Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept: Photos & Video

Maserati has released the details of its new race car concept, the GranTurismo MC Corse. Developed by Maserati Racing Department engineers, the track-bound GranTurismo MC Concept is based on Maserati's flagship GranTurismo S. It comes with an upgraded engine along with a new intake system, catalytic converters and a center-exit exhaust enabling it to make 450 hp of power. Other modifications include an aero kit, 18-inch lightweight alloys, upgraded suspension and brake components and a FIA-approved rollcage.

GranTurismo MC Hi-Res Pics Pasted Below.

The Maserati Corse concept features two large air intakes along with new side air vents linked to the side skirts to improve air cooling for both the engine and the front brakes. The rear fenders are now wider to accommodate larger rear tires. Plus there are twin exit exhaust pipes integrated into the rear diffuser and the suspension has been upgraded to meet the track surface with new racing shocks and large racing slicks.

The MC Concept has been stripped of almost all the interior luxury that GranTurismo S possess. This weight saving exercise allowed it to gain a FIA-approved rollcage, a sole racing seat and a Sparco racing steering wheel while still weighing less than 1,400kg.

Maserati hasn't yet disclosed if the GranTurismo MC Corse concept is just a design exercise or an actual race car that we can soon hope to see in track events.

Source: carmagazine
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Maserati Release New 2009 Quattroporte Specs & Photos

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has released the first official photos of its new, more powerful Maserati Quattroporte sedan. With next generation of Quattroporte due only in 2012, Maserati has wisely developed a mid-lifecycle update to give its five year old sedan a fresh look and some serious power jump. New Quattroporte will now be offered in two versions: the standard Quattroporte and the sportier Quattroporte S. Both will utilize the ZF six-speed automatic transmission.

While the standard Maserati Quattroporte is fitted with the same 4.2-litre 400bhp V8 engine as the previous car, the Quattroporte S gets the new 4.7-litre 430bhp V8 from the Alfa 8C and GranTurismo S basket.

Exterior styling changes include a new grill with vertical fins, updated headlamps with LED daytime running lights, new rear light cluster, reshaped front bumper along with new door mirrors. The interior is fitted with a redesigned more ergonomic center console integrating the new Maserati Mutlimedia System along with two new shades of brown leather trim.

Maserati Quattroporte has always been the undisputed symbol of Italian luxury. And now with a restyled and more updated version of Quattroporte hitting the market this October, it will only make its position stronger against the emerging competition from England and Germany in shape of Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera.

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