Yes, reasonable. Not cheap, not inexpensive, just reasonable. Sure $140,200 doesn't sound reasonable, but think of all the other cars in this price range. There are few, if any, big convertibles that have this kind of presence and we're pretty sure none of them sound like this Maserati at full tilt either. Plus, you can order the brake calipers in six different colors, nice
Maserati GranTurismo Convertible
This might be our favorite unintended consequence of Fiat's "mentorship" of Chrysler: Instead of occupying its usual spot in luxury row, Ferrari will have its booth smack between Dodge and Jeep at this month's Detroit Auto Show. Oh, yes, and Maserati will be there, too.
That's just how it goes when you're part of the Fiat Group. Evidently, it's hoped you'll come for the Italian sports cars and stay for the, um, Plum Crazy Challenger and whatever the latest going-away-special Viper is. And if you're aching to see another electric car, well, get yourself over to the Fiat 500 EV exhibit.
This sad space used to house the Ferrari/Maserati stand at the L.A. auto show. Now it is the exclusive domain of a half-dozen bar tables and a one-man coffee stand. A guard still stands at the entrance, but we're not sure why.
Ferrari Bows Out of L.A. Auto Show
Curious whether the new 2010 Honda Accord has an optional neck massager? How about the tow rating on the Ford F-150? And what about those European cars, they're always adding some new totally nonessential technological "feature."
Now there's an easy way to find out. Our 2010 Buyer's Guide lists every model change from every manufacturer. From colors to options to full redesigns, it's all there.
The auction weekend in Scottsdale is just two months away and the various auction house lineups are starting to fall into place. Gooding and Company has announced the cars that will headline its event on January 23rd and as usual they're all quite nice -- and expensive.
Bidders will be able to choose from a 1956 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer, a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet and a numbers matching 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta that's expected to fetch as much $400,000 when it crosses the block.
You may have seen some of these before. Rich guys like to show off you know. Regardless, these ultimate garages still stir the soul in a way only serious car enthusiasts can truly appreciate. There's a 25 page string on Luxury4play.com if you want to see more.
We were going to title this post "2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Maserati GranCabrio and the Lady in the Flouncy Nightie." But that wouldn't fit in the headline.
Now we're all for a woman getting her job done. But come on, can we see the car a little bit? It's a nice-looking thing, this GranCabrio, a soft-top version of the four-seat GranTurismo. The long-wheelbase four-seater brings a level of grace to the segment that seems to have gone missing. Even the Mercedes-Benz SL, once a paragon of restrained elegance, has gone all hard-edged.
This little number hits U.S. dealers just in time for the top-down season beginning next spring. But let's not take this restraint thing too far. The car will be powered by a 433-hp 4.7-liter V8.
Maybe Ms. Flouncy Nightie would like to get in the car. Just an idea.
This long list of events is your chance to throw away your inhibitions and lay down some rubber. Some of the track days make you bring your own vehicle, while others provide you with a machine to pilot. Either way, find the right event and brush up on your driving skills by booking some track time at the links below.
Continue reading Hit Up the Track With These Events.
Finally, all that hideous camouflage that has been covering up the 2010 Maserati GranCabrio prototypes has been peeled back and the car underneath was worth the wait.
Set for a worldwide debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, the new four-seat GranCabrio gets a cloth soft top and a 433-horsepower V8 engine. That's about as much detail as Maserati let loose, so expect a full run down from Frankfurt in a few weeks.
Yes, you read that right. This unloved Biturbo was recently traded in on a Subaru as part of the Cash for Clunkers program. With less than 19,000 miles on the clock, it was quite the fresh Maserati, although according to its owner no one seemed to care as he was unable to unload it on the open market.
CNN: Maserati Clunker To Be Crushed
If you have never driven on a race track, you should. If your skills are weak, track time will make them better. And if you think you're an undiscovered Tony Stewart, well then, get out there and prove it. The list that follows after the jump gives some ideas where you might try your luck both on the road and in the dirt.
Continue reading Looking for Track Time? Find It Here.
When Mark McNabb announced he was leaving GM last week, most assumed he was merely jumping off a sinking ship. No big surprise there really as he had only been at GM for a year or so. Before that he was at Nissan, a job he returned to after a short stint at Mercedes-Benz, so yeah, the guy gets around.
Now he's the new President and CEO of Maserati North America, Inc. With only a handful of models, McNabb's job should be fairly easy after coming from two full-line manufacturers. Then again, selling high-dollar exotics during one of the worst economic recessions in U.S. history could present a few challenges.
First Drive: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte GT-S
Ferrari announced this week that the last production Ferrari F430 would be part of the lots at all-Ferrari RM auction this Saturday. The proceeds will benefit Italy's Abruzzo region, east of Rome, which was heavily damaged by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on April 6.
The two-tone livery on this F430 is meant to recall the traditional colors of L'Aquila, Italy, the medieval town at the epicenter of the quake. Ferrari will invite the eventual owner to Maranello to finalize specifications on the F430, though the transmission is already decided: It's the automated F1 gearbox.
The F430 auction follows a week-long apparel auction at Ferrari's online store during which time you could bid on racing suits autographed by Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen.
View all lots in the RM Auction on May 17 ... it's all Ferraris, including a '91 F40, plus two Maseratis.
U.S. Attorneys have charged the owners of a New York Bentley and Aston Martin dealership with corporate espionage after discovering they had tapped into the email network of a rival Ferrari and Maserati dealership.
According to Bloomberg, Giacomo Ciaccia and Leka Vuksanaj, the co-owners of Universal Autosports LLC,were former employees of the Ferrari dealership. A third man, Michael Lussos, listed as the Creative Director of Universal Autosports, helped to set up the email system for the Ferrari dealership.
Investigators discovered that the Ferrari dealership's email were being forwarded to an outside account. In some instances, Universal Auto sport attempted to use the information to thwart potential sales by contacting customers directly. The three men each face up to five years in jail and a fine of $250,000.
Bloomberg: Aston Martin Dealer Is Charged With Spying on Rival
Why muck up your GranTurismo daily driver when you can have a dedicated track car like the GranTurismo MC? Designed to compete in the GT4 European Cup class, the GranTurismo MC uses the same 4.7-liter V8 as the production GranTurismo S. Revised engine mapping bumps output to 450-horsepower while the chassis has been stiffened and race-grade brakes installed. A full roll cage and racing slicks are also part of the package.
And the cost? A mere 135,000 Euros. Just call Maserati Corse and they'll arrange pickup of the money. We're sure you'll get a car eventually.
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