Maserati

Maserati

Maserati began as an Italian race car company, but transitioned into manufacturing quality commercial sports cars. Some of its popular models include the GranSport and QuattroPorte.

Company History

Maserati has become known among car enthusiasts for its line of race cars and sports car. According to those at Maserati, www.maserati.com, the company was established in 1914 in Alfieri Maserati, one of seven boys in the Maserati family. As this Italian car line company grew, all brothers but one would participate. The Maserati legacy was born when the Tipo 26, Maserati's first racing car, debuted in 1926.
This company would remained family owned until 1937. Ownership has changed over the years from Citroen to Fiat to Ferrari. Today, it is one of the many car lines under General Motors.
The professionals at Auto End, www.autoend.com, write that Maserati's fame comes from its GT cars and its line of exquisite grand touring sedans. Some of the most popular models today include the GranSport and the Quattroporte.

Popular Models
GranSport:
The GranSport is one of Maserati's most popular models. The body styling of the GranSport isn't as aggressive as many other luxury sports cars in the same class, such as the Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Lotus, but it can still compete with any of them on the road with its 4.2 liter V8 engine, giving it 400 horsepower. Those at MSN Autos, autos.msn.com, report that some updates Maserati has made to the GranSport include software updates, allowing for faster shifts and rev-matching on downshifts. It also has an updated interior with a new steering wheel, blue-faced gauges, an interior trimmed with leather, carbon fiber, and Brigh Tex fabric. As for performance, Frank Markus of Motor Trend, www.motortrend.com, says that its handling abilities are greater than any driver dares to test on public roads.

QuattroPorte:

The QuattroPorte is Maserati's contribution to the sedan market, which is evident in its name. QuattroPorte is Italian for four doors. Like the GranSport, the sleek simple exterior hides the intense motor powering this fine Italian car. Underneath the hood rests a 4.2 liter V8 engine with 400 horsepower. It comes standard with a 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Those at About.com, cars.about.com, write that the electrohydraulic 6-speed automatic gearbox is located at the back to give it amazing balance and handling. Peter Robinson of Car and Driver, www.caranddriver.com, writes that one of the downfalls of this car is the extreme fuel consumption, which is to be expected with the weight and power.
For more information on Maserati, visit its official website, www.maserati.com. See Carguide123's specific model articles for more information about a particular Maserati.

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