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2015 Maserati Quattroporte by Novitec Tridente

4:30 PM

Novitec Tridente has just revealed their comprehensive tuning program for the 2015 Maserati Quattroporte. In case you didn’t know, Novitec Tridente is the Maserati-dedicated arm of Novitec which also includes Novitec Rosso (Ferrari) and Novitec Torado (Lamborghini).

Novitec Tridente has revealed updates for all Quattroporte variants with the most impressive unsurprisingly being the Quattroporte GTS. Its 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine is typically tuned to deliver 530 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque. However, Novitec Trident has managed to lift this up to 605 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque meaning its uprated Maserati Quattroporte GTS can sprint to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds as well as a top speed of 318 km/h.

As for the 2015 Maserati Quattroporte S, Novitec Tridente has increased power from its V6 engine to 476 hp and 640 Nm of torque. By comparison, the standard Quattroporte S punches out 410 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Thanks to this power and torque gains, the Novitec Torado tuned Quattroporte S reaches 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds when the car is equipped with the Q4 all-wheel drive system.

Finally, the tuners offer upgrades for the entry-level diesel Quattroporte. Typically the V6 turbocharged unit pumps out 275 hp but Novitec Trident has uprated that to 322 hp. Additionally, torque has been increased from 600 Nm to 680 Nm at just 2200 rpm. Consequently, the car reaches 100 km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds, seven tenths less than the standard car.

From a visual standpoint, the models adopt a two-piece front spoiler, new side skirts, a subtle rear spoiler and new rocker panels. The entire aerodynamic enhancement kit is constructed from clear-coated carbon fibre and sells for 3120 euros altogether but each part can be also purchased individually.

Elsewhere, new 22-inch Novitec Trident NM1 wheels are included which are 9 inches wide at the front with 255/30 ZR 22 at the front and 315/25 ZR 22 at the rear on the 11 inch wide wheels.

Source: GTSpirit

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New Maserati Levante SUV Caught Testing

4:30 PM

Just a week after the first Maserati Levante SUV prototype was spied testing, another prototype has been snapped under heavy camouflage during the latest round of European testing.

This particular Levante prototype differs from the previous one in that it does not feature a raised roof section and looks to be riding even higher. The body of the test mule is the same as that of the Ghibli minus a few alterations to support the higher ride height including new flared wheel arches. Beneath the skin, this prototype is very likely using an all-wheel drive system.

Last year, speculation emerged suggesting that the Levante will receive the new 525 hp V8 twin-turbo engine from the Quattroporte when it reportedly goes on sale in 2015. This could then be accompanied by other less powerful unit options among them being the 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 from the Ghibli, a diesel V6 and probably the new V8 diesel from Fiat.

Source:GTspirit

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Maserati Kubang SUV

5:00 PM

Maserati have followed Porsche by introducing SUV in their product line.

Instead of a nice name, Maserati have choose “Kubang” as an official name since they have not change the name yet.

Although it is based on Jeep Grand Cherokee, all the suspension, brakes, engine and other details are 100% from the Modena, Italy. By doing that, this model are exclusive like other products from Maserati as reported by Motorward.com

No technical specification have been released but it is expected for these upcoming model to be in a same par like Porsche Cayenne or a bit above with a powerful engine and technology.

These new upcoming SUV from Maserati also looks fresh and pretty. Hopefully, when we this car on a road, it doesn’t look like any Korean SUVs.

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Recalled for Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte

5:00 PM

A recall for Maserati GrantGranTurismos and Quattroportes around North America due to a problem with rear suspension which may cause a total loss control over the vehicle as reported by MotorWard.com

Dealers will replace the defected parts with a new one and will perform allignment to make sure everything is alright

For those who owned a Maserati which build from July 2008 to September 2008, it is advise for you to call the nearest dealers

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Baby Maserati Quattroporte spotted?

8:48 AM

Rumors said there will be a smaller version of Maserati Quattroporte. Autoblog reported they have found a mule for this model. This mule model is said will not be the exact shape as the production and it has smaller disc brake.