Even if he’s driving for Ferrari now, it doesn’t mean that Fernando Alonso can’t buy a car from another brand. Besides, the man has taste so why would you deprive him of that. Recently, the two-time World Champion acquired a new Maserati GranCabrio. Alonso opted for a sports car painted in a darker shade for the exterior in combination with two-tone upholstery for the interior.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 440 horsepower mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Fernando Alonso was particularly impressed by the space offered by the GranCabrio, which is perfect for four adult passengers. The GranCabrio is, in fact, the first four-seat convertible in the history of Maserati, which probably made it more appealing to the Spaniard.
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The exotic Italian automaker Maserati has just unveiled a new special edition GranTurismo S intended for the Middle East market just outside the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The limited edition GranTurismo is inspired by the sports car maker’s racing division, Maserati Corse, which is one reason for all the carbon fiber that went into the build. There will only be 12 examples of the white ice sports coupe, and they are all destined for the oil rich region where all three contiguous eastern continents join together.
There is some significance to the number 12, not only is the exact number of FIA GT world titles that Maerati has accumulated over the past few years as well as the number of locations that buyers will be able to pick up their GranTurismo S MC Sport Line when it goes on sale. In an attempt not to alienate their home market in Italy, Maserati will also release a limited number of MC Sport Line models finished in matte Bianco Fuji pearl along with all of the carbon fiber accents that make the Middle East version so special.
The Italian automaker Maserati has just unveiled the GranTurismo MC Trofeo spec racecar at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The GranTurismo MC Trofeo is based on the GranTurismo MC Concept and will be sold to competitors who wish to compete in the MC Trofeo racing series which will consist of 14 races held on seven different dates featuring two 40 minute races per event at a handful of Europe’s most prestigious racing circuits. When participants enroll in the championship, they will acquire a comprehensive package that consists of everything they will need to be competitive in the series, and may enter as an individual or part of a team.
The MC Trofeo is powered by the same 4.7 Liter V8 engine as the standard road car, except that the MC Trofeo’s power plant has been upgraded with a racing spec exhaust system, free flowing air filter and a reprogrammed ECU to make them all work together and delivers a maximum output of 450 HP and 376 lb-ft of torque at 4750 RPM. Adding to the Gran Turismo’s track readiness is a racing spec suspension as well as a unique set of wheels made to handle the large amount of slick rubber.
Architectural Digest recently held a "Design Driven" contest to find the most unique existing garage in America, the best place to celebrate and observe the automobile. Well contest Winner, Holger Schubert had already prepared a similar space for his Maserati Granturismo. He was looking for a place where the Italian sports car can be viewed as the piece of art that it truly is. There is even a clever hydraulic ramp that allows the car to back out without turning the engine over, who would want those nasty fumes in such a nice space anyway.
