MASERATI is continuous to mark its a hundred and tenth anniversary this 12 months with a limited-edition BEV coupe mannequin known as the GranTurismo 110 Anniversario.
It’s going to discover its approach Down Underneath through importer Ateco Group early subsequent 12 months in extraordinarily restricted numbers priced from $525,000 excluding on street prices – the identical value because the seventy fifth anniversary petrol variations that had been imported beforehand.
The Italian sports activities and luxurious automotive (and SUV) producer, a part of Stellantis, say the absolutely electrical Folgore-powered sports activities coupe celebrates 110 years of Italian luxurious, efficiency, design, craftsmanship, uniqueness and know-how.
Solely 110 examples will likely be made.
In a press release, the legendary carmaker stated,“The restricted version is a serious milestone from the ‘Home of the Trident’ and is greater than a automotive: it’s an icon, a way of life that completely embodies the model’s spirit, a mannequin that may mix sporty efficiency with consolation appropriate for lengthy distances and luxurious”.
However pundits may ask how an organization that has existed for greater than a century on the scent of benzine, the sound of bellowing exhausts and a soulful really feel behind the wheel… amongst different issues, will fare with a extra medical electrified future?
You by no means know, with Stellantis plans in a state of flux, Maserati could proceed offering combustion engine choices for rusted-on ICE lovers going ahead…
However for now, the Maserati GranTurismo 110 Anniversario reveals the producer’s intent, taking over for the primary time in its historical past a 100 per cent electrical powertrain, within the Folgore model.
“The GranTurismo Folgore is changing into the main gentle within the 110 Anniversario particular sequence,” the producer added.
It was curated by Maserati’s Fuoriserie Customisation Program in two configurations of 55 fashions every: the primary in Rame Folgore; the second in unique Blu Inchiostro, each with devoted finishes, particular rims with black and copper particulars and interiors in denim or black Econyl and stitching in copper or blue.
“The true USP (distinctive promoting proposition) of this restricted sequence is the brand, created solely for the anniversary: the Trident, adopted by the numerals 110 at a particular tilt, is situated on the C-pillar and represents the model’s dynamism and capability for innovation in its 110-year historical past,” the press launch continued.
It’s the similar brand hooked up to Maserati’s Tipo Folgore electrical single-seater that’s racing within the System E World Championship on December 7.
To recap, the GranTurismo Folgore powertrain is developed with System E-derived know-how just like the silicon carbide inverters for a greater vitality circulate and better effectivity.
The cutting-edge 800-volt battery powers three potent 300kW everlasting magnet motors – one within the entrance, two within the rear – to ship as much as 560kW momentarily as excessive as 610kW on max increase and a mind-blowing 1350Nm of torque throughout all 4 wheels.
The Folgore has a synthetic sound generator in lieu of quad tip exhausts.
It has a T-shaped 92.5kwh battery pack mounted predominantly within the centre tunnel and is claimed be able to recharging on a 270kW DC equipment from 20-80 per cent in 18 minutes and will ship a claimed vary of between 419-447km (WLTP) from a full cost.
Two of the motors are rear mounted with one on the entrance and every has a possible output of 300kW however the current battery pack can not maintain that degree of output so they’re restricted to 610kW mixed on “max increase” till such time as battery know-how can maintain the electrical motor capability.
It empowers the Folgore to cowl a 0-100km/h dash in circa 2.7 seconds, with a prime pace of 325km/h.
Maintaining dynamics below tight management is an adaptive air suspension system, 380mm six-piston Brembo brakes up entrance, 350mm 4 piston rear brakes, and 20-inch entrance and 21-inch rear alloys with premium sports activities rubber.
4 drive mods can be found: Max Vary, GT, Sport and Corsa.
The 110 Anniversario made its debut on the street as a part of the unique Trident Expertise program, a two-day occasion designed by Maserati to have a good time this main anniversary along with its friends and most passionate clients.
