In 1947, Maserati drove its first production car onto the road, the A6 1500. The 1500 Gran Turismo, as it would be called, ran on a 1.5-litre six-in-line engine producing 65bhp and a top speed of 156km/h. Some things have changed in the past 75 years, to say the least. See the new GranTurismo Folgore here.
Text: Jorrit Niels
The arrival of a new Maserati GranTurismo is no everyday occurrence. Over the past 16 years, the car has become a usual suspect in the world's most glamorous and affluent places. Where it impresses with its distinctive design and overwhelming V8 soundtrack. Two of the new GranTurismo's, continue that soundtrack.
The Modena and Trofeo versions share the same 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo internal combustion engine. The Modena performs with 490 hp and the Trofeo, with some powertrain upgrades, with 550 hp.
Maserati Folgore, full of Formula E technology
On the other side of the coin is the Folgore; Maserati's first electric car. A car that applies Formula E technology to run 100 per cent on batteries. It has three 92.5 kWh magnetic motors for a total power output of 761 hp. As a result, the 0-100 time is a very minimal 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of a whopping 320 km/h.
There is no official range yet, but Maserati's battery does support pre-conditioning. This allows the battery to reach the right temperature as soon as it comes close to a fast charger, for faster charging.
It also has an innovative construction that uses lightweight aluminium, magnesium and high-grade steel. In addition, the interior uses Econyl for the seats, a sustainable material made from recycled fishing nets.
Folgore, which means 'lightning bolt' in Italian, will be Maserati's line of EV variants in the future, while the brand's inevitable electrified future faces.
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