Maserati will unveil a new version of its GranTurismo MC Stradale, alongside all the new Quattroporte versions as they make their European debut.

Taking its inspiration from the Maserati Trofeo Championship race car, the MC Stradale four-seater also gets a set of new 20-inch wheels that make the whole thing look cooler. It features a redesigned carbon fiber hood framing a central air intake and dual exhaust pipes.

Under the carbon bonnet is a V8 4.7-liter engine from the GranTurismo Sport that develops 460PS (454hp) linked to an MC Race Shift 6-speed robotized manual gearbox.

This setup delivers great performance, and a top speed of 188 mph (302 km/h) that is identical to the 2-seater MC Stradale.

The safety of the vehicle is guaranteed by the Brembo carbon ceramic brake discs. We'll bring you more details when the car debuts in Geneva next week.

Source: Maserati

Maserati has revealed additional information about the 2014 Quattroporte - confirming that there will be a turbocharged V6 option, as well as a turbo V8.

Under the bonnet will be a new entry-level engine, a Pentastar V6-based - twin-turbo direct-injection 3.0-liter that develops 523 hp at 5,500 rpm - 479lb/ft of torque at 1,750 rpm and promising 0-60 times in the five-second range and a top speed of 177 mph.

Maserati will also offer a more powerful V8 twin-turbo direct-injection - buyers will get 523 hp at 6,500 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. With this powerplant, the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 191 mph.

The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is 207.2 inches (5263mm) inches long, 76.7 inches (1,948mm) wide making it 6.4 inches (163mm) longer and 2.5 inches (64mm) wider than its predecessor.

Much of the body and suspension is made of aluminum components in the chassis and on the body to reduce weight by up to 220 pounds. Suspension is a new Skyhook setup with front control arms, adjustable dampers and a rear multilink.

Maserati reportedly claims that it has used steering system is a speed-sensitive hydraulic setup from TRW, optional four-wheel drive - is a ZF eight-speed automatic and the standard wheels are 20-inch alloys.

The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is 207.2 inches (5263mm) inches long, 76.7 inches (1,948mm) wide making it 6.4 inches (163mm) longer and 2.5 inches (64mm) wider than its predecessor.

Stay tuned as Auto Review Blog will have full drive impressions in an upcoming road test article - and you can view the images of the new Quattroporte - click here.

[Source: Motortrend.com]

The sixth generation of the Maserati Quattroporte prices will start at around £80,000 for the base model, and £120,000 for the high-end versions. The new 2014 Maserati Quattroporte will be revealed at the Detroit motor show in January to boost its annual sales to around 50,000 units by 2015.

The new Quattroporte will be longer and based on a new steel monocoque chassis. The car has an estimated length of 5200mm and the kerb weight of 1990kg.

A significant part of the increase meaning more legroom for the rear passengers, make the impression it seeks on the Chinese market.

Upon launch the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte will be sold with a Ferrari-made V8 engine, a new version of the 4.7-litre V8 that produces 453bhp (338 kW) connected to a ZF automatic transmission.

The interior cabin has been vastly improved, including high-quality woods and leathers are used throughout, the controls will be operated via a big central touchscreen display.

The 2014 Maserati Quattroporte will be built at the old Bertone plant at Bertone, on the outskirts of Turin.

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The Maserati GranTurismo MC GT3 was officially launched to the public at the Fiat Industrial Village Motorfest in Turin, Italy. It had to tackle some serious competition as Porsche 911s, Corvettes, 2013 SRT Viper, Lamborghini Gallardos and Ferrari's own 430 and 458.

The GranTurismo MC GT3 is motivated by an aspirated V8 engine featuring four-valve technology that produces 495 hp and max torque of 510 Nm.

The Maserati GranTurismo MC GT3 was based on the MC Stradale street-version, includes carbon fiber continues to feature on the doors, a new front spoiler lip, a huge rear wing and rear bonnet.

With only nine days to go till the Superstars GT Pergusa takes place. Maserati hasn't made an appearance in this series since 2004 after losing its license.

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The Maserati Grancabrio MC a more powerful and sportier version has made its first public appearance at the Paris Auto Show today. The Maserati says Grancabrio MC was inspired by the "considerable success of the GranTurismo MC Stradale".

The 2013 Maserati Grancabrio MC also wears a unique body kit, includes a new front bumper, sport two air outlets for cooling the brakes, a different fascia installed up front, headlamps with LED daytime running lights, 20-inch alloy wheels in glossy Titanio or matt Graphite and a large spoiler that incorporates the third brake light.

Inside, the Maserati Grancabrio come with seating for four and an extra 20mm legroom for the passengers sitting in the back. Other features include a flat-bottom steering wheel; carbon fiber trim décor; Trofeo-design paddles and aluminum pedal unit.

Under the hood, the Maserati GranCabrio MC utilizes the same 4.7-litre V8 engine that produces 460 HP (338 kW) and a peak torque of 383 lb-ft (520 Nm) available at 4,750 rpm. Can a 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) sprint time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 289km/h (180mph).

The car will be sold in the US with expected price starts at £103,875 and it will arrive first in UK showrooms early in 2013.

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