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New Ferrari and Maserati models to be shown at Geneva exhibition
publication date: Feb 22, 2012
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The new Maserati GranTurismo Sport at the next Geneva show is characterised by increased performance and an elegant overall restyling stressing its sporty nature.
An innovative
functionally redesigned new front bumper optimises the front air flows for both
engine and brake cooling.
|  | A new design of the bumper with a new style profile
frames the new headlights with DRL Led technology. The rear of the new
GranTurismo Sport is characterised by new taillights in an elegant, more
aggressive, darker tone.
A significant
restyling also shapes the interior of the car with completely redesigned front
and rear seats and a new steering wheel with a more sporty and muscular look.
True to its name,
the new GranTurismo Sport will see a further improvement in its performance
thanks to a 4.7 litre V8 engine now capable to deliver 460 HP. | | | The Geneva Motor Show will see the official debut of
the new version of the Ferrari California, with a reduction of 30 kg and an increase in power output
of 30 CV.
It now delivers 490 hp with maximum torque of 505 Nm at 5,000
rpm, thanks to new exhaust manifolds and engine mapping. |  | The torque curve has
also been modified and is higher across the engine's generous rev range.
Cutting-edge
aluminium fabrication techniques and construction technologies used by the
Scaglietti Centre of Excellence in the manufacture of the Ferrari California's
chassis, have led to an overall reduction of 30 kg in the car's weight without
impinging in any way on its structural rigidity and performance.
These enhancements
have improved the Ferrari's California's performance, reducing its 0-100 km/acceleration
time to 3.8 seconds. This heightens its sporty feel without detracting from the
mission and character of a car that has won universal acclaim for its
performance and exceptional versatility resulting from its retractable hard top
and 2+2 seating. |
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