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Maserati delays launch of electrical Quattroporte saloon

CEO Davide Grasso stated Maserati’s hotly anticipated Porsche Taycan rival is “unmistakably a Maserati” but in addition “such a disruptive design project”, suggesting it’s going to take inspiration from the newest Granturismo and Grecale however undertake a radical new look outlined by its electrical underpinnings – prone to be mainly influenced by a deal with aerodynamic effectivity. 

Grasso stopped wanting naming any key rivals however he instructed the brand new EV saloon can stand out on the idea of its overt luxurious attraction and “Italian flair”, which might be essential in cementing the agency’s credentials as a bona fide luxurious model and serving to it to keep up the wholesome revenue margins it achieved in 2022. 

The new saloon might be extra in the direction of the Quattroporte finish of the spectrum than the Ghibli and include a lofty value to match, as Maserati strikes away from focusing on quantity gross sales within the mainstream government section. 

“We’re making the choice of not doing that,” Grasso advised Autocar. “As a luxury brand, you want to choose what not to do, and then you choose what to do. This is not where I’m going to play. We are not for everybody. We are for those that are willing to pay a premium to have a unique performance and luxury experience.” 

Grasso pointed to the Grecale as instance of tips on how to translate Maserati’s luxurious credentials right into a extra accessible, volume-friendly bundle. He highlighted its driver-focused cockpit, rear leg room and a spotlight to element as differentiators from rivals. 

“We have freed ourselves up from thinking about volume,” stated Grasso. “Volume is a consequence of what we do. The driver is profitability, because without profitability and quality, luxury doesn’t exist.” 

All clues level to the Quattroporte EV being a sibling to Alfa Romeo’s upcoming electric Giulia, anticipated to be primarily based on the just lately revealed STLA Large platform and doubtlessly sharing its promised 1000bhp range-topping powertrain in a fearsome Trofeo variant.

This platform can accommodate batteries giant sufficient for 500 miles of vary, in addition to high-performance motors with the potential to make it Maserati’s quickest automobile but. 

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Maserati Unveils New Track Car MCXtrema, Set to Debut on August 18

Maserati has finally revealed the name of its upcoming track-only version of the MC20. Previously known as Project24, it is now officially called MCXtrema.

If you’re not familiar with Project24, that’s understandable. It was introduced in July 2022 through a series of renderings showcasing a heavily modified MC20 with additional aerodynamic features and an increase in power. Maserati originally stated that Project24 would have 740 horsepower, but with the announcement of MCXtrema, we now know that it will produce 730 hp.

Maserati MCXtrema Teaser

While we have seen renderings of the car, Maserati is still keeping most details under wraps. The official unveiling of the MCXtrema will take place on August 18 during Monterey Car Week at The Quail event. Maserati has also confirmed that only 62 units of the car will be built, and all of them have already been sold.

This high demand is not surprising considering Maserati’s previous announcement that buyers will have various customization options available to them. Additionally, Maserati has stated that each car will be unique, meaning no two MCXtrema models will be identical. It’s safe to assume that all 62 cars were spoken for well in advance of the official announcement.