News October 21 2006

Maserati at the Sydney motor show

Maserati will launch the Maserati GranSport MC Victory in the Australian market at the Sydney motor show later this month (26 October-5 November).

We originally reported on the launch of the GranSport MC Victory at the Geneva motor show earlier this year here where we gave some specification details on the new model.

2006 has been a successful year so far for Maserati, particularly on the track, as reigning Manufacturers’ Champion in the FIA GT World Championship, having already won the 2006 Team title and leading the 2006 drivers’ championship.

Prices for the Maserati GranSport MC Victory will be announced at the Sydney show on 26 October.

Australian Debut for GranSport Spyder

The Maserati GranSport Spyder, which will make its Sydney motor show debut on 26 October following its launch earlier this year at the Melbourne show (see our article here), is an open-top version of the GranSport Coupe, the car that has been widely praised for providing the Maserati Coupe with an aggressive new temperament with improved performance, looks and a sharper, more responsive edge.

The GranSport Spyder shares the same 4.2 litre V8 as the coupe, uprated from the standard model to 400 bhp/294 kW, and has reworked suspension, wheels and tyres. Roof up or down, the GranSport Spyder gets to 100 kmh in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 285 kmh.

As with the coupe model, there are also some visual changes: a pronounced spoiler hugs the bottom of the front bumper and on the sides under-door skirting harmonises the look of the car. This is completed by the 19" wheels inspired by the race cars that compete in the Trofeo Maserati.

The interior is a blend of carbon, leather and BrighTex^® fabric and endow the cabin with the look and feel of a racing car.

Quattroporte

Joining the MC Victory and GranSport Spyder on the Maserati stand will be two versions of the 4 door Quattroporte – the Executive GT and the Sport GT. Specification details on these in our FACTfile.