Fifth Gear Maserati MC12

MC12 Corsa

MC12 Corsa is version intended for use by the racetrack. In contrast to the race version of the MC12, out of which Street-legal versions were produced for homologation purposes, MC12 Corsa is designed for private use, although limited to the track, as modified Corsa makes it illegal to ride on the road.

Corsa has been developed directly from the MC12 GT1, which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. the car was released in mid-2006, in response to the needs of clients in their own MC12 race car and working on the growth track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of the racetrack, "said Edward Butler, CEO of Maserati in Australia and New Zealand. Similarly, to Ferrari FXX, while owners of private individuals, Maserati is responsible for the storage, maintenance and technical servicing of cars and they are only driven on specially organized days of travel. Unlike the FXX, Corsas not be used for research and development, and are only used for entertainment. one MC12 Corsa has been changed by the owner to make it street legal.
Only twelve MC12 Corsas were sold to selected customers, each of which paid € 1 million ($ 1.47 million) for the privilege. Another three vehicles were produced for testing and promotional purposes [49] [51] Corsa shares its engine with the MC12 GT1;. Powerplant produces 755 PS (555 kW, 745 hp) at 8000 rpm, 122 hp (90 kW, 120 hp) more than the original MC12. [52] MC12 Corsa shares of GT1 in the shortened nose, which was a requirement for entry into American Le Mans Series. The car was available in one color standard, called "Blue Victory", even though the car paint can be customized on request

Maserati MC12 (part 2)

Maserati MC12 is a two-seater sports car produced by Italian automaker Maserati, to a racing variant to participate in the Championship FIA GT. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 cars produced (five of whom were not for sale). Another 25 were produced in 2005, making a total of 50 cars available for customers, each of which has been pre-sold for € 600,000.

Maserati is designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car is much larger and lower drag coefficient . MC12 is longer, wider and taller and has a sharp nose and smooth curves than the Enzo Ferrari which has a faster acceleration, better braking (shorter braking distances) and higher maximum speed. Maximum speed Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometers per hour (205 miles / hour), while the maximum speed of Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometers per hour (217.5 miles / h).

<strong>Maserati MC12</strong> has been designed to reverse the signal Maserati in racing after 37 years [9]. Road version was produced to homologate racing version. One of the requirements for participation in the FIA ​​GT is the production of at least 25 cars road. Three GT1 race cars were entered in the FIA ​​GT with great success. Maserati began racing in the FIA ​​GT MC12 at the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. Racing MC12s were introduced in the American Le Mans Series races in 2005, but exceeded the size restrictions and consequently paid fines for exceeding the range.


Interior

While the car is designed as a homologation car and modified racing car, the interior is designed for luxury. The interior of a mixture of gel-coated carbon fiber, blue leather and silver "Brightex": ". Too expensive for the fashion industry," a synthetic material, which turned out [8], the center console features the characteristic Maserati oval analog clock and the blue button ignition, but he was subjected to criticized for the lack of radio, stereo or place for the installation of aftermarket audio.

Chassis
MC12 is a monocoque chassis made of carbon and Nomex, with aluminum sub-chassis on the front and back. He cross to provide additional strength, comfort and safety. [1] [9] Double wishbone suspension with pushrod running springs provide stability and shock absorbers smooth ride for passengers. [16] front of the car can be raised bumps and hills, pressing a button that extends the front suspension [10] There are two modes of chassis tuning, which can be changed using the buttons in the cabin. Sports, standards, and the race, which includes smaller Bosch ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) traction control, quicker shifts and a stiffer suspension

Maserati MC12 video presentation

Maserati MC12

Maserati MC12 - Double Maserati sports car designed for competition in the FIA GT Championship. The car went into production in 2004 (it was produced 30 cars, 5 of which are not for sale). Another 25 cars were produced in 2005, which gave a total of 50 cars for sale.

The car was designed and built based on the Enzo Ferrari.<strong>Maserati  MC12</strong> has turned out longer, wider, higher, with a sharp nose and a smoother lines than the Enzo Ferrari. Maximum speed of MC12 was 330 km / h.

Maserati MC12 has been designed to commemorate the return of the company to compete after 37 years

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

Maserati GranTurismo Promotional clip

Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati Gran Turismo - namely so-called first Maserati road car in 1947. Experts praised his looks and drayverskie quality, but the first production sports car appeared only ten years later, when the busy schedule of participation in racing competition the company has found an opportunity to implement at its plant in Modena, serial project.

Style-of-art model Maserati GranTurismo - is a legacy of the past and limitless future. Splendour in the philosophy of Maserati - perfection in detail. For example, exclusively for owners GranTurismo Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has created a set of five leather travel bags, which can be ordered as a practical accessory to your car.

Basic equipment

Options
Specifications
Max. length x width x height 4,881 x 2,056 x 1,353 mm
Weight 1880 kg
Engine
Type V8
Volume of 4,244 cubic meters. cm
Power of 405 hp
Max. speed 285 km / h
Dispersal of-100 km / h with 5.2
Fuel consumption
City / Highway / Combined 23.95 / 10.91 / 15.71
Fuel tank capacity 86 l

Maserati Quattroporte V8

Body:
Doors: 4
Number of seats: 5
Dimensions:
Length (mm): 4,550
Width (mm): 1810
Height (mm): 1380
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Storage Capacity min. / max. (L): 475/475
Fuel tank capacity (liters): 100
Model: Maserati Quattroporte V8
Weight:
Permissible gross weight (kg): 2035
Curb Weight (kg): 1647
Engine:
Displacement (cm3): 3217
Maximum torque (Nm / rpm): 450/4400
Dynamic characteristics:
Maximum speed: 270
0-100 km / h (s): 5.8
Fuel consumption:
Combined cycle (l): 17.3
Additional features:
Body structure: self-supporting body
Payload (kg): 388
Wheels and tires:
Disk Size: R17
Tire size: 245/40ZR17
Year: Model year: from 1996 to 1998 Year: 1996

Maserati Quattroporte V6 Evoluzione auto

Body:
Doors: 4
Number of seats: 5
Dimensions:
Length (mm): 4,550
Width (mm): 1810
Height (mm): 1380
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Storage Capacity min. / max. (L): 475/475
Fuel tank capacity (liters): 100
Model: Maserati Quattroporte V6 Evoluzione auto
Weight:
Permissible gross weight (kg): 2035
Curb Weight (kg): 1559
Engine:
Displacement (cm3): 2790
Maximum torque (Nm / rpm): 397/3500
Dynamic characteristics:
Maximum speed: 255
0-100 km / h (s): 5.9
Fuel consumption:
Combined cycle (l): 17.3
Wheels and tires:
Disk Size: R17
Tire size: 245/40ZR17
Year: Model year: from 1998 to 2001 Year: 1998

Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 sedan

Body:
Doors: 4
Number of seats: 5
Dimensions:
Length (mm): 4,550
Width (mm): 1810
Height (mm): 1380
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Storage Capacity min. / max. (L): 475/475

Fuel tank capacity (liters): 100
Model: Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 sedan
Weight:
Permissible gross weight (kg): 2035
Curb Weight (kg): 1543
Engine:
Displacement (cm3): 2790
Maximum torque (Nm / rpm): 397/3500
Dynamic characteristics:
Maximum speed: 260
0-100 km / h (s): 5.9
Fuel consumption:
Combined cycle (l): 17.3
Additional features:
Body structure: self-supporting body
Payload (kg): 492
Wheels and tires:
Disk Size: R17
Tire size: 245/40ZR17
Year: Period of manufacture: From 1995 to 1998 Year: 1995

Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte

World-renowned Italian design studio Pininfarina emphasized the character of this car, and he was able to enter the class that the company has identified as a new class of powerful luxury sedans Italian - a class in which there are very few representatives. Since then, as Maserati Quattroporte (Maserati Kvattroport), first introduced worldwide in 1963, withdrew from the market, this niche is almost no one was doing. Then it was the fastest sedan - it clocked up to 230 km / h at 260 hp His descendant has a V8 engine with 400 horsepower, a very spacious interior and all possible refinements, which can only wish the buyer of the car. The wheelbase of the new sedan was 3,064 mm, length, compared with its ancestor, had increased to 5,052 mm, width - up to 1895, and the height was 1,438 mm.

The first test drive the new Quattroporte S Maserati arranged not at home, and in Salzburg - in the heart of Europe, next door in Germany. They named the machine "second masterpiece" and to remove questions about the first masterpiece, included in the presentation of the famous painting doubles, depicting the same subject, but written at different times. Immodestly, but tastefully.



The assumption that the updated Quattroporte promoted under the slogan Second Masterpiece for the sake of the fact performed restyling to marry a great event, fortunately, turned out to be erroneous. The uniqueness of the situation is that the Italians did not have to make a whole slew of changes in design and appearance - they cost only a few modifications and ... got a new car! True, if rigidly adhere to the chronology, the next four-masterpiece, the serial number should be not two, but five. Or more accurately - 5.0 SP2. Aytishny principle of distinguishing between old and new versions are even more pertinent.

The first four-door sedan Maserati by Pietro FROID been made yet in the beginning of the sixties, characterized by an unprecedented design, a solid five-meter long and 280-hp V8 under the hood. In 1974, the second generation Quattroporte. The machine has hydropneumatic suspension design and Bertone, but Silenko inferior predecessor - front-wheel drive, V6, power of 190 horses (immediately obvious - did in the era of the fuel crisis). The third version (1976), which created Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Quattroporte has returned a large motor. In the fourth (1994) to look again rolled back - the flagship of Maserati though and got a top-end 336-hp engine V8, the basis for a sedan served as a more compact four-door Biturbos, and even design, executed by Marcello Gandini, was created expressly for the sake of FIAT.

It was only the fifth generation (2003) want to call a worthy reincarnation of a powerful five-meter superfeshenebelnogo sedan, which was released first. In 2006, for the Quattroporte began offering six-automatic, since the work of rapid-robotized transmission Duo-Select, some critical, users found it uncomfortable. But other fans of mark it is reasonable to have noticed that with the new box Quattroporte has become slower. In Modena responded and made another "service pack" for a luxury sedan - have prepared a more powerful engine. It is this version that differs literkoy S, and had to drive in the mountains around Salzburg.

As luck would have it the weather in Austria was not very friendly. Gusty winds in the sky wore heavy shaggy clouds, which, maturation and huddled together in a continuous cloud began to pour cold rain constituency. July on the eyes turned to October. And when the underground parking Sacher Hotel had left six shiny Quattroporte S, the city of Mozart completely darkened and faded. Journalists are routinely uncovered cameras and interfering with each other, began to try to capture something for their glossy magazines. However, such neglamurnaya atmosphere is not like the Italians. And soon the crowd of journalists appeared Kinky aimless uncle, who was handing out the stick: "Here - the good city pictures Quattroporte. Please stop this nonsense deal." The action failed PR man only by half. The Chinese press nodded in acknowledgment, but apparently did not understand anything without an interpreter, again became klatsat closures.

Italians wasted so be alarmed. Even the crappy weather has not prevented would see the <strong>Maserati Quattroporte</strong> in its beauty. At first it seemed that the elongated nose with a new head-optics, and vertical vents radiator grille made the car too aggressive, but after looking at photos of the predecessor, I am ready to admit that the new sedan looks better - it is visually cleaner and more dynamic. The rear portion also underwent lung cosmetic changes and lengthened by 10 millimeters. Although it is looking for a car, hard to see - on the redesign of the aft know only of leaflets.

For tests on mountain serpentine roads away from Salzburg precipitation generally appeared at an opportune moment. According to a clean, dry smooth track any modern car is more expensive 100-150 thousand euro will drive perfectly - Go and catch the nuances. But on a wet road with many ups, downs and steep turns closed all the specifics of the machine is detected, the slightest imperfections. This - in theory. In practice, no matter how we tried to find a spot in the sun, and for all time the 250-kilometer path, not one. Quattroporte S behaved as an ideal, strong, and infinitely docile machine.

The new 4.7-liter engine, similar to that put on an exclusive Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Maserati engineers managed to make friends with ZF automatic, so that desire for something better do not even want. In this pair of perfect harmony reigns. In comfort mode, not just a ride - you like a baby, gently worn on the hands. World outside starts to move smoothly and silently slips away somewhere before. Sport mode, by contrast, sharply exacerbating a sense of drive. 430-hp engine produces short powerful sound.
When braking in half again to discover something new: a heavy machine seemed devoid of inertia! Know the feeling when the clothes go on clinging to the doorknob or some commission? Mental boost it ten times - that's something like this upsets the Quattroporte. Italians passing mention of improved algorithms for machine operation and the new double brake discs made of aluminum and steel. Apparently this is not just a beautiful phrase for a press release. It works.

Quattroporte won a coherent manageability - that which was famous for her predecessor. The machine is not as sharp as a sports car, but is always ready to make a sharp maneuver, and perform with such ease, though there are not two tons, and the only one. Such a feeling of lightness in the luxury sedan class I met only once - in a modern Jaguar XJ with aluminum body. The most powerful German sedans do not give that feeling. Quattroporte can defiantly handle the gas and brake in a turn, and for that is to say thank you rather than electronic stabilization system, as a good weight distribution, impeccably tuned suspension and rear-wheel drive. By the way, ride hard at all once described. On the one hand Quattroporte goes soft, does not respond to the rut, on the other hand - draws bends as clearly as if the machine is clamped to the sport racks.

The quality of interior objectively can say only the owners of such vehicles. I can only say one thing - he has not changed. You are met by the same rich and beautiful interior, like the previous model. I do not know what can be improved. He is incredibly convenient for both driver and passenger second row, everywhere there are all sorts of adjustments, every detail thought through - take the same folding tables on the backs of the front seats. The list of equipment, a new multimedia navigation system Bose. Increased the number of trim options. Well, maybe opening the rear door is too small for people who are too big concept. Although such a representation more suitable elongated "Germans."

<strong>Maserati Quattroporte</strong> S has identified a specific niche of luxury sports sedans. Well, have every right to. This machine quickly, than its direct competitors with motors V8 - Audi A8 4.2, Mercedes S500, BMW 750. But at the same time it gives the same high level of comfort as the flagship model of the competition with a 12-cylinder monster under the hood. In principle, Quattroporte S is ready to compete even with a four super as Porsche Panamera, BMW Gran Turismo 8-Series or the Aston Martin Rapide, but predicting the future - a thankless task. But this should be considered. Fifth-generation Quattroporte was remarkably successful model of Maserati as a technically and commercially. The car received 46 prestigious awards. The company was able to realize the 15,000 luxury sedans. With the advent of the new Quattroporte S position of the Italians certainly intensify. But here is how much will become clear only in the autumn, when the novelty will be officially presented at the Paris Motor Show and will arrive at dealers Maserati.

Maserati History

Maserati SpA - the Italian company, manufacturer of exclusive sports cars and business class. Founded in 1914 in Bologna, Italy. Company logo is a trident. Headquarters is located in Modena, Italy. The company currently owns an Italian industrial group Fiat. Production volume in 2007 amounted to 7,669 cars. Maserati Quattroporte № 1 belongs to former Italian president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, and the Maserati Quattroporte № 2 - the current Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Others are sold worldwide.

The family had six brothers Maserati: Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ettore, Ernesto and Mario. Mario has devoted himself to art. Carlo began a successful career as a racing driver, but in 1919, died of tuberculosis. Alfieri, Bindo and Ernesto worked at an automobile company «Isotta-Fraschini». In 1914 Alfieri decided to open his own workshop in the vicinity of Bologna. Soon he was joined by two younger brothers - Bindo and Ernesto, and together they built a sports car with a two-liter engine. In 1926, with financial support Diat brothers founded the company Maserati. The company began producing vehicles with 4 -, 6 -, 8 - and 16-cylinder engines. One of the first Maserati caused by Alfieri, won in 1926, Targa Florio.

Artist Mario has developed a company logo - a trident. In 1932 Alfieri died, but three other brothers (Bindo, Ettore and Ernesto) continued the company's business.



Orsi

Maserati Birdcage

In 1937 the remaining Maserati brothers sold the company to Orsi family, who in 1940 moved the company headquarters in his hometown of Modena, where he posted. Orsi family decided to release only sports cars. The brothers continued to work for a company serving as an engineer on contract basis for ten years. In racing series, the team also won often, despite the participation of German racing giants like Audi or Mercedes. In 1940, Maserati won the Indianapolis.

During the Second World War the company was working for the needs of the Italian army. At this time, Maserati has competed in the development of a car with a V16 for Benito Mussolini, Ferdinand Porsche, Volkswagen, which has built one for Adolf Hitler's. They have failed in this attempt, and the plans were revised. Once a peace agreement was signed by Maserati returned to the series production car Maserati A6, and participation in auto racing. At the end of 10-year contract, the brothers left the family business Orsi, and founded his own new company called Osca.

Renowned Argentinean driver Juan Manuel Fangio in 1950 to race for Maserati cars in 1957 in a car Maserati 250F Racing won the world championship in Formula 1. In addition, we must recognize other successful models in Maserati - 200S, 300S, 350S, 450S, and was followed in 1961 by the famous Maserati Birdcage. Maserati company refused to participate in the competition between plants for the production car after the accident at the Mille Miglia race in Guidizzolo (1957), but continued to build racing cars for individuals wishing to take part in races on his face and not supported by any road companies.

1959 Maserati 5000GT coupe

After 1957 Maserati concentrated on road construction vehicles, and chief engineer Giulio Alfieri has created a six-cylinder engine equipped with a Maserati 3500 2 +2 coupe with an aluminum hull.



Citroen

In 1968, the companies have been major changes - it was sold to Citroen. According to some reports the transaction value amounted to one billion lire. Adolfo Orsi kept the nominal post of president, but Maserati changed policy. Machines were made in the hitherto unprecedented pace, reaching up to two cars per day. Citroën borrowed Maserati expertise and desire to create a model Citroën SM and other models, and Maserati has united some of its technology with technology Citroen, for example, a hydraulic suspension.

Maserati 3500gti


In 1970 the Maserati lineup consisted of well-known and prestigious models: Coupe Maserati Merak V6 engine cylinder capacity of 2,965 cm3, Maserati Bora V8 engine with 4719 cm3, Maserati Khamsin with a V8 engine in a 4930 cm3, luxury sedan and Maserati Quattroporte, too, with V8 engine in a 4236 cm3. However, the outbreak in 1970 oil crisis, forced to reduce the volume of transactions in the auto market, and particularly affected the market of sports cars. In this regard, in 1974, the company Citroen was forced to begin bankruptcy proceedings, and May 23, 1975 the new management company PSA Peugeot Citroën, control of Maserati has announced the liquidation of the company


FIAT (<strong>Maserati History</strong>)

In May 1993 the company became the property of concern FIAT Maserati. Has made significant investments in the company because of what many consider the revival of Maserati.

In 1999 a new chapter in the history of Maserati, which opened a new 3200 GT. It was dvudvernoe coupe, equipped with a V8 engine with a capacity of 3.2 liter turbocharged 370 hp. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds. Maximum speed is 285 killometrov per hour