The development process for the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is underway. The new generation of the Maserati GranTurismo will have a 100% electric variant. A model known by the “last name” Folgore. It has been photographed while carrying out road tests.
Maserati has set an ambitious plan to become a 100% electric brand in Europe. In a short space of time, the iconic Italian firm must introduce a significant number of battery-powered electric vehicles. One of these models that is on the agenda will see the light soon. Moreover, its development is already underway. We talk about new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore.
The arrival on the scene of the new generation of the Maserati GranTurismo will mark a before and after in the commercial history of this model on which Maserati has based a large part of its sales in the European market before its commitment to SUVs. Taking advantage of the generational change, the company will incorporate the GranTurismo range a 100% electric variant. A variant baptized with the trade name Folgore.
Spy photos of the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
The new GranTurismo Folgore has been photographed in Northern Europe, more specifically in the Scandinavian region, carrying out the all-important winter tests. Some tests that take on greater importance if we take into account that we are talking about an electric vehicle. The proof sample presents an exterior covered by a promotional camouflage in which the word Folgore is the protagonist.
Beyond the camouflage, it can be clearly seen that the cover that hides the socket to recharge the battery is located in the rear bumper. On the far left to be more exact. At an aesthetic level, it will not present great differences with respect to the thermal model. However, there will be various details that will show that we are facing a fully electric model.
At inside there will be room for four passengers in a 2+2 arrangement. The new generation of the GranTurismo is based on the Alfa Romeo Giorgio platform. The Italian manufacturer, under the umbrella of Stellantis, has adapted the Folgore technology to this architecture. By the way, an important detail to note is that the GranTurismo will be the first electric Maserati to hit the market.
The electrical technology of the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
There are quite a few unknowns about the configuration of the electric powertrain. Folgore technology is able to deliver an approximate power of 400kW (544 hp). The lithium-ion battery is expected to have a capacity of 100 kWh. The system will have 800 voltswhich will guarantee low recharge times.
The coming-out of the new generation of the GranTurismo is scheduled for this year. It remains to be seen if the electric model will debut alongside the thermal versions or, on the contrary, Maserati will introduce the GranTurismo Folgore later.