. A lot's of car collector came and  try their luck to get this car. The final price of  Maserati 150 GT Spyder 1957 was amazing high.

Currently only a few Units of  Maserati 150 GT Spyder in the world, this car is one of the rare cars in the world. And of course the owner of Maserati 150 GT Spyderr can be proud for himself/herself.

Maserati 150 GT Spyder auctioned in18 to 19 January 2012 in Santa Monica, California, United States

 
The intivation of this auction address to the collector of old car in all of the world. . The Maserati 150 GT Spyde car had been through restoration by Steve Hart is now owned by one collector who was not named in Europe.

History of Maserati 150 GT Spyder

Maserati 150 GT Spyder is formulated by the famous A6GCS mix sports car racing. The car only has two seats is powered with engine 1.484 cc that can burst power up to 195 hp..

The engine of Maserati 150 GT Spyder has became search target to all collecter, because in it's engine ability in it's time. In his time, With weight 860 Kg, this car can reach a maximum speed of 200 Km / Hour.

Gooding & Company Specialist, David Brynan say this car is very interesting and should be owned by an antique car enthusiast. The combination makes it even more classy matching.

"Cars that make the Maserati 150 GT Spyder interesting. This is a best combination and features a built quite remarkable," said Brynan.

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Maserati Ghibli Caught on Camera

Maserati Ghibli Caught on Camera Secretly

Maserati luxury car brand turns secretly preparing a new sports car. The car is named Maserati Ghibli, was caught on camera being tested to face the cold weather in Scandinavia.
The car is rumored to be launched in 2013 is prepared to be a competitor for the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

When seen from the picture, it looks Maserati Ghibli has a line similar to the Quattroporte with a front grille that is flanked by a small headlamp that makes it seem Maserati Quattroporte mini size.

But this car line would seem to be more aggressive than the Quattroporte that focus on luxury.

The power of the car is likely to be supported by a V6 engine, this machine owned Ferrari is equipped with twin-turbo capable of issuing power up to 550 bhp that can compete with cars like the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG.

Maserati Ghibli itself is part of an ambitious plan Maserati who want to increase their sales to 50,000 units in 2015.

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