Tuesday 5th March 2013

Geneva Motor Show 2013: Maserati

Quattroporte makes European debut alongside latest GranTurismo MC Stradale

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The big news on Maserati’s stand this year is the unveil of its newly-updated GranTurismo MC Stradale. As we reported last week, the new Stradale now gets two rear seats, making it a little less of the stripped-out, track day special it once was. There is, however, now more power thanks to the 460hp 4.7-litre V8 that’s now standard across the rest of the GranTurismo range, which should go some way towards compensating for the extra weight. Also helping in that regard will be the new carbon-fibre bonnet and forged 20-inch alloy wheels. That said, still no word on how much the updated Stradale actually weighs, and whether it’s any more or less than the previous version. Nevertheless, the updated car will still be able to hit 188mph

Quattroporte goes for coolest wheels award

Also on Maserati’s stand is the new Quattroporte. It made its debut back at the Detroit Motor Show in January, but this is the first time it’s been shown at a European show, which makes it worth a mention. Currently only available with the same 4.7-litre V8 as the Granturismo, a range of smaller engines is also under consideration; four-wheel-drive will also be an option, which is a first for the model.

[Mr Dastardly]

Coolest Wheels???? They look like a dartboard

[Matt UK]

Nice photo - that really is a stunner!

[MonteV]

The new QP looks too elongated - too long wheelbase to look good. Looking good is at least half the value of a Maser.

[Talented009]

Would be interesting to see a Maserati hypercar concept study

[Andy ap]

I could look at that picture all day for a couple of reasons. so why is everyone else looking at the bloody laferrari?

[soad]

Mr Dastardly said:

Coolest Wheels???? They look like a dartboard

Yes, certainly do remind of one.

[lankybob]

Why, why, why?
Why do Maserati insist on using that colour for the Quattroporte?
They did it with the last one and I thought it was horrid, same with this one. Black would make it look excellent I think, why beige? Nothing looks good in beige.

[Donkey62]

Love the wheels something very retro 60/70's about the design

[pSyCoSiS]

Donkey62 said:

Love the wheels something very retro 60/70's about the design

Indeed, they somehow remind me of the late 80s Integrale Evo wheels...