Guests at this
year’s London Salon Privé are able to admire the elegant
Quattroporte Executive GT and Sport GT, together with the
Maserati Trofeo GranSport in Audemars Piguet livery which
was driven up Goodwood Hill last weekend by supermodel Jodie
Kidd and Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss.
At its debut on
London’s social calendar, Salon Privé, being held in The
Hurlingham Club’s magnificent grounds, is a stylish
high-summer garden party by day, and a glamorous cocktail
party by night. The show takes place over four days and
features eight unique events during the days and evenings,
offering bespoke hospitality and entertainment to accompany
the amazing display of performance cars.
In essence,
Salon Privé is a society garden party in the middle of
London by day and a glamorous cocktail party by night; an
opportunity to celebrate, admire and view the best that the
automotive industry has to offer – spectacularly rare and
exotic cars.
More than twenty
super and luxury car manufacturers have their products on
display at Salon Privé in London this week, including in
number of rare models and several new UK launches. Maserati
have weighed in with three models: the Quattroporte Sport GT
and Executive GT, and the GranSport Trofeo.
The
Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT epitomises the great
Italian flagship saloon at its most exclusive, raising the
elegance of the car’s design and the sophistication of its
interior to a whole new level. The Executive GT version is
instantly recognisable thanks to its chrome front and side
grilles and 19" wheels. Great attention has been lavished on
both the comfort of the interior and the exclusive finish.
This version also includes the Quattroporte Comfort Pack
(combined heating, ventilation and massage for rear
passengers as well as electric adjustment of both seats and
backrests), retractable wood rear tables matched to the rest
of the interior, and curtains for extra privacy and comfort.
The cabin also boasts Alcantara roof lining, a
leather-trimmed steering wheel with wood inserts and a
climate control panel for the rear seat passengers. Maserati
Quattroporte prices start in the UK at £74,550, while the
luxurious Executive GT model is on sale at £83,150, a price
that includes a ‘Peace of Mind’ package which covers the
scheduled servicing for the first 3 years.
Meanwhile the Sport GT
version of the Quattroporte was created to further enhance
the high performance spirit and sporty character that set
the Quattroporte apart from any other executive saloon.
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Maserati is
showcasing the latest additions to its range at
Salon Privé, the Quattroporte Sport GT, the
GranSport Spyder and the Quattroporte Executive GT. |
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Golfer Nick Faldo
with the Maserati Trofeo GranSport at Salon Privé. |
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From an engineering point of view, the gearbox has been
given the most radical overhaul; the Sport button allows the
driver to significantly cut gear changing times (which are
now 35% faster on average), thanks to a development in the
electro-hydraulic transmission system’s CPU. At high engine
speeds, the Quattroporte Sport GT’s exhaust system also
gives a much deeper rumble to the already sporty sound of
the Maserati 4.2 litre V8.
The 20"
wheels and specific Skyhook adaptive damping software mean a
clear improvement in dynamic handling when used in more
press-on situations. The wheels, which include the tyre
pressure monitoring system, are combined with brakes
featuring metal weave tubing, cross-drilled discs and
titanium-coloured callipers. The car’s sporty character is
enhanced by subtle yet significant aesthetic touches. The
black chrome of the grille and the side air intakes and the
carbon fibre trimmed steering wheel, complete the look of
the Quattroporte Sport GT. Priced from £80,595, the stylish
Quattroporte also includes a ‘Peace of Mind’ package which
covers the scheduled servicing for the first 3 years.
Also
Salon Privé Maserati is showing Trofeo GranSport, the racing
version of the Maserati GranSport. Built at the Maserati
factory in Modena on the same production line as the
GranSport, the Trofeo was designed to offer the driver an
easy-to-drive car capable of stirring the emotions on the
race track. The 4200cc V8 engine produces 415 bhp and
coupled to the six-speed gearbox from the standard road car
it allows the driver to make the most of the power without
compromising the torque. The ride height has also been
reduced by 50mm. All non-essential accessories have been
removed substantially reducing the weight of the Trofeo and
improving the handling of the car. Pirelli are a sponsor and
sole tyre supplier of the Trofeo Audemars Piguet Maserati
Europe. Pirelli P0 tyres, especially developed for Maserati
Trofeo GranSports, guarantee a great level of grip and
performance in all weather conditions and temperatures.
Other exotic
cars on show at Salon Privé this week include the Bugatti
Veyron - the ultimate supercar, while the Koenigsegg’s CCX
is making its UK debut. Bentley are showing their GTC,
Flying Spur and Continental GT models, alongside
Rolls-Royce’s 101EX, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, McLaren
SLR, Mosler MT900S and the Shelby Daytona Coupe. Other
attractions include Spyker, the Dutch firm presenting their
C8 alongside the latest models from Lamborghini and a new
model from Marcos.
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