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Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept

September 26th 2008 04:30

The famous Trident marque, Maserati, has released details and images of its latest track model called the GranTurismo MC Corse Concept.

Based on the range-topping GranTurismo S, the track-day special MC Corse has received a series of performance tweaks such as a new intake system, exhaust system with a race-bred catalytic converter and raised central exhaust to bump power up to a hefty 331 kW (450 hp).

Road holding has been significantly improved by a widened track and stiffer suspension settings to improve turn-in and to minimise body roll. Huge pizza-sized brake discs with monoblock racing calipers have been fitted to withstand heavy use on a racetrack while aerodynamic efficiency has been enhanced with a subtle bodykit featuring a new front splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser integrated with twin exit exhaust pipes.

Overall weight has been sliced to just under 1,400kg through various weight-saving measures but the MC Corse is still slightly on the chubby end of the scale for an outright track-ready vehicle.

The GranTurismo MC Corse is still very much in concept form with production yet to be confirmed. But here's hoping...!

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept interior

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Posted By: charles - Category: Italian cars, Wallpapers, Maserati, High Performance cars

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Maserati GranTurismo S

February 26th 2008 05:20

The Maserati GranTurismo was a show-stopper at the Australian International Motor Show last October. Combining muscularity and sensuality, the presence of its sexy and sleek lines really lit up the Sydney Exhibition and Convention centre.

Equipped with a Ferrari-derived 4.2-litre V8 delivering 298kW and a 0 - 100km/h sprint time of 5.2 seconds, Maserati obviously feels that the GranTurismo needs a bit more poke to compete against many other sub-5 second sports cars available on the market today thus a more performance-oriented version of the GranTurismo will be unveiled at this year's Geneva show.

The Maserati GranTurismo S is rumoured to share the same engine with the stunning Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione/Spider - a Ferrari-sourced 4.7-litre V8 engine pumping out around 350 kW coupled to a twin-clutch transmission for a 0.3 second reduction in the 0 - 100 km/h sprint time.

Other specifics remain patchy at this stage so keep your eyes peeled for more news on the GranTurismo S after its debut next month.

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Maserati Quattroporte Collezione Cento

January 16th 2008 23:00

Maserati has released a limited batch of Quattroporte sedans called the Collezione Cento at the Detroit Motor Show

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AIMS: Maserati GranTurismo

November 8th 2007 06:00

The stunning Maserati GranTurismo made its Australian debut at the Australian International Motor Show and it was undoubtedly the major drawcard of the Maserati stand by a long shot

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