This era witnesses the beginning for Maserati with its new cars, inventions, and models. The brand has achieved extensive attention due to Maserati’s focus on the future.
After the remarkable conquest of the Ghibli Hybrid in July, Maserati launched the Trofeo range in August, along with the world debut of the MC20 super sports car. Now, it is the period to look to the future of Maserati in Modena, as the brands prospective has been drawn out from the location where it was first produced.
Currently, Maserati is arriving at the stage of complete replenishment, based on high commitments of improvement and exclusiveness.
The historic Viale Ciro Menotti factory in Modena is the initial point for this journey. The facility, which has been the brand’s head office for more than 80 years, is situated in a captivating area that balances the uniqueness of the Italian industry and the brand’s legacy. The facility experienced a makeover that included the construction of a new production line, an engine assembly site, and new paint facilities designed specifically for a car.
The super car is powered by the Nettuno V6 engine, which is the first invention in the brand’s history of Maserati Engine Lab, prepared with a state of the art, ecologically friendly paint workshop.
The MC20 is the first step and model to symbolize its stylish design that precisely equilibriums a wide range of conflicting elements, combining the optimum levels of perfection and engineering design with luxury and high performance to provide the unsurpassed driving experiences. The MC20 was made at the Maserati Design Center in Turin, while the Modena facility procured over the entire development, manufacturing, and engineering. It commenced its last shape at the Maserati Innovation Lab, which is the epicenter of engineering where all the current and future models are established.
The advanced processes within the Maserati Innovation Lab donated to the maintenance of the car development, as well as the distinctive Maserati method, which approves a united approach focusing on the human element from the early stages of development. More than 90% of the dynamics of the MC20 were made with the help of virtual models, using an innovative methodology called the Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development System, which is locally managed by the brand.
With this thought, the Maserati Invention Lab is a perfect place to discuss the future scope of Maserati where its laboratories will represent the FOLGORE and the new GRECALE SUV.
Folger signifies the new approach for electric cars in the Maserati style, and unlocks a new era for new forms of energy, which will convey the brand’s goodwill.
The GranTurismo and GranCabrio models will be the brand’s primary models to be completely electrified. They will be positioned in Modena and manufactured in the Turin production center. An electric version of the MC20 will also be accessible, and formed at the Maserati plant in Modena.
The first step in the electric version is the Ghibli Hybrid, which was launched in June. The main experiment was to sustain the brand’s philosophy and core values. The consequence was the introduction of a hybrid car with the best capabilities. While upholding its characteristics, Maserati has chosen a hybrid solution that focuses mainly on improving performance, as well as on fuel economy.
The future of Maserati SUV is ready to stand a name related to wind, as the Grecale will be called after the strong northeast winds in the Mediterranean to play an essential part in the brand’s evolution.
Maserati has a lengthy proven track record in naming its cars after the famous winds. Beginning in 1963 with a proper Mistral, being followed by Ghibli, Bora, Merak and Khamseen cars. Moreover, in 2016, the Levante was introduced, the first SUV in Maserati history.
The brand’s new era also comprises in customizing its cars. Thanks to the new Maserati FUORISERIE program, customers can customize according to their preferences. Every buyer will have the opportunity to experience the car customization workshop. Three core design groups that represent the starting point of Corse, Unica and Futura have been created to assist customers in choosing from thousands of possible combinations.
As part of this pursuit of a bright future, the brand is proud to reserve its unique charismatic legacy. Maserati, launched from Modena, a beating heart of the famous Italian engine manufacturing site also rejoices the extended inheritance of its classic cars by offering them personalized services through the latest Classiche program.
In order to celebrate the brand launch and the formation of the event MMXX: Time to be Impudent, Maserati shelters light on the global mobility sector and strengthening its link with its headquarters, which has been preferred for the world premiere of the MC20, being the latest edition of the car series to be displayed under the famous Gerlandina tower. Piazza Roma also hosts the Trofeo collection, including the best models of the Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte cars.
After the successful compilation and the launch of the Levante Trofeo in 2018, the most powerful SUV is now presenting the Quattroporte and Ghibli Trofeo cars with a new V8 engine capacity of 580 HP, providing the highest levels of performance, distinctive sportiness, and luxury.
The occasion also saw the use of Modena’s ‘anatomical theater’ to take a detailed look at the new Nettuno engine, giving audiences a unique chance to learn about the minutest facts of its advanced technical features.
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| GHIBLI HYBRID | |
| ENGINE | |
| Layout | L4 Mild Hybrid with eBooster and 48V BSG |
| Displacement | 1,998 |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 84 x 90 |
| Compression ratio | 9,5 : 1 |
| Max. power output (hp @ rpm) | 330 @ 5,750 |
| Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 450 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel injection | Gasoline direct injection GDI |
| Injection pressure (bar) | 200 |
| Induction | 1 Mono scroll turbocharger |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel |
| Lubrification | Variable displacement oil pump |
| Timing system | 1 chain-drive overhead camshaft with Multiair |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| 0-100 km/h (s) | 5.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 255 |
| Braking distance from 100 to 0 (m) | 35.5 |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS | |
| WLTP combined cycle (l/100 km) | 8.5 – 9.6* |
| WLTP combined cycle (g/km) | 192-216* pending ongoing homologation |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox |
| Gear ratios | 1st : 5; 2nd 3,2; 3rd : 2,14; 4th : 1,72; 5th : 1,31; 6th : 1,00; 7th : 0,82; 8th : 0,64; Reverse : 3,46; final : 2,80 |
| Transmission | Rear-wheel drive with rear limited slip felf-locking mechanical differential |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | Double-wishbone, anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Multi-link, anti-roll bar |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Ventilated discs 345×28 mm, Brembo fixed calipers with four pistons |
| Rear | Ventilated discs 330×22 mm, single-piston floating capilers |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | |
| Front/rear tyres | 235 / 50 R18 |
| L x D x H (mm) | 4,971 x 1,945 x 1,461 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,998 |
| Front/rear track (mm) | 1,635 / 1,653 |
| Luggage capacity (l) | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 80 |
| Homologated weight | 1,878 |
| Average weight | 1,950 |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | LEVANTE TROFEO | GHIBLI TROFEO | QUATTROPORTE TROFEO |
| Engine layout | Petrol 90° V8, twin-turbo – direct injection (GDI) | Petrol 90° V8, twin-turbo – direct injection (GDI) | Petrol 90° V8, twin-turbo – direct injection (GDI) |
| Displacement (cc) | 3,799 | 3,799 | 3,799 |
| Max. power output (hp @ rpm) | 580 @ 6,750 (Europe; North America; Korea; China; Japan; India) 590 @ 6.250 (Other markets) | 580 @ 6,750 | 580 @ 6,750 |
| Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 730 @ 2,500 – 5,000 | 730 @ 2,250 – 5,250 | 730 @ 2,250 – 5,250 |
| Fuel consumption WLTC | 13.2-13.7 | 12.3-12.6 | 12.2-12.5 |
| 0-100 km/h (sec) | 4,1 (Europe; North America; Korea; China; Japan; India) 3,9 (Other markets) | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 302 km/h (Europe; North America; Korea; China; Japan; India) 304 km/h (Other markets) | 326 km/h | 326 km/h |
| 100-0 km/h (m) | 34.5 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
| Gearbox | ZF eight-speed automatic | ||
| Transmission | Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with rear Limited-Slip Differential | Rear-wheel drive with rear Limited-Slip Differential | Rear-wheel drive with rear Limited-Slip Differential |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone, adjustable Air Springs, Skyhook shock absorbers | Double-wishbone, Skyhook shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | Double-wishbone, Skyhook shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link, adjustable air springs, Skyhook shock absorbers | Multi-link, Skyhook shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | Multi-link, Skyhook shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Length / width / height (mm) | 5,003 / 1,968 / 1,679 | 4,971 / 1,945 / 1,461 | 5,262 / 1,948 / 1,481 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,004 | 2,998 | 3,171 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,170 | 1,969 | 2,000 |
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