Maserati MC12 Stradale Signed by Michael Schumacher

A tangible symbol of Maserati engineering and a worthy descendant of the company’s greatest racing machines, the Maserati MC12 was designed from the outset to conquer the FIA GT Championship. Thanks to its relationship with Ferrari, Maserati utilized the Enzo as a platform for build total of 50 road legal cars were made available for purchase (along with another additional five pieces that Maserati kept for themselves). Also borrowed from the Enzo was the 6.0-liter, 12-cylinder engine, which developed 630 hp. The MC12 boasted a 0 to 100 kph time of just 3.8 seconds and a top speed in excess of 205 mph. All this power was harnessed by Maserati’s Cambiocorsa 6-speed transmission.

Well, there’s still one special Maserati among them all. With a mileage of just 9800 km, a full service and necessary repairs were carried out in March 2009, totalling €40,000, photo documentation of which is available from EDO Competition Services, this special Maserati MC12 Stradale is available for sale on JamesList.

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Two weeks ago we wrote about Maserati GranTurismo Convertible and yesterday, Maserati North America officially announced the price of $135,800 for this luxury car.

Maserati GranTurismo Convertible

For that kind of cash you get: a stunning four-seat droptop supercar with a 433 italian horsepower, 4.7-liter V-8 engine, six-speed adaptive automatic transmission with standard paddle shifters. Driver and passenger can hear the full brunt of the engine by lowering the top, a 24-second process that doesn’t compromise rear seat room or trunk space.

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The GranTurismo Convertible (known as the GranCabrio outside of the U.S. market) is the embodiment of Maserati. This soft-top carries an unmistakable Pininfarina design, spacious interior, handcrafted details, driving pleasure and high performances.

Maserati Granturismo Convertible

The GranTurismo Convertible is powered by the company’s top-level 4.7-liter V8, making 433-hp. This seems to indicate that unlike Maserati’s other models, the 405-hp  4.2-liter V8 will not be offered. What this also may indicate is that a possible GranCabrio S model could make even more power. After all, with the added weight of the necessary chassis stiffening required in a drop-top, the 433-hp will deliver performance on par with the base-engine coupe.

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At the recent Essen Motor Show one of the best-looking and rarest Maserati put in an appearance – the Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback. The limited edition Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback, with only 25 cars on sale is up for grabs with for only $285,000!

Limited Edition Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback

The Bellagio Fastback Touring forms a tribute to Maserati successful Quattroporte model. The most luxury Italian saloon car of the post-War period has in fact been transformed in a sports fastback with rear door and large loading space, to offer the market a top level sportcar, never realized before.

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The exotic Italian automaker Maserati has just unveiled a new special edition GranTurismo S MC Sport Line intended for the Middle East market just outside the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Maserati Granturismo S MC Sport Line Limited Edition

Only 12 of these limited-edition GranTurismos will be produced in Modena, all for Middle Eastern markets. The cars are being built in part to celebrate the 12 world titles Maserati has won in various racing events over the past five years, as well as the number of Middle Eastern cities where Maserati is present with a dedicated showroom: each car will feature a plaque with the name of the city to which it is committed.

Designed to enhance the sporty DNA of the Trident, the “MC Sport Line” sums up the experience acquired on the track by the Maserati Corse racing department, whose contribution to the design of the functional components has been invaluable. The world of motor racing also inspired Maserati’s designers when it came to styling, hence the extensive use of carbon fiber.

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