There is no mystery anymore. The Trident brand has discovered the design of the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, the electric version of the new Italian sports car, and practically at a stroke also the combustion version. Those from Modena took advantage of Pebble Beach to surprise the guests, revealing the first production details.
Maserati has been present at the Elegance Contest of Pebble Beach, and there he has shown the new electric sports car to his guests. A real hunt for clients, to whom she has also shown the sensations that he can offer. Those from Modena have taken a pre-production prototype of the new GranTurismo Folgorebut they have also revealed at a stroke the combustion version that still remains camouflaged.
“Folgore” means “lightning” in Italian, a noun that perfectly fits the new transalpine machine. The brand has unveiled the new model dressed in an unprecedented painting that will be in its catalog of paintings, an attractive and elegant coral brown which, in no way, realizes what is really hidden under the bodywork. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore shares the same platform as the combustion model, adapted for 100% electric models, and will be available with four seats in the classic distribution of 2+2 seats
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Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, an important rival to beat
The manufacturer has thrown the house out the window in terms of technology, seeking excellence in performance and autonomy. Three electric motors, one front and two rear, offer performance that It will exceed 1,200 hp of maximum power, so it also has all-wheel drive. The Trident technicians have integrated a silicon carbide inverter, a material that allows performance to be increased even at higher operating temperatures, offering greater electrical conduction and longer autonomy.
The first technical details are really overwhelming, with a battery that is housed taking advantage of the transmission tunnel, a solution that does not take away space from the rear seats and does not reduce the space in the trunk, while at the same time allowing the center of gravity to be lowered. Although the brand has not confirmed it, it will have a net capacity greater than 100 kWh which, together with the 800 V charging system, will allow you to recharge 100 kilometers of autonomy in just 5 minutes.
With all this, the first performance data provided by the manufacturer set the bar very high for the most direct competitors: from zero to 100 km/h, with a standing start, in just 3.2 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of 322km/h. Really brutal, but also sonorous because the firm has not forgotten to install an electronic modulator that reproduces a special sound for those who doubt whether to bet on the GranTurismo or the Folgore. You have time to hear it in full action until 2023.
