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Originally Posted by Luwalira  I having difficulties beleiving that's a production car concept. I really can't see any concept ques in the design. It doesn't look flashy or "impossible" at all. |
OH MY GOD! Thanks Luw for sharing these pictures, Karma for you. So they did release sneek pictures on the 20th after all, as what I've read from Quattroroute (sp?)
I think it looks great overall. The rims especially, it's uncanny of Maserati to pay so much attention into little stuff like that... And I like their style a lot.
However, the front lights look a little weird, I was expecting them to be smaller ala Quattroporte, and even if it isn't, it should look more streamlined. Also I see interesting curves in the grill, unlike the mesh which they use now in the QP and Gransport.
The interior is QP-inspired but they've differentiated it alot from the sedan. Good work. I can't wait to see more details...
Oh and about the engine, later in the car's life cycle they're gonna release a new 4.7L V8... For now, they'll be using the same 4.2 V8 which isn't slow by any means. I expect it'll still do 0-100 in 5 second flat or less, which is respectable enough IMO... Couple that with improved dynamics over the Gransport, we'll see a great sports car.
From the pictures though I see an automatic gearbox! Same ZF six-speeder... Looks like Maserati is going for useability more than sportiness now.
Marcus is gonna die seeing this? Where are you, Merc1?
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Originally Posted by Choleric Ahh that makes sense, but it is priced more in the CL direction. But I guess it is Italian... |
It's priced less than the V8 Vantage here... Actually, you could get one for the price of a 650i, which is good value indeed.