All about Ferrari-Maserati
All about Ferrari-Maserati
Νεα φερραρι 575
6.0 V12, 630 bhp, 45%-55%, RWD
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Codenamed as the F139, these rough-looking Ferrari 612 Scaglietti ‘mules’ represent prototypes of the 575M Maranello replacement.
With their modified 612 body panels providing little clues to the new car’s styling, the prototypes are being used solely as platform and engine test-beds.
The similarities between the 612 and these prototypes lie more than skin deep, as Ferrari’s newcomer is based on a shortened version of the advanced 612 platform. This has resulted in a longer wheelbase than the current Maranello, providing a roomier 2-seater cabin and larger luggage compartment.
This will render the F139 as a more usable Gran Turismo than the outgoing car. Whilst the outer dimensions will be greater than on the 575M Maranello, the new car is expected to weigh less due its aluminium space frame construction borrowed in theory from the 612.
The engine, based on the 5,748 cc V12 612 Scaglietti unit, has been out-bored to 6.0 litres and will produce between 580 and 600bhp.
Although the new Pininfarina’s body design remains sketchy, the front ‘mid-engined’ car will have a shorter bonnet proportion than the 612 Scaglietti.
Its bonnet will also incorporate twin air inlets, these replacing the central duct present on the 575M Maranello. It is expected that the exterior will differ from the 612 as much as the 456M GT differed with the 575M Maranello.
The general consensus implies that the replacement will be called the 600 Imola, but in true Ferrari fashion this probably won’t be the case.
As history has it, the F139’s most legendary predecessor, the 1968 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ name was dropped last-minute by Enzo Ferrari after it had been unofficially leaked to the press. As a result, the ‘Daytona’ name was never mentioned in Ferrari literature
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From AUTOCAR
Ferrari testing 575 successor
An Autocar source recently saw the car close up and said that the wheelbase was as much as six inches shorter than the 612’s.
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Much of this has been chopped out of the central section – the prototype’s door is considerably shorter than the 612’s. The rear overhang has also been reduced. Even so, the new car is said to offer more interior space the current 575M. The rumoured 600 moniker is said to refer to the size of the new car’s V12 engine, which at 6.0 litres is bigger than the Scaglietti’s 5.8-litre unit. Performance should be further accentuated by the weight advantage over the 612.
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9/2005 Frankfurt "F139" 575M Maranello successor(first deliveries in 2006)
"F139" that will use the 600 or more probably the 500 name has a 280cm wheelbase that is a sensational 30cm over the current model in order to have a weight distribution ratio near to the perfect 42:58(insiders talking about a 45:55 ratio that will be the best for a front-engined car the best till now is 612 Scaglietti with 46:54 and Quattroporte and SLR McLaren both with a 47:53 ratio....., will have a cost similar to the 612 Scaglietti and it's target is to offer better performance than the SLR McLaren at half price...
The F139 styling reminds a classic 250....
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All about Ferrari-Maserati
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Maserati a Berlusconi....
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2005 Maserati Quattroporte
Review and photos by Tony Whitney
There's nothing quite like an Italian nameplate to set a car lover's heart beating faster. Legendary makes like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and, of course, Maserati, have always been cars of elegance and passion - Italians never did lean too heavily on practicality and performance for its own sake. The emphasis was always on a combination of emotion and style that few auto-making nations have ever matched.
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It's sad to contemplate that many of these great names might well have disappeared by now, but for the intervention of larger auto corporations. Thankfully, all of the above named are thriving now - Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo under the wing of the giant Fiat group and Lamborghini as part of Volkswagen Audi. Thanks to this type of consolidation, we're beginning to see a resurgence of some of these makes in Canada and the latest Italian legend to join the performance luxury market here is Maserati.
Maserati was founded in 1926 and has long been famed for its racing and grand touring cars. The company boasts a long list of successful and always aesthetically beautiful road and race cars, including the 250F Grand Prix car of the 1950s and fabled road-going GT cars like the 3500 (1956), Mistral (1964), Ghibli (1966), Bora (1971) and Merak (1972). Racing successes over the years would fill a book (and has done many times over) but victories have been chalked up in all kinds of auto racing from Formula One to the challenging Targa Florio in Sicily. In 1939-40, Maserati even won the Indy 500.
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Back in the mid sixties, Maserati tackled a class left virtually alone by rival "supercar" builders - four-door sedans. The long and low-slung 1964 Quattroporte developed quite a following at the time. I can remember once in London seeing distinguished Oscar-winning actor, humourist and sometime diplomat Peter Ustinov driving one and the car was certainly a favourite among the rich and famous. You'll still see the occasional Quattroporte, lovingly preserved, at Italian car meets across the country.
The 2005 Quattroporte is an exceptionally handsome automobile from any angle. It is a large car, but that's exactly the point. It's a worthy competitor to high-performance versions of such rivals as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series. Jaguar XJ8 and Audi A8. The nose treatment is very well done and with its famed Maserati trident logo to set it off, everyone who sees the car knows that it's something very special. The trunk is huge and could easily accommodate luggage for a seriously lengthy "grand touring" trip. Incidentally, buyers can opt for a set of fitted leather luggage, which would be a wonderful adjunct to a great car.
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To my surprise, I found that rear seat room was very accommodating indeed - even for six-foot-plus people like me. There's lots of head and shoulder room, so this car is no "token" four-door sedan. It's certainly as roomy as an equivalent sedan from the major German competitors. It's worth mentioning that fit and finish was flawless throughout the car - not always the case with supercars of the past and even the present.
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Of course, many would say that style and interior appointments alone don't make a supercar - there has to be something worthwhile under the hood. In this department, Maserati certainly delivers. Power comes from a V-8 of just over 4.2-litres and it develops a very healthy 400 horsepower at 7,000 rpm.
Transmission is a fascinating Maserati DuoSelect mechanical "transaxle architecture" gearbox with electronically controlled electro-hydraulic operation. What this means is that the car can be driven in full automatic mode or the driver can select gears using a couple of Formula One style paddles located on the steering wheel column. Even in automatic mode, shifts can be provoked by judicious use of the gas pedal, but most enthusiastic drivers will make full use of the very speedy paddle shifters. It takes a little getting used to, but once the driver is acclimatized, the system is superb and much faster than any full manual box could be.
Of course, the car has a full array of equipment under the "performance dynamics" heading, including huge Brembo disc brakes with Bosch ABS, fully independent suspension, stability control, continuously variable dampers using the Maserati Skyhook system, electronic brake force distribution and many other performance/safety benefits. My test car had the optional 19-inch wheels shod with wide Pirelli P-Zero tires - probably the best rubber in the industry for a car like this.
The cockpit is a delight and the instrument array, impressive to say the least. My test car was fitted with an easy-to-use navigation system and all kinds of state-of-the-art accessories and comfort items. This might be a limited production automobile, but it comes with a full roster of all the latest electronic aids and that's where Fiat's huge research and development resources come into play. The leather seats were very comfortable - front and back - and everything from the steering wheel to the basic controls proved intelligently designed and executed.
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My biggest surprise came when I checked out the price of this car, which proved to be tens of thousands of dollars under what I expected. A base Quattroporte - if "base" is a word that can be applied to a car like this - is $139,300, so it is right in the hunt with its Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Jaguar rivals.
There's certainly a very lengthy options list that can be exploited by the buyer who must have everything, but even in basic form, the Quattroporte is exceptionally well equipped. Buyers can seriously customize their car with different woods and leathers, retractable rear tables, a rear seat DVD system, run-flat tires and all kinds of other neat stuff.
My best advice to anyone shopping in the Mercedes S-Class/BMW 7-Series market is to take a close look at this new Maserati before they make a final decision.
All about Ferrari-Maserati
All about Ferrari-Maserati
Bρετανικο Evo
Quattroporte vs Alpina B5 vs M5
Η Quattroporte στελνει αδιαβαστo το απολυτο μηχανημα οδηγησης με τις απολυτες επιδοσεις στην απολυτη πιστα του Ring με το απολυτο 50/50,την απολυτη mcpherson,το απολυτα γρηγορο τιμονι της με 3στροφες απο ακρη σε ακρη και το απολυτα μελετημενο σπορ στησιμο της.
Η Quattroporte ζυγιζει 220kg περισσοτερα και εχει -100hp ενω σε σχεση με την M5 ειναι +150kg και -107hp
Θεωρητικος αντιπαλος της Quattroporte ειναι η 750i.
Quattroporte
+17,6cm μεταξονιο
+ 21,3cm μηκος
-248nm ροπης απο την Β5 και -69nm απο την Μ5
1, 1,595sec πιο γρηγορη στην πιστα του Bedford η σπορ limo της Maserati
Tα διπλα ψαλιδια,η καλυτερη κατανομη των μαζων-47/53 και η τυπολογια translaxe εξασφαλιζουν μεγαλυτερη ακριβεια στην εισοδο της στροφης και καλυτερη επιταχυνση/ευελιξια στην πιστα.Δεν ειναι τυχαιο που η επισης βαρυτερη 159 με τον πιο αδυναμο κινητηρα διελυσε τον ανταγωνισμο στο Master test επικρατωντας και στα 5 test δυναμικης συμπεριφορας.
Αναλογια κιλων/ιππων
Β5 3,4kgr/hp
M5 3,5kgr/hp
Quattroporte 4,825kgr/hp
Aρθρο
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=59740
Μερικα σχολια των μελων του Forum της BMW.
-Next time...tell them to hit the Power buton before going on the track....
-Totally unbelievable!
Maser is significantly heavier,has over 100 hp less and still faster on track then the M5?
-I still can't believe that the Italians managed to make a big luxury saloon like that look so achingly beautiful. Its simply gorgeous! Probably the best looking saloon on sale today! And just look at that interior - Maserati has managed to out-jaguar Jaguar. Who says the British do the wood and leather treatment best
Quattroporte 1'28''355
M5 1'29''950
Alpina B5 1'30''100
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2V8 400hp ps 451nm 1930kgr 3064mm 5054mm
BMW M5 5.0V10 507hp ps 520nm 1780kgr 2888mm 4841mm
Alpina B5 4.4V8Turbo 500hp ps 699nm 1720kgr 2888mm 4841mm
