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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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By Tyler Rampersaud – September 17, 2024

Maserati Debuts Bespoke GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello At ...

Inspired by fine wine, Maserati’s bespoke creation graces the stage. Recently, Maserati made its first appearance at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, one of France’s most prestigious car shows. The event celebrates the best of automotive history, as well as the most exclusive luxury and exotic cars of the present day, and Maserati brought examples of both from its lineup to be showcased and celebrated at the beautiful château event. At the center of Maserati’s presence at Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille was the bespoke rendition of Maserati’s electric open-top grand tourer: the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello. Created to honor the 50th anniversary of the Tignanello wine, the bespoke car features special touches inspired by the iconic aesthetic of vineyards and winemaking. After being presented in Napa Valley, California, the bespoke electric grand tourer was unveiled in person for the first time at Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. Alongside the new bespoke car, a test drive session was also held for the latest cars in Maserati’s lineup, including the GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo and Folgore, MC20 Cielo and Grecale Folgore. As part of the concours events within the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, many stunning historic Maseratis took part. These included the Maserati A6G54 built by Frua and Zagato, the Maserati 5000GT, the Maserati Quattroporte, and the Maserati 5000GT. With a historic lineup of stunning cars, and some of the most innovative luxury performance cars of today wearing the Trident, Maserati’s first presence at Chantilly Arts & Elegance was a special debut. View All Maserati GranCabrios For Sale Image Source: Maserati

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By Tyler Rampersaud – August 19, 2024

Maserati Delivers The First MCXtrema Racing Supercar At L...

Maserati brings its new racing supercar to fruition. The MC20 flipped the script for Maserati, continuing the legacy of the MC12 supercar and introducing a new approach to performance for the brand. Since then, Maserati has introduced a new design language, and the brand has heralded the Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine, introduced in the MC20, as its premier performance engine. Now, the MC20 and its Nettuno V6 have served as the basis for new racing-ready machines, like the track-only MCXtrema and the newly-revealed, highly exclusive Maserati GT2 Stradale. During Monterey Car Week this year, Maserati delivered the first example of its new customer racing masterpiece at one of the most iconic race tracks in the world, the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The MCXtrema boasts 730 horsepower and only 62 examples of the new racing supercar will be made. During the delivery, the new Maserati MCXtrema raced around the iconic Laguna Seca track, taking on its legendary Corkscrew corner and its other elevation changes and challenges, driven by Maserati Chief test driver Andrea Bertolini. In addition to being a unique and rare Maserati racing masterpiece, the new Maserati MCXtrema comes with the “MCXperience,” admitting owners to an exclusive club with access to Maserati’s racing world, including drivers, technicians, access to on-track experiences, and custom racing equipment designed in collaboration between Maserati Centro Stile and Sparco. With the delivery of the first MCXtrema, a new era of Maserati racing begins. View all Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 16, 2024

The New Maserati GT2 Stradale Is A New Road-Legal Race Car

Maserati’s supercar renaissance goes even further. Maserati introduced the MC20 a few years ago, and it started a new chapter for the Trident. It was the first Maserati supercar since the legendary MC12 introduced the high-performance Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine and spurred on a radical change in Maserati’s lineup. It ushered in a new design language, and after it came the open-top MC20 Cielo, the Grecale, the new GranTurismo and GranCabrio, and the Maserati GT2 race car and track-only Maserati MCXtrema based on the MC20. Maserati is continuing along that journey, introducing the new Maserati GT2 Stradale. Unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the most prestigious events at Monterey Car Week, the new Maserati GT2 Stradale bridges the gap between the Maserati GT2 race car and the roadgoing Maserati MC20 supercar, bringing the racing machine’s aggressive style and performance focus to a new road-ready high-performance machine. With 640 horsepower from its evolved version of the Nettuno twin-turbo V6, it eclipses the MC20’s power figure by 10 horsepower and has a top speed of over 200 mph. It gets from 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds and promises a race-car feel while taking on incredible driving roads. Maserati offers exclusive Furoriserie customizations for the new GT2 Stradale while also offering packages dedicated to further improving performance, with items like Michelin semi-slick tires, carbon ceramic brakes, four-point seatbelts, a fire extinguisher, a new driving mode, and more. Exposed carbon fiber is available for detail pieces like the door sills, paddle shifters, diffusers, side skirts, hood, roof, and more. The striking launch color of the car comes from the Fuoriserie palette: Digital Aurora Matte. A blue with shades of red with a magenta mica, it provides a head-turning and unforgettable finish. Other Fuoriserie colors for the GT2 Stradale include Grigio Lamiera Matte, Digital Mint Matte, Nero Cometa Textured, Powder Nude Textured, Blu Corse, Azzurro Astro Matte, and Military Teal Matte. The standard colors are Nero Essenza, Blu Infinito, Gloss Giallo Genio, and Matte Bianco Audace. The interior combines aspects of the MC20 and the GT2 race car, with carbon fiber throughout, Alcantara upholstery, a carbon fiber floor, new racing-focused seats designed with Sabelt, and a sportier steering wheel with shift lights. Features like a modern infotainment system powered by the Android Automotive OS with over-the-air updates, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Amazon Alexa integration, as well as a Sonus faber sound system boasting 6 or an optional 12 speakers, give the new Maserati GT2 Stradale luxury grand touring appeal, while still brandishing profound racing ability. Maserati's high-performance lineup gained a significant new addition with its racing supercar hero now translated as a road-legal supercar in the new GT2 Stradale. View All Maserati MC20s For Sale Image Source: Maserati

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By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2024

Maserati Previews 110th Anniversary Celebrations At Monte...

Maserati celebrates past and future at Monterey Car Week. One of the automotive world’s most anticipated events is coming very soon: Monterey Car Week, which will host record-breaking auctions, displays of stunning cars, and reveals of new creations from the world’s automotive greats. Maserati is one of the many manufacturers participating in the festivities, and the historic Italian luxury car manufacturer is putting its supercars front and center at the prestigious gathering. Celebration 110 years of automotive excellence, Maserati is set to bring the House of Maserati to Monterey Car Week. There, guests will get to see the new one-off Maserati MC20 Tributo Modenese, inspired by Maserati’s hometown of Modena, Italy. In addition, Maserati is using the House of Maserati to launch the Maserati Classiche department in North America, showcasing the Maserati MC12 Special Edition as one of its greatest historic supercars. Maserati will also display its growing all-electric Folgore range at the House of Maserati, along with the new Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo and Maserati MC20 Cielo. Maserati partners like Marchesi Antinori, Sonus faber, and the Robina Benson Design House will also be involved. At the prestigious event The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Maserati is set to unveil an all-new supercar derived from the MC20. The MC20 Icona will also make its North American debut at The Quail, alongside the track-only MCXtrema, returning to The Quail after making its debut there last year. Taking to the track, the first delivery of the Maserati MCXtrema is set to take place at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. At the renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Maserati’s all-new supercar will grace the Concept Lawn. With 110 years of history, Maserati will enter a new era at this year’s Monterey Car Week. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

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By Tyler Rampersaud – August 05, 2024

Maserati Unveils Two New Bespoke One-Off Cars

Two new one-offs show off Maserati’s bespoke excellence. Known as the quintessential purveyor of Italian luxury cars with gorgeous design and spirited performance, Maserati has a stunning repertoire of cars. Its Furoriserie department is responsible for turning those beautiful cars into one-of-a-kind, bespoke creations, and two new cars are coming out of Fuoriserie as one-of-one masterpieces: the Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale and the Maserati MC20 Iris. The new Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale is more than just a bespoke Maserati luxury sedan. Full of commemorative details, it also bears the responsibility of being the final Maserati Quattroporte and the final Maserati to be powered by a combustion V8 engine. That V8 boasts 572 horsepower, and the luxury sedan’s formidable performance is hinted at with the use of a carbon fiber body kit, a custom engine cover, and the Blu Nobile paint color that hints at Maserati’s historic racing color. Meanwhile, the Maserati MC20 Iris has a theme of the beauty of rainbows, with an Al Aqua Rainbow paint color, which is present both inside and out in paint, leather, stitching, and more. With its captivating color and rainbow theme, the powerful Maserati MC20 supercar becomes a bespoke, one-off new work of automotive art. Along with the new Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale, the pair of new bespoke creations marks a milestone in Maserati’s history. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 08, 2024

Maserati Is Set To Unveil Its Iconic MC20 Series at 2024 ...

Maserati is off to Goodwood in style. The Goodwood Festival of Speed remains one of the most prestigious automotive events for both manufacturers and car enthusiasts. It preserves every era of automotive excellence, showcasing historic and modern icons while giving drivers the opportunity to demonstrate their talents in thrilling hill sprints against the clock. From July 11 to 14, Maserati will participate in the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, paying homage to its groundbreaking super supercar, the MC20. This Trident halo car was first introduced in 2020 with the innovative V6 Nettuno engine, available in coupé and convertible. This year, Maserati will unveil two special series of the MC20: the Icona and Leggenda, each limited to just 20 units, celebrating the brand's history and return to FIA GT. Maserati's MC20 Icona and Leggenda will each take center stage at the event, featuring liveries inspired by the victorious MC12. These special editions, with exclusive interiors from the Fuoriserie Personalization Program, will be on display in the Supercar Paddock alongside the MC12 Versione Corse and the stunning MC20 Cielo in Blu Victory. In addition to these track-focused supercars, Maserati will also showcase the GranCabrio Folgore, the first 100% electric convertible on the market, on Goodwood's Electric Avenue. The electrified convertible, featuring 800V technology, combines Maserati's sport-driven design with optimal and efficient performance. The Goodwood Festival of Speed aims to be a thrilling celebration of Maserati's legacy and future, with the MC20 series and GranCabrio Folgore taking center stage. View all Maserati MC20s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Maserati MC20 For Sale Source: Maserati

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By Tyler Rampersaud – July 01, 2024

Maserati Reveals The New Bespoke GranCabrio Folgore Tigna...

Maserati’s al-fresco grand touring EV gets an exclusive twist. Maserati revived its iconic GranTurismo luxury performance coupe recently, and with it also came the GranTurismo Folgore, the first all-electric model revealed by the historic manufacturer. However, along with it came its open-top counterpart, the GranCabrio, and its all-electric counterpart, the GranCabrio Folgore. As the first all-electric luxury performance grand tourer on the market, the new Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is a pioneer in the luxury automotive world, and now it’s going even further with a new bespoke example: the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello. The bespoke GranCabrio, created exclusively for Marchesi Antinori, was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tignanello, a celebrated Italian red wine. Coinciding with the 110th anniversary of the Trident, Maserati came together with Marchesi Antinori to celebrate his family’s over 600-year winemaking history. The car is set to be auctioned on July 14 in California at Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala. Its beautiful configuration is inspired by the timeless beauty of vineyards and the iconic Tignanello wine itself. The bespoke Terra di Tignanello paintwork evokes the soil and estate of the vineyard, with its warm chestnut color and copper accents adding to the elegant aesthetic. Inside, burgundy and silver are paired with dark briar wood, and lasering echoes the burning marks on wine barrels, adding to the car's myriad artisan details. Combining futuristic all-electric performance with timeless luxury and an elegant look, the bespoke Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello celebrates 50 years of beautiful red wine, over six centuries of a family’s winemaking history, and one century of Maserati’s luxury automotive excellence. Altogether, this new bespoke open-top grand touring EV is a stunning celebration of history and a look forward to the incredible future of automotive luxury. View All Maserati GranTurismos For Sale Image Source: Maserati

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By Tyler Rampersaud – June 18, 2024

Maserati Reveals 2 New Limited MC20 Editions To Celebrate...

Maserati’s unforgettable supercar is celebrated by its successor. The Maserati MC12 is one of the most legendary supercars ever to wear the manufacturer’s Trident emblem. Ushering the historic brand into the 21st century with a high-performance masterpiece, the MC12 was both a roadgoing supercar and a GT racer, which brought Maserati back to the racetrack competitively in 2004 for the first time in 37 years. 20 years later, the Maserati MC20 carries on the MC12’s legacy with its incredible looks and performance and the power of Maserati’s Nettuno V6 engine, making it the new flagship supercar from Maserati. It’s been 20 years since the introduction of the legendary MC12, and Maserati is celebrating its impact both on the road and the racetrack with two special editions of the MC20, inspired by the MC12 Stradale and the MC12 GT1 Vitaphone. The MC20 Icona is inspired by the MC12 Stradale, which itself paid homage to the Maserati Trofeo Light and the Birdcage Type 61. Through Maserati’s Furoiserie division, the MC20 Icona features a Bianco Audace and Blu Stradale livery, with blue brake calipers and a carbon fiber engine cover, all paying homage to the iconic white and blue of the Maserati MC12. The Maserati MC20 Leggenda pays homage to the Maserati MC12 GT1 Vitaphone, pairing Nero Essenza with Digital Mint Matte for its livery, with a yellow Trident on the grille and accents in Digital Mint to add more racing-inspired visual interest. Both special edition cars feature unique touches, like a custom interior that complements the livery, headrest embroidery with either “Icona” or “Leggenda,” and luxury features like the Sonus faber sound system, suspension lifter, carbon fiber interior package, and more. Only 20 examples of the Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda will be made, making each an ultra-exclusive ode to Maserati’s rich supercar history. With the unforgettable Maserati MC12 serving as inspiration, the Maserati MC20 pays an incredible tribute with its new special editions, carrying the MC12’s torch. View All Maserati MC20s For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By duPont REGISTRY – April 15, 2024

Fully-Electric 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Unveiled

It's been less than two months since Italian carmaker Maserati unveiled the GranTurismo's convertible sibling. In its latest announcement, however, the marque unveiled the fully electric variant that runs alongside it, the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore. Like the electric GT the carmaker announced back in late 2022, the GC Folgore rides on the same modular architecture as its coupe counterpart but adds a folding soft top while retaining its sleek and curvy bodywork. Beneath the metal, the GranCabrio Folgore and the GranTurismo are nearly identical. They count on an 800-volt electric architecture, which feeds three electric motors: one up front and two in the back. Power comes from a 92.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack, of which 83 kWh are usable and can charge at up to 270 kilowatts. This allows it to jump from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 18 minutes and cover a maximum distance of around 230 miles. On the performance side, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore produces 751 horsepower, while a temporary MaxBoost mode temporarily bumps that output up to 818 HP. Flat out, the Trident's latest convertible can sprint to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, just a tenth of a second behind the coupe, blast up to 124 mph in 9.1, and top out at 180 mph. The addition of its battery pack, along the roof's folding mechanism and the GC's additional strengthening bumps up its weight over its Coupe counterpart, but only by 176 lb, which considering this cabrio's 5,159 curb weight, is a marginal increase. It's that convertible roof, however, that makes the new Maserati GranCabrio Folgore one of the most interesting entrants to the electric vehicle world yet, as one of the first luxury grand touring EV convertibles to hit the market. In fact, the GranCabrio's bragging rights include being the first fully-electric convertible in the luxury segment, and being the fastest fully-electric convertible on the market. Being a soft top, Maserati says that the folded top is compact enough to leave enough room for luggage for four, and the roof is operable at speeds of up to 31 mph, and opens in a matter of only 14 seconds. A neck warming system also ensures the GranCabrio Folgore provides year-round comfort for open-top drives, making it an engaging, quick and luxurious grand tourer, all while being fully electric. The luxurious electric convertible is launched with an exclusive color: Liquid Rose Gold, paired with a Titan Grey fabric roof and an interior upholstered in Denim and Ice with contrasting stitching, showcasing the stunning bespoke abilities of Maserati's Fuoriserie customization program. With luxury, high-performance, EV futurism, and Maserati's iconic Italian sense of style, the new Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is set to be a game changer in the luxury performance EV world as one of the first convertible grand tourers in the segment. View All Maserati GranTurismos For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 15, 2024

Maserati & Vita Power Reveal New Maserati Tridente Electr...

Maserati’s electrification journey sets sail. With its rapidly expanding Folgore lineup, Maserati is deeply committed to electrification, and the announcement of the MC20 Folgore supercar, and GranCabrio Folgore open-top grand tourer being added to the Trident’s all-electric portfolio, Maserati seeks to be at the forefront of electrification in the luxury performance automotive world. However, the automotive world isn’t the limit for Maserati’s pursuit of electrification, as the historic luxury manufacturer is now announcing the creation of a Maserati-branded electric boat. Joining forces with Vita Power, a marine manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing boating through the use of fully electric powertrains, the new Maserati Tridente boat from Vita combines Vita’s marine innovation with Maserati’s iconic Italian design and approach to luxury. The Vita Maserati Tridente is an all-electric powerboat, boasting two motors paired with a 253-kWh battery pack, which provides an estimated range of up to 70 nautical miles and 600 maximum horsepower. Its luxurious accommodations include seating for up to 8, which can be configured in a dining or acceleration arrangement, as well as a sundeck, a bathing area with a shower, and an enclosed cabin with a day berth and WC. Built for lake or coastal day cruising, the vessel charges at up to 88kW, with two independent motors that can charge simultaneously in as little as one hour on a DC fast charger. Its innovation also goes beyond its electric powertrain, as it features carbon fiber construction by Hodgdon Yachts, in a hull shape that is unique to the Maserati Tridente. Vita Power has made its new Maserati Tridente available now, and its price starts at 2.5 million euros, which converts to under $2.7 million USD. With the iconic history of Maserati, the marine technology of Vita Power, and the ambitious vision of electrification of both joining forces, the new Vita Power Maserati Tridente is a luxurious and futuristic way to sail. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Vita Power

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