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For the first time in Australia, Maserati
will launch two new models at one Motor
Show, when the wraps come off the new
Maserati Quattroporte and the range-topping
high performance Maserati GranTurismo S at
the Australian International Motor Show on 9
October 2008. |
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For the
first time in Australia, Maserati will launch two new
models at one Motor Show, when the wraps come off the
new Maserati Quattroporte and the range-topping high
performance Maserati GranTurismo S at the Australian
International Motor Show on 9 October 2008.
“The fact that
we are launching two new models at the same motor show, both
of which are central to the success of Maserati, is a clear
sign of progress that Maserati has made over recent years in
both Australia and around the world,” says Edward Butler,
General Manager of Maserati Australia and New Zealand. “The
Quattroporte redefined the high performance saloon and its
success around the world has led other car makers to attempt
their own imitations of its effortless blend of performance,
style and exclusivity. The new Quattroporte will ensure that
Maserati maintains its lead as the ultimate performance
saloon.”
“Maserati built
its unique and legendary reputation on performance,”
explains Mr Butler, “so the launch of new, range-topping
high performance Maserati is extremely significant. The new
GranTurismo S provides our unique coupe with a new level of
performance, on-road ability and driving excitement. It is
the epitome of a Maserati.”
Setting a new
all-time Australian record in 2007, Maserati sales rose to
134 cars, a 25 per cent increase over the 2006 total of 107,
which was a record year in its own right. Yet, in 2008,
Maserati has already delivered 151 cars to new owners in
Australia, making this year a new all-time record year for
Maserati in Australia with five months to spare!
The new
Quattroporte has a dual soul as a luxury saloon with
sports-car performance and is fully responsive in all
driving conditions whilst cosseting the driver in its
luxurious and distinctive ‘Made in Italy’ interior. In its
new S version, the new Quattroporte is equipped with a 4.7
litre V8 delivering a maximum power output of 430 bhp at
7,000 rpm, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and
has a maximum speed of 280 km/h where the law permits.
The GranTurismo
S is the ultimate expression of the performance edge. Its
440 bhp V8 4.7 litre engine, electro-actuated gearbox with
fast MC Shift, transaxle layout, performance exhaust and
dual-cast brakes make the GranTurismo S a true ambassador
for Maserati’s sporting flair, with acceleration from 0 to
100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 295 km/h, the
highest ever reached by a standard production Maserati.
Official prices for Maserati’s latest models will be
announced when they make their Australian and New Zealand
debut at the Australian International Motor Show in October.
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