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From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI 8CTF: FANTASTIC WIN AT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 IN 1939
 

• Eighty years ago, the Maserati 8CTF “Boyle Special” triumphed on the Indiana oval • After 20 years, finally a European win at the Indianapolis 500
 

Modena, 30th May 2019 – Today Maserati celebrates the eightieth anniversary of the Maserati 8CTF's fantastic win at the Indianapolis 500. On Sunday May 30 1939, the Maserati 8CTF, driven by 27-year-old Warren Wilbur Shaw, crossed the line first after a race lasting 4 hours and 20 minutes at an average speed of over 115 miles (equivalent to 185 km) per hour. Even today, Indiana-born Wilbur Shaw is still one of the 5 most successful drivers in the history of the Indianapolis race, with 3 victories (1937, 1939 and 1940, the last two at the wheel of an 8CTF) and 3 second places (1933, 1935 and 1938), out of a total of 13 appearances. This was not the first experience in the US for the Trident marque, as Alfieri Maserati had previously been invited by the organisers to attend a number of races in America in the early 1930s. Subsequently, the sale of the company's shares to the Orsi Group in May 1937 enabled the Maserati brothers to concentrate on designing new racing cars. At that time, the international racing authority had decided to change the technical rules for Grand Prix cars: with effect from 1938 they were going to introduce tighter restrictions, with displacement no longer unregulated but now limited on the basis of the car's weight, with a maximum of 3,000 cc for supercharged engines. Ernesto Maserati based the development and construction of a new car, called the 8CTF, on these new rules.
 
© John Lamm

 		 © John Lamm

 
 

The chassis adopted the standard layout for single-seater racers of the era, with two steel section bar rails and cross-members, while the car had a straight 8 engine with cylinders in two groups of 4, cast in a monoblock with the cylinder head: hence the name "8CTF", or 8 cylinders “Testa Fissa" - fixed head. Displacement was 2,991.4 cc with a compression ratio of 6.5:1 and the engine was supercharged, with two carburettors and two volumetric compressors. The timing system, with two valves per cylinder in a 90° V arrangement, was driven by two overhead camshafts.
 
© John Lamm

 		 © John Lamm

 
 

The Maserati 8CTF came to Indianapolis after taking part in a number of races in 1938 which revealed its great potential: Count Carlo Felice Trossi had led the Tripoli GP for several laps, and had taken pole position in the Coppa Ciano. The legendary Luigi “Gigi” Villoresi had recorded the fastest lap in the Coppa Acerbo. These results had attracted a number of customers, who had placed orders for the car. This was how Maserati came to sell a Maserati 8CTF to the Chicago-based US team Boyle Racing Headquarters, owned by Irishman Michael Joseph “Mike” Boyle. Boyle, passionate about motorsports from an early age, had set himself the goal of winning America's most famous race, the Indianapolis 500, with a car funded by himself and managed by his team. Before purchasing the Maserati 8CTF, Boyle had taken part in several editions of the race with other cars: Summers, Cooper, Smith, entered in the various years under the Boyle Products/Henning, Boyle Motor Products or IBEW Boyle Racing names, but with little to show for it.
 
© John Lamm

 		 © John Lamm

 
 

Early in 1939, Boyle's team manager, Harry W. “Cotton” Henning, arrived in Bologna to buy an 8CTF from Maserati. Once delivered to America, the car was prepared for the race with larger wheels and Firestone tyres, and painted in the Boyle Racing Headquarters amaranth colour livery. It was entered as a “Boyle Special” in the hands of Warren Wilbur Shaw, who started the race, on 30 May 1939, with the third fastest qualifying time, recorded at almost 129 miles an hour (or 207.7 km/h), and came home victorious after leading for 51 laps, after a hard-fought struggle with Louis Meyer's Stevens-Winfield and Jimmy Snyder's Adams-Sparks. This was a historic victory for Maserati, since no European car had won on the Indiana track since 1919.

Its 1939 triumph brought Maserati huge international recognition, and at the next edition of the Indianapolis 500 three more of its cars were entered as well as the one driven by Shaw himself. Wilbur Shaw won again in 1940, confirming the 8CTF's superiority in terms of speed, reliability over long distances and excellent road holding. These victories on the historic US track bestowed unique prestige on Maserati, reinforced by the fact that in the post-war years 8CTF cars, in typically American liveries, starred not only on the Indianapolis speedway itself but also on ovals across the United States. The 8CTF's amazing career, one of the longest and most glorious of any single-seater racer, ended in 1950, after Bill Vulcanich failed to qualify for that year's Indianapolis 500.
 
© John Lamm

 		 © John Lamm

 
 

In 2014 the United States HVA (Historical Vehicle Association) registered the legendary Maserati 8CTF as the first non-American production car to be awarded a permanent place in the annals of the US Library of Congress. Recorded under the Secretary of the Interior’s "Standards for Heritage Documentation", the documentation has been placed in the NHVR (National Historic Vehicle Register) and HAER (Historic American Engineering Record). One of the three cars built, chassis number 3032, the one in which Wilbur Shaw triumphed in at the 1939 and 1940 Indianapolis 500, has been reconfigured with the paintwork it bore on those glorious days and is currently on display at the Indianapolis Speedway Museum.
 
© John Lamm

 
 

Key technical features of the Tipo 8CTF:

Engine: vertical straight eight
Displacement: 2.991 cm³
Power: 350 hp; 365 hp from 1939
Transmission: Mechanical four speeds + reverse
Chassis: riveted C-section pressed steel section rails and cross-members
Weight: 780 kg
Top speed: 290 km/h.
 

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI MULTI 70 AND GIOVANNI SOLDINI IN SAN FRANCISCO READY FOR THE CA 500
 

The challenge against Argo and PowerPlay starts tomorrow.

Soldini: “We can’t wait to test Maserati Multi 70’s new settings.”
 

Modena, 29th May 2019 - Maserati Multi 70 Giovanni Soldini’s team will set sail from San Francisco for the first edition of the CA 500 tomorrow at 13:00 local time (20:00 UTC and 22:00 Italian time). The CA 500 is the last event of the California Offshore Race Week, a series of races organized by the Encinal Yacht Club, the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club and the San Diego Yacht Club.

The CA 500 course, from San Francisco to San Diego, is approximately 500 miles long: after crossing the starting line, off St. Francis Yacht Club, the fleet will have to leave Farallon Island Light to port before heading towards the finish line off San Diego.

This year for the first time the CA 500 has been added to the California Offshore Race Week. The series, started in 2016, includes 3 other races, with shorter courses: the Spinnaker Cup, the Coastal Cup and the SoCal 300.
 

 
 
 

There are 3 other boats entering the race alongside Maserati Multi 70: in the multihull category the American MOD 70 Argo, skippered by Jason Carroll, and the English MOD 70 PowerPlay, skippered by Peter Cunningham; in the monohull category Swan 461 Free.

This will be the first time Maserati Multi 70 will compete against both MOD 70s, which she has already challenged individually: the Italian trimaran has raced against Argo during the RORC Caribbean 600 in February 2019; the Team has competed against PowerPlay during the Rolex Middle Sea Race, in October 2018, and during the RORC Transatlantic Race, in November 2018. Maserati Multi 70’s team took Multihull Line Honours in all three regattas.

Maserati Multi 70 will sail in flying mode, unlike her direct rivals, who will sail in classic MOD mode. Through continuous research and tests to improve the trimaran’s flying performance, the Italian Team has developed new settings for the flying foils and T-shaped rudders. The two rudders, on starboard and port side, will be set to different compensation and foil area parameters, so the Team will be able to test these new configurations during the race.

Giovanni Soldini explains: “We’re very happy to participate in the CA 500, which is a great training for the Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race) and a perfect opportunity to race against our competitors. During this race we will carry out many tests, we can’t wait to try out the new configurations and settings both of the foils and rudders, and of the sails. Our attitude for this race will be different: we will be more focused on optimizing Maserati Multi 70’s flying performance and less concerned about what our competitors are doing.”

During the first 12 hours of the race, weather forecasts show 25 knots of NW wind, with gusts up to 30 knots, and rough sea: it will be difficult for Maserati Multi 70 to fly steadily. Closer to the finish line, in the last 100 miles, the wind will drop abruptly, but at the moment the forecasts vary: the European models indicate a wind between 3 and 4 knots, whereas the American models are more optimistic.

For the CA 500, alongside skipper Giovanni Soldini, there will be 6 professional sailors aboard Maserati Multi 70:

• Willy Altadill (ESP), trimmer – born in 1992, he started sailing when he was very young and began racing in professional regattas at the age of 17. In 2011 he participated in the Rolex Fastnet Race aboard maxi yacht Leopard, conquering first place; he crewed aboard MAPFRE for the Volvo Ocean Race both in the 2014-15 and the 2017-18 editions.

• Guido Broggi (IT), mainsail trimmer – born in 1971, he is Maserati Multi 70’s boat captain and has thousands of miles of ocean sailing under his belt. He has been working alongside Giovanni Soldini for many years, since he was team leader in the building and in the racing preparation of 60’ Fila in 1998. He was part of Maserati Multi 70’s crew for the Tea Route record from Hong Kong to London and, in 2019, for the RORC Caribbean 600.

• Oliver Herrera Perez (ESP), bowman – born in 1987, in his career he raced aboard Ims 500s, Swan 45s and Rc44s. He was previously part of VOR 70 Maserati’s crew and now he continues to race as bowman aboard Maserati Multi 70. He crewed for Giovanni Soldini during the Tea Route record and the RORC Caribbean 600.

• Nico Malingri (IT), grinder and trimmer – born in 1991, he started sailing at a very young age and has conquered two double-handed records with his father Vittorio Malingri aboard a 20-foot-long catamaran: the Marseilles-Carthage in 2016 and the Dakar-Guadeloupe in 2017. Aboard Maserati Multi 70 he participated in the latest editions of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, the RORC Transatlantic Race and the RORC Caribbean 600.

• François Robert (FRA), pitman – born in 1967, he participated in many races, among which two Mini Transat and one Transat Jacques Vabre. He was part of the building Team for Giovanni Soldini’s 60’ Fila and Class 40 Telecom Italia. Aboard the Italian trimaran he participated in the latest edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race and the RORC Transatlantic Race

. • Matteo Soldini (IT), grinder and trimmer – born in 1993, he has been part of the Maserati Multi 70 project since its start and has participated in many offshore races, including one edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. He was part of the trimaran’s crew for the latest Rolex Middle Sea Race, RORC Transatlantic Race and RORC Caribbean 600.

The CA 500 is the second regatta in Maserati Multi 70 and Giovanni Soldini’s 2019 racing season, following the RORC Caribbean 600 in February. The Italian Team will then participate in the 50th edition of the Transpacific Yacht Race, from Point Fermin, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, starting on July 13th. After that, the Italian trimaran will set course towards Asia, to participate to the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race, starting on October 16th.
 

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI AT THE MOTOR VALLEY FEST 2019 -
LOCATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND PEOPLE AT THE FIRST OPEN AIR FESTIVAL IN MODENA
 

Modena, 16th May 2019 – Maserati’s participation in the Motor Valley Fest kicked off today at 9:30 a.m. at the Luciano Pavarotti Theatre in Modena with an inaugural conference, entitled “The Future of the Automotive Industry”.
 

 
 

Maserati, headquartered in Modena since 1939, is taking part in the first edition of the Motor Valley Fest, celebrating the automotive legends from the Italian region of Emilia Romagna. This is a part of Italy that has always combined the love and passion for speed with class and elegance.

Programme of Events:

16th – 19th May: Exhibition “Maserati - A Century of Victories”, a series of lithographic prints inspired by the spectacular posters that celebrate a century of Trident success.
Also on display, works of art by Enzo Naso and Beppe Zagaglia.
Maserati Headquarters – Entrance from Via Divisione Acqui 17, Modena

Free admission.

Opening hours:

Thursday 16th May – Friday 17th May, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 18th May, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 19th May, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The most important vehicles in the history of Maserati will be on display both inside and outside the factory buildings:

• Tipo 6 CM in which Luigi Villoresi won the Targa Florio in 1939;
• A6 1500, the first road car produced by Maserati in 1947;
• 3500 GT Spyder Vignale, convertible version of the first Maserati mass produced road car (3500GT);
• Tipo 63 Birdcage of 1961, the legendary racing “two-seater sports car” featuring an extremely innovative chassis and 12-cylinder V 60° rear engine;
• Quattroporte I, the first generation Quattroporte created in 1963, now in its sixth generation;
• Ghibli, the first Maserati road car with a sporty dry sump engine;
• Bora, the first Maserati road car equipped with a central rear engine, from 1971;
• 320 S, prototype barchetta sport model based on the 3200 GT, with just a single example ever being produced;
• GranTurismo MC GT4, an authentic racing car based on the GranTurismo MC, constructed for the customer teams participating in the GT4 European Series and in the Pirelli World Challenge USA;
• MC12 Corsa, the winner of innumerable FIA GT World Championships.

Other related events:

Saturday 18th May: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“1999 – 2019 Twenty years of adrenaline with the Maserati Master driving courses and the special participation of Andrea Bertolini”
Maserati Headquarters - Entrance from Via Divisione Acqui 17, Modena

Sunday 19th May: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“Maserati, a contemporary story. The people and events marking over a century of history”
Maserati Headquarters - Entrance from Via Divisione Acqui 17, Modena

From 4:00 p.m.
“Maserati and design: forms in evolution”
Maserati Headquarters – Entrance from Via Divisione Acqui 17, Modena

The Showroom and Maserati Store will stay open throughout the entire duration of the event, with the following hours:
Thursday 16th– Friday 17th May, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 18th May, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 19th May, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On the 18th and 19th of May, it will be possible to participate in a Showroom Tour by appointment (e-mail: factorytour@maserati.com)

Maserati, in addition to its historic headquarters on Viale Ciro Menotti, will also be present at the:

AREA EXPO - EXPO AREA

16th–19th May: Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte on display at the Palazzo Ducale, housing the Military Academy

AREA INNOVAZIONE - INNOVATION AREA

16th–17th May: Maserati will be meeting students and young enthusiasts in Modena’s EX AEM area

AREA ADRENALINA - ADRENALINE AREA

18th– 19th May: Maserati and Motor1 for a weekend celebrating speed at the Autodromo di Modena (Modena Race Track)

Be sure not to miss the Maserati parade during the last leg of the Mille Miglia, on Saturday 18th May from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Novi Sad Park in Modena.

Once again at Novi Sad Park, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday 18thMay, you can relive the excitement of the legendary pit stops from past races with the Maserati Eldorado.
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI CELEBRATES THE VICTORY OF THE TIPO 6CM IN THE 1939 TARGA FLORIO
 

• Eighty years ago, the Maserati Tipo 6CM took the first three places at the Targa Florio

• A result which reaffirmed Maserati's technological supremacy in racing at the time

Modena, 14th May 2019 – Maserati celebrates the eightieth anniversary of Luigi “Gigi” Villoresi's impressive win at the 1939 Targa Florio at the wheel of the Maserati Tipo 6CM. The Milan-born driver achieved victory at the Parco della Favorita circuit in Palermo, Sicily on May 14th 1939 by covering the race's 40 laps, totalling 228 km, in 1:40.15.4. Luigi Villoresi also recorded the fastest lap in the race with the time of 0:02.24.6, averaging 141.908 km/h. Piero Taruffi and Guido Franco Barbieri finished second and third, also in Maserati Tipo 6CM cars. It was a historic result for Maserati, confirming its undisputed leadership in the prestigious Sicilian race. Maserati had also dominated the 1937 and 1938 editions, taking the first three places in both years. Luigi Villoresi also finished first in the 1940 edition, driving a Maserati Tipo 4CL.
 

 
 
 

The Targa Florio, one of the world's oldest and most famous automotive races, is named after Vincenzo Florio. Florio, a wealthy Palermo businessman already well known in the racing world, created, funded, and first organised it in 1906. In total 62 editions of the Targa Florio took place from 1906 to 1977 (it was not held during the two World Wars). The race was held every year, normally in May, on the roads of Palermo. Sicilian roads, especially the narrow, winding roads through the Madonie mountain range, always played a central part in this race. It was only in the years from 1937 to 1940 that the event was held at the Parco della Favorita circuit in Palermo.
 

 
 
 

The Maserati Tipo 6CM, an amazing single-seater racer, was designed by Ernesto Maserati and began to take shape in 1935. The car was fairly conventional in looks but its contents were extremely advanced. Even more ground-breaking than the new engine (a straight six with the cylinders cast in the same block as the head and arranged in pairs on the same elektron crankcase, twin overhead camshafts driven by a rising gear chain, 2 valves per cylinder and a Roots volumetric supercharger, providing a maximum power of 175 HP), the car's most distinctive feature was its chassis, which marked a major step forward in vehicle design. The basic structure was still the ladder frame, but with innovative front suspensions which provided a major advantage over English and French competitors. The suspensions consisted of torsion bar springs mounted so that the spring tension could be adjusted to suit the characteristics of the circuit. Like the rest of the car, the bodywork was updated in a variety of ways, especially with regard to its aerodynamics. The extremely rounded shapes, the succession of different side panel forms and the more slanted front clearly reflected the research into aerodynamics ongoing throughout the years of its construction. This car's racing supremacy reached its peak in 1938, when it triumphed over the formidable British ERA cars that had always been the Italian constructors' most dreaded rivals. The same year also saw the debut of Alfa Romeo's famous Alfetta, created for the Vetturette Grand Prix competitions. However, to the Maserati Brothers' great satisfaction, that year the Tipo 6CM also defeated the Alfetta at the Pescara GP.
 

 
 
 

The Maserati Tipo 6CM proved to be a highly successful car: 27 were built, from 1936 to 1939, and the model won races on Europe's leading circuits, both with the official team and with gentlemen drivers at the wheel. The Maserati Tipo 6CM holds the record for the most edition wins at the Targa Florio, with three victories in 1937, 1938 and 1939.
 

 
 
 

The Maserati Tipo 6CM, perfectly restored to its original livery, is held in Modena and belongs to the Panini Collection. Key technical features of the Tipo 6CM: Engine: vertical straight six Displacement: 1,493.2 cc Power: 155-175 hp at 6,200-6,600 rpm Transmission: Four speeds + reverse Chassis: 2 chassis beams with steel cross-members, aluminium bodywork Weight: 650 kg Top speed: 210-230 km/h
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Dirk in Germany
 
MASERATI CLUB TOUR
 

"Hey Enrico,

Here are some pictures from last Sunday's Maserati Club tour and the debut of my Khamsin.

All the best,

Dirk."
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
From John in the UK
 
MASERATI CONCESSION LTD
 

"Ciao Enrico,

The other day whilst surfing the internet, I came accross two vintage advertisements by Maserati Concession Ltd, one featuring the Maserati Quattroporte (note Quattro Porte in the ad), the other a Maserati Ghibli.
 

Maserati Concession Limited
Maserati Concession Limited
 

These adverts were probably published in the Sixties, by Maserati Concession Ltd of 142 Holland Park Avenue, London W 11, inviting observers to visit their stands at the Motor Show in London, in those days staged at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in London.

It brought me back to my old school days.

Between 1953 and 1959, following my taking the Eleven-plus exams, I attended Cardinal Vaughan Grammer School in Holland Park. My daily journey to school was from Eltham Park to Charing Cross via British Rail, and from Charing Cross to Holland Park by London Undeground. From Holland Park station to the school included a walk along Holland Park Avenue, and of course visiting Chipstead Motors, which was situated at the same address, to ogle over the Italian exotica which included the Maseratis. Oh! Such happy days!
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

All the best,

John."
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI REVEALS ONE OF ONE PERSONALISED LEVANTE SUV
CUSTOM CRAFTED FOR TWO-TIME NBA CHAMPION RAY ALLEN
 

• Maserati Reveals ONE OF ONE Personalized Levante SUV Custom Crafted for Two-Time NBA Champion Ray Allen Inspired by the City of Miami

Modena, 18th April 2019 – Just as Ray Allen was a star on the court, the world debut of his Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE is sure to be the star of the 2019 New York International Auto Show. This latest creation of Maserati’s ONE OF ONE customisation programme is entirely personalised for the two-time NBA Champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Yesterday in New York, Ray received the keys to his never before seen Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE and visitors will be able to view his unique vehicle during the auto show.
 

Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

The Maserati Centro Stile worked alongside Ray to configure his vehicle in a process of shared creation based on a broad concept to capture his love for Miami. In this unique project, Ray spoke about himself, his victories and his personal history, and created a special bond with the Italian based design team that translated Ray’s vision into a truly unique, personally customised Maserati Levante GTS SUV. This special Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE features “Blu Astro” tri-coat exterior paint, inspired by the astral blue colour of the galaxy, but also the colours of the magical city of Miami. Thanks to the matte finish, the overall chromatic effect is luminous and vibrant, but also metallic and anodized, giving the car a sportier and more technical look, also conveyed by carbon fibre exterior details on the side mirror covers and door handles.
 

Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

The dark chrome finish details (air vent covers, grille, number plate holder, exhaust tips, the Maserati and Levante badges and the trident badge on the rear pillar) contrast with the matte “Blu Astro” paint and give the exterior an intriguing, nocturnal look. The 22-inch diamond rims feature a deep dark chrome tint, while the brake callipers are finished to match in the same matte “Blu Astro” exterior colour, for an even sportier appearance.
 

Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

The colours chosen for the interior are also very particular: the instrument panel, centre console, door panels and seats were inspired by a casual and timeless material: blue denim. The central insert of the seat is embroidered with multiple elements, giving more personality and three-dimensionality to the Sport seat but without losing the excellent ventilation of Maserati seats. The leather used for the interiors, in a special denim blue colour, is aniline-dyed with vegetable tanning, a particular leather-working process that results in an exclusive and unique product. This leather stands out for its fine and extremely natural quality, and its colour shades create a unique appearance that changes over time, just like fine stone-washed denim, thus acquiring even more personality and character.

The interior trims (centre console, dashboard insert, and door panel inserts) are characterised by carbon fibre with blue thread woven into the structure, evoking the colours of Miami, the cityscape and the ocean, and giving a tactile and technical effect thanks to the 3D surface finish. This unique material is currently not present on any vehicles in the Maserati line-up.
 

Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS ONE OF ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

Adding to the high attention to detail, the Maserati Centro Stile created special floor mats for Ray’s Levante GTS ONE OF ONE that play on the mix of two very different materials. The textile is inspired by the strings of a basketball net, woven using a unique technique that makes the mats both technical and sporty, while the XL Extralight material (a closed-cell foam made with polyolefin resins, ultra-light and antibacterial) is inspired by sneaker soles, creating an overall image that is fresh and urban.

In addition to the contrast stitching on the denim coloured dashboard, seats and door panels, the Maserati team also used the same chromatic motif on the stitched headrest logos. As a hidden personal detail, Ray’s signature is embroidered behind the driver's headrest, so it can only be seen by family and friends inside his Maserati Levante. Another distinctive feature is found on the backlit door sill inserts, a laser engraving reading Maserati “for Ray”.

ONE OF ONE: NEW CUSTOMISATION PROGRAMME
 

Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 GranLusso
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

Maserati GranCabrio
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS ONE
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

Maserati features Italian artisanal craftsmanship with the finest finishes through its ONE OF ONE customisation programme. Customers can select from thousands of interior and exterior options to meet their personal needs and tastes. Whether it’s a favourite colour palette, material or design inspiration, the Maserati design team works closely with each client to create a vehicle, as unique as each person who drives it. This programme exemplifies Maserati’s ability to construct customised one-of-a-kind automobiles. This ONE OF ONE programme will roll out to North American dealers in the near future to satisfy the discerning tastes of clients.

THE 2019 MASERATI LINE-UP: LEVANTE, GHIBLI, QUATTROPORTE, GRANCABRIO
 

Maserati Stand at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Stand at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

Visitors to the New York International Auto Show will also see the entire 2019 Maserati portfolio.

Maserati’s product range includes the powerful and refined Levante SUV, the Ghibli sport sedan, the flagship Quattroporte sedan, and the legendary GranCabrio convertible that perfectly represents Maserati’s DNA.

2019 LEVANTE S Q4 GRANSPORT WITH NEW PELLETESSUTA™ INTERIOR BY ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
 

Maserati Levante S Q4 PELLETESSUTA Zegna
at New York International Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante S Q4 PELLETESSUTA Zegna
at New York International Auto Show 2019
 

Following the world premiere in Geneva, the Zegna Levante S Q4 GranSport showcases a newly designed elegant PELLETESSUTA™ interior with a bronze exterior. The woven supple Nappa leather interior was created through the pioneering research of Ermenegildo Zegna and is showcased exclusively in this Maserati Levante. The soft, luxurious, lightweight material is not only durable but brings comfort and beauty to the Levante interior. Through a longstanding partnership between Zegna and Maserati, two historical Italian companies, Maserati is the only automotive company to bring this elevated PELLETESSUTA™ interior to the market. This unique interior trim will begin arriving in North American showrooms in the Spring of 2020 on multiple models.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Dirk in Germany
 
GOODWOOD MEMBER'S MEETING
 

"Dear Henry,

Attached I send you some pictures from the Goodwood Member's Meeting.

Will send you a link to videos in a seperate mail.

Hope you are well.

All the best, Dirk."
 

1957 Maserati 450S
1954 Maserati 300S / 1957 Maserati 450S
 

1954 Maserati 300S / 1957 Maserati 450S
1957 Maserati 450S
 

1957 Maserati 450S
1957 Maserati 450S
 

1957 Maserati 450S
1954 Maserati 300S
 

 
1957 Maserati 450S
 

Maserati 3500 GT
1954 Maserati 300S / 1957 Maserati 450S
 

1954 Maserati 300S / 1957 Maserati 450S
1955 Maserati A6GCS
 

1955 Maserati A6GCS
1954 Maserati 300S / 1957 Maserati 450S
 

1953 Alfa Romeo 3000 'Disco Volante'
1954 Maserati 300S
 

1957 Maserati 450S
1955 Maserati A6GCS
 

1957 Maserati 450S
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GRANLUSSO:
A ONE OF ONE FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER AT THE SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW 2019
 

• Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso: a ONE OF ONE for Mr. Xuan Feng, completely customised by the Maserati Centro Stile

• An interactive experience of Italian excellence applying a highly sophisticated flat screen table: Maserati presents the latest developments in customisation

• The MY19 range on display

Modena, 16th April 2019 – Kicking off the Shanghai Auto Show, one of the most important fairs in Asia, Maserati is presenting a unique new model. Showcasing a preview of its future customisation programme, Maserati is presenting a Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE, customised by Maserati Centro Stile in collaboration with a VIP customer: Mr. Xuan Feng, Chief Editor of T-Magazine China.
 

Maserati Stand at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
Maserati Levante GTS at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
 

Maserati Levante Trofeo at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
Interior of Maserati Levante Trofeo at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
 

Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso PELLETESSUTA
at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
Interior of Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso PELLETESSUTA
at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
 

Maserati Ghibli S Q4 GranLusso at Shanghai AutoShow 2019
 

Maserati is intensifying its focus on customisation showcasing it’s innate Italian characteristics by combining virtuous craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated design.

Highlights of this efforts are the Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso MY19, characterised by interiors featuring Zegna PELLETESSUTA™, a new and unique material created by Ermenegildo Zegna exclusively for Maserati.

Along with the Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE and the Quattroporte S MY19 with interiors in Zegna PELLETESSUTA™, Maserati is also displaying Levante and Ghibli MY19, both with the GranLusso trim.

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GRANLUSSO: THE XUAN FENG ONE OF ONE

The most prominently featured model on the Maserati stand at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show is the Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE, which provides a preview of Maserati’s future customisation programme. The unique, fully customised Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso was designed for and with the owner, Chief Editor of T-Magazine China, Xuan Feng.
 

Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE
at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE
at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
 

The Maserati Centro Stile guided Mr. Feng through the process of configuring his car, carrying out a collaborative customisation operation which enabled the customer to actively participate in the creative process: not only did the customer select the accessories and the configuration, but he was fully involved in the personalisation of his own car.

This was an exclusive project in which Xuan Feng told the Maserati Centro Stile his own personal story, including his passions and goals in life, translating his personal history and passions into his unique Maserati. This new level of customisation truly connects Xuan Feng’s personality and lifestyle.

The Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE features an exterior colour specially created for the customer. Xuan Feng’s choice: a light blue with opaque trim, evoking worn denim material, perfectly capturing his personality and lifestyle.

The interior is distinguished by a combination of traditional black and the new “Bianco Ghiaccio” colour. The lower dashboard, the door panels and seats feature this two-tone scheme in order to imbue the cabin with a rich and contemporary feel. The upholstery of the seats features vertical stitching inspired by the classic pinstripe pattern of men’s fabrics. Thanks to the special dying process that takes place in oak casks, a technique that allows enough time for the pigments to be naturally absorbed by the leather, the fine Pieno Fiore leather, takes on an elegant, deep and rich colour. The leather is soft and supple, with a light and deliberately irregular texture, imbuing it with structure and character. The stitching for the door panels and upper dashboard repeat the denim light blue tone of the exterior.

The central console, the dashboard fascia and door panels of the Quattroporte GranLusso ONE OF ONE for Xuan Feng are made from 100% natural burl wood, characterized by a denim light blue colour, recalling the exterior and creating a sophisticated impression. This particular burl was used for the very first time on a car.

The Maserati Centro Stile created for Xuan Feng two unique floor mat kits in different colours: one in Bianco Ghiaccio in order to accentuate the brightness of the interior, and the other in Blu Indigo to evoke the unique exterior colour.

AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE INVOLVING WORKING TABLES OF ITALIAN PRODUCTS OF EXCELLENCE

Maserati will host - together with Ermenegildo Zegna, a longstanding partner and a leader in the field of men’s luxury clothing - two other leading artisanal firms in their field: Giorgetti, the internationally renowned Italian woodworking company, known for its furniture and unique design pieces, and De Castelli, a leading metalworking firm, specialising in the production of unique home design accessories, custom surfaces and projects.

The stand provides an interactive journey through three different thematic areas, each of them with a dedicated working table. Each area will feature a display of materials and components that demonstrate the unending quest for excellence, style and originality, typical of products designed and Made in Italy, and therefore typical of Maserati.

Regarding innovation, design and customisation, for the first time ever Maserati applies a D-Table, the only multi-touch, interactive flat screen table featuring an elegant and sophisticated design. Latest-generation software will enable customers to configure their cars by selecting external and internal combinations, colours and materials at a touch. Thus offering a unique experience and real-time visualisation for the configuration of their individual Maserati, using all customisation features offered.

Ermenegildo Zegna - Working Table

The Zegna working table illustrates the Zegna-Maserati tailoring atelier, from the preliminary phase of weaving the PELLETESSUTATM using spools of sturdy bands of leather, through to the rolls of resulting woven material in the Maserati leather colours (black, tan, red and dark brown).
 

Ermenegildo Zegna - Working Table at Shanghai AutoShow 2019
 

Like a fine, made-to-measure shoe, this PELLETESSUTATM (woven leather) adapts its shape to the sinuous surface of the Maserati Quattroporte dashboard (the featured element of the interior, over which the PELLETESSUTATM fits perfectly; the three-dimensionality of the woven strips of leather create a tactile surface for this component, restoring light and texture, imbuing the volume of this component with expressive force). Two Quattroporte dashboard fascias covered with black and tan PELLETESSUTATM are on display.

Five different decorative Maserati Levante door panel trim elements demonstrate the many opportunities for chromatic customisation of the Maserati PELLETESSUTATM. The PELLETESSUTATM tiles represent joint studies and design research between the Ermenegildo Zegna Style Centre and Maserati, exploring jacquard designs that mix colours, graphic elements and patterns with an eye to potential customisations. The sketches depict the research carried out by the Masearti Centro Stile into textures, their visual application to the various components and efforts to balance and harmonize colours within the context of the car interior.

Giorgetti - Working Table

The Giorgetti working table features outstanding woodworking and cabinetry skills. By means of three Quattroporte dashboard inserts Giorgetti illustrates the central role of wood when it comes to Maserati components, highlighting how initial mechanical processes are followed by manual ones, operations like precision carving work, turning and modelling in three of the 12 Giorgetti wood varieties: Ash, Walnut and Maple.
 

Giorgetti - Working Table at Shanghai AutoShow 2019
 

The table also features a wooden panel in antiqued Ash with Shibori decorations, the inspiration for the two Quattroporte dashboard fascias which feature this technique in a micro-shibori version, styled and expressed all-over pattern sections. The smallest dashboard inserts feature the same treatment for larger elements on the dashboard in antiqued Ash burl wood and natural Ash burl wood.

Finally, the sheets of veneer complete the table as elements of stylistic research in which Giorgetti and Maserati experiment with wood varieties transformed into 3D-pattern, landscapes in the case of the Ziricote wood, or dynamic textural effects in the case of the Tanganika Frise.

De Castelli - Working Table

The working table illustrates the meeting between the Italian excellence of De Castelli, when it comes to creative metal surfacing, and Maserati’s eagerness to embrace and interpret this poetry in metal. The sophistication of the metal working processes applied to its interior components (the dashboard fascia and the pedal trims) serves to further enhance the interior, not only functionally but also by introducing a sense of poetry and textural allure. A storytelling inspired by the chromatic richness of the Italian sea and landscape.
 

De Castelli - Working Table at Shanghai AutoShow 2019
 

The four sheets of metal demonstrate the process of working the semi-finished material. The sheet of raw material in its pure form is subjected to a manual hammering phase, fashioning it into the shape of the Maserati Quattroporte dashboard. The featured element of this interior, is perfectly suited to communicating the subtle chromatic and poetic transitions of the DeMarea finish, selected for this exquisite work of art. The other two elements illustrate the phases of oxidation and surface transformation of the brass: human manuality, creativity and sense of aesthetic pleasure decide when to stop time and halt the process of oxidation, ascertaining the perfect moment for obtaining the DeMarea gradient. This process is simply defining the uniqueness of each detail.

On the artisan’s working table and creative space, the process of storytelling unfolds with the help of tools and historical instruments, where metal sheet is shaped into a work of art. Subjected to various surface treatments, the sheets of metal convey the excellence of the De Castelli world, not to mention Maserati’s flair for design.

The working table also displays Quattroporte dashboard fascia with the DeMarea Iron, DeMarea Copper and DeMarea Brass finish. The DeMarea trilogy illustrates a single process composed of superimposed, polysemous manual oxidation operations. These are all inspired by Italian sea and landscapes, creating “watercolour” effects, conveying highly textural sensations and evocations of waves lapping against Venice’s signature mooring posts.

The collaboration between De Castelli and Maserati also expresses itself in the pedals. These key elements for operating a car have been embellished with a hand-applied oxidation treatment, boasting a more sophisticated flair in the DeMarea Copper kit, combined with the luxurious pad in vegetal-tanned Saddle Extra leather, which is inspired by the soles of made-to-measure shoes. While a more “art workshop” flair distinguishes the DeMarea Iron kit, brandishing logos engraved with the Maserati name.

The sketches depict the research carried out by the Maserati Centro Stile into textures, their visual application to the various components and efforts to balance and harmonize colours within the context of the car interior.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI HOSTS TWO NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERES AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
 

• ONE OF ONE Customisation Program with a Celebrity Appearance

• 2019 Levante SUV with custom PELLETESSUTA™ leather interior crafted by Ermenegildo Zegna

Modena, 11th April 2019 – Maserati will showcase its entire vehicle line-up with a special focus on the Levante, a New York favorite. The luxury all-wheel drive SUV is powered by a twin-turbo V6 or V8 engine, designed and built by Ferrari. There will be two North American premieres: the ONE OF ONE customisation program, and a new leather interior in PELLETESSUTA™, made by Ermenegildo Zegna exclusively for use in Maserati vehicles.

ONE-OF-ONE: NEW CUSTOMISATION PROGRAM

Maserati features Italian artisanal craftsmanship with the finest finishes through its ONE OF ONE customisation program. Customers select from thousands of interior and exterior options to meet their personal needs and tastes. Whether it’s a favourite colour palette, material or design inspiration, the Maserati design team works closely with each client to create a vehicle, as unique as each person who drives it. This program exemplifies Maserati’s ability to construct customised one-of-a-kind automobiles. On April 17th, there will be a world premiere at the New York Auto Show as a celebrity receives the keys to their never before seen personalised ONE OF ONE Levante GTS. This program will roll out to North American dealers in the near future to satisfy the discerning tastes of clients.

2019 LEVANTE SUV WITH NEW PELLETESSUTA™ INTERIOR BY ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
 

New York: Maserati Levante GTS
New York: Maserati Levante Zegna PELLETESSUTA MY19
 

Following the world premiere in Geneva, the Zegna Levante S Q4 GranSport showcases a newly designed elegant PELLETESSUTA™ interior with a bronze exterior. The supple woven Nappa leather interior was created through the pioneering research of Ermenegildo Zegna and is showcased exclusively in this Maserati Levante. The soft, luxurious, lightweight material is not only durable but brings comfort and beauty to the Levante interior. Through a longstanding partnership between Zegna and Maserati, two historical Italian companies, Maserati is the only automotive company to bring this elevated PELLETESSUTA™ interior to the market. This unique interior trim will begin arriving in North American showrooms in the Spring of 2020 on multiple models.
 

New York: Maserati Levante Zegna PELLETESSUTA MY19 interior
New York: Maserati Levante Zegna PELLETESSUTA MY19 interior
 

Every Levante is all-wheel drive and powered by a twin-turbo V6 or V8 engine designed and built by Ferrari. Taking performance to a new level, the Levante offers everything you would expect from a Maserati, from responsiveness to long-distance refinement. Levante gets its name from a wind that blows across the Mediterranean, transforming from calm to gale force in an instant.

THE 2019 MASERATI LINE-UP: GRANCABRIO, QUATTROPORTE, LEVANTE AND GHIBLI

Visitors to the New York International Auto Show will also see the entire 2019 Maserati portfolio. Maserati’s product range includes the powerful and refined Levante SUV, the Ghibli sport sedan, the flagship Quattroporte sedan, and the legendary GranCabrio that perfectly represents Maserati’s DNA.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI AT MILAN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WEEK MASERATI CRAFTING ITALIAN EXPERIENCES
 

Modena, 9th April 2019 – Following its premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show, Maserati will be presenting an exclusive programme at the world’s most important Design Week in Milan, where it is giving tribute to Italian ‘products of excellence’ which are available as customisation options on its new car range.

The “Maserati Crafting Italian Experiences” tour starts in the elegant Brera design district in the heart of the historic centre of Milan, a famous area dedicated to the arts and home of the Pinacoteca Art Gallery. In this exclusive setting, visitors can admire the displayed Levante ONE OF ONE customised by Allegra Antinori and previously exhibited at the Geneva Show. This special Levante, was configured in a genuine joint creation process by Ms. Antinori with the help of the Maserati Centro Stile. In this first customisation project, every detail defined by Ms. Antinori is closely linked to a facet of her personality: from the distinctive tri-coat green colour inspired by the Tuscan hills to the interior with its unique "Pieno Fiore" leather seats. Coloured with aniline and oils, the seats do not have any other surface finish but are embellished with classical 3D-effect button-tufted embroidery. This technique guarantees exceptional colour depth and a velvety smooth texture which, like a fine wine, will improve with age. A real work of art, finished with unique and exclusive materials./TD>

 

Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori
Giorgetti Working Table
 

The second stage of the “Maserati Crafting Italian Experiences” project stops at The Flagship Store belonging to De Castelli. This leading metal working firm specializes in the production of home furnishing accessories, surfaces and custom projects. Inside its Flagship Store in the heart of the San Babila district, on Corso Monforte, De Castelli shows what happens when it combines its expertise in metal surfaces with Maserati's eagerness to embrace "metal poetry". When applied to the internal components of the car (the dashboard and the pedals), its sophisticated metalwork creates a noble aspect all the while adding style and textural allure. The chromatic tone is inspired by the rich colours of the Italian landscape.

The journey continues in another elegant area of Milan, Porta Venezia, with a special visit to the exclusive Giorgetti Atelier. Giorgetti, the internationally renowned Italian woodworking company, is known for its furniture and unique design pieces. Here, it is possible to view the Quattroporte dashboard inserts. Giorgetti illustrates the central role of wood in Maserati components. On three of the 12 Giorgetti wood varieties (Ash, Walnut and Maple), different processes are used: first mechanical and then manual which consists of carving, turning and modelling.
 

Ermenegildo Zegna Working Table
De Castelli Working Table
 

Next is the turn of Milan's most exclusive zone the “Quadrilatero della Moda”, the fashion quarter. Maserati, synonymous with style, has chosen via Pietro Verri, location of the Alcantara Concept Store. A global ambassador of 'Made in Italy', Alcantara is a company founded in 1972, that combines outstanding designs with great efforts regarding sustainability that have earned Alcantara the Carbon Neutrality certification. Alcantara is a highly innovative material that offers an unrivalled combination of sensory, aesthetic and functional properties. Extraordinarily versatile, Alcantara is chosen by top brands in many different fields of application, from fashion and accessories to automotive, interior design and all the way to hi-tech. On this occasion, it is displaying an installation dedicated to Maserati underlining the uniqueness of its applications, born from the collaboration between the two companies’ Style Centres.

The “Maserati Crafting Italian Experiences” finishes at the Boutique Ermenegildo Zegna, in Via Montenapoleone 27/E. Here Maserati and its historic partner Ermenegildo Zegna, leader in men’s luxury wear, have the pleasure of exhibiting the new Maserati Capsule Collection for Spring-Summer 2019. The exhibit includes a sophisticated selection of leather goods, travel clothes and elegant accessories. This is just another example of top-quality products from two iconic Italian brands. At the most recent Geneva International Motor Show, Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna presented PELLETESSUTATM, a special woven nappa leather resulting from the pioneering research carried out by Zegna. An exquisitely innovative, lightweight, extremely versatile and soft fabric ideal for designing objects ranging from home furnishing complements to multimedia accessories.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI AT THE SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW 2019
 

• Chinese market debut for Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte MY19

• New Zegna PELLETESSUTA™ interiors for the Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso

• The Maserati stand showcases an interactive journey featuring Italian excellences for customisation

Shanghai, 4th April 2019 – Maserati will be present at the Shanghai Auto Show, the most important automotive event in Asia, to showcase the SUV Levante, the flagship Quattroporte, and the Ghibli sport sedan in MY19 version. Making their premiere in the Asian market, the Zegna PELLETESSUTA™ interiors in the Quattroporte MY19 S Q4 GranLusso feature a unique, new material, which has been created exclusively for Maserati by Ermenegildo Zegna.
 

Levante Range Left to Right; V8 Trofeo, V6 GranLusso and V8GTS
 
Maserati is continuing to pursue a programme focusing on customization and showcasing the innate Italian characteristics of its products. Maserati hosts on its stand long-term partner, Ermenegildo Zegna, along with De Castelli and Giorgetti, outstanding representatives of Made in Italy excellences, known throughout the world.

At the opening of the show, Maserati will be unveiling a new car model created by the Maserati Centro Stile in collaboration with a special customer.

THE MASERATI MY19 RANGE OF MODELS: QUATTROPORTE, GHIBLI, LEVANTE

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Maserati will be officially presenting to the local market its MY19 range, including Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte, which thanks to a meticulous restyling initiative combine targeted style updates and exciting new contents.

Visitors to the Maserati stand will be able to see a Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso characterized by the Blu Sofisticato colour combined with black interiors showcasing the new and exclusive Zegna PELLETESSUTA™ material, enhancing the car with an extremely distinctive look. The 21” Atlante alloy rims with blue brake calipers and sporty seats underscore the dual aspect of this particular car, sporty and elegant at the same time. Exclusivity or excellence, one cannot overstate the special importance of this flagship model for Maserati. Its origins date back to the first series, designed in 1963 to be the fastest sedan in the world.

The SUV, Maserati Levante GranLusso MY19, is featured on the stand with the three-layer Blu Nobile exterior colour, which is a result of a special painting process which yields a much deeper chromatic effect, and 21” Helios rims with black brake calipers. The interiors are upholstered with “Pieno Fiore” leather, a full-grained leather without equal in the automotive industry, due to its naturally supple, soft feel and the way it ages over the years.

Completing the Maserati range, the brand also presents the Ghibli GranLusso in Blu Nobile exterior colour combined with an interior in the highly prized black “Pieno Fiore” leather with contrasting grey stitching and headlining in grey Alcantara. The alloy rims are in 20” Teseo.

The GranLusso trim adds a further touch of sophistication to the fleet of Maserati cars, thanks to the use of exclusive Ermenegildo Zegna silk, open-pore burl wood trim for the dashboard fascia and the leather steering wheel. As a standard feature one will also find 12-way power adjustable Comfort seats with memory and the renowned Premium Harman Kardon audio system. The pedals and steering wheel adjust electrically, as does the sunblind for the rear window, the Soft Close door closure system, and the lockable glove compartment. In line with Maserati’s tradition of excellence, customers are offered a wide range of interior materials from which to choose, the most luxurious of which would be the natural “Pieno Fiore” leather, available in Nero (black), Rosso (red) and Cuoio (tan) for the comfortable and sporty seats, each with its own stitching options.

The MY19 range introduces important new product upgrades, making the Maserati cars even more fun to drive. The gearshift lever has been redesigned with a short-stroke system, more intuitive gearshift pattern and improved functionality. The driver now has the option to use it in automatic or manual mode simply by shifting the lever from the right to the left, while a new “P” button easily engages park. With the new gearshift lever, the driving modes cluster on the centre console of all three models is even more user-friendly.

Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte share the same MTC+ infotainment system, which is based on a high-resolution 8.4” multi-touch screen and a double rotary knob on the centre console. The human-machine interface has been further improved for MY19 with updated display graphics and improved climate system ergonomics. The airflow distribution control, which is fully separated for driver and front passenger, has been revised and offers additional customisation options.

Maserati is finishing the interiors of all three models with “Pieno Fiore”, a full-grain leather without equal in the automotive industry, thanks to its natural softness to the touch and unique characteristics. The “Pieno Fiore” leather upholstery comes in three colours, featuring tone-in-tone or contrast stitching for the seats and double stitching for the door panels. Maserati is also offering two brand new high-gloss interior veneers for the Ghibli and the Quattroporte and three for the Levante.

Each Maserati model boasts a dedicated colour selection, which is continuously refreshed. For MY19 there is a choice of ten body colours for the Quattroporte and 11 for each of the Ghibli and Levante models.

. In the wide collection of alloy wheels designed specifically for every single Maserati model, there are five brand new designs in the MY19 catalogue in 20 and 21-inch sizes, two for each of the Levante and Quattroporte models and one for the Ghibli.

LEVANTE TROFEO AND GTS

Another highlight on display will be a Maserati Levante Trofeo with a Rosso Magma exterior colour, a non-standard option with the three-layer paint treatment. The interiors are in black “Pieno Fiore” leather with contrasting red stitching, the 22” Orione forged alloy rims with red brake calipers. The V8 of this particular version represents an evolution of the power unit fitted in the flagship Quattroporte GTS. It maintains the same 3.8-litre capacity and the V 90° architecture but has been re-engineered and significantly upgraded to deliver 590 hp at 6,250 rpm and 730 Nm peak torque at 2,500-5,000 rpm. A new Corsa (Race) driving mode has been introduced to enhance the Levante's sporty personality. Corsa mode is available in addition to the existing Normal, I.C.E., Sport and Off Road driving modes.
 

Levante Trofeo Rosso Magma
Levante Trofeo Rosso Magma Interior
 

Levante Trofeo Rosso Magma
Levante Trofeo Rosso Magma
 
The stand will also feature the Maserati Levante GTS with a Giallo Modenese exterior colour, a non-standard option with the three-layer treatment: the interiors are in black leather with contrasting non-standard yellow stitching. The 21” Helios rims have yellow brake calipers. The Levante GTS is equipped with one of the most powerful engines ever fitted in a Maserati. The 3.8 litre V8 Twin Turbo develops 550 hp at 6,250 rpm and 730 Nm peak torque at 2,500-5,000 rpm. The distinctive design of the Levante GTS epitomizes the vehicles sports characteristics. Thanks to an elegant restyling focused on the lower front fascia and the rear bumper, the Levante GTS boasts a more aggressive and, at the same time, even more sophisticated presence. In addition, Maserati has designed exclusively for the new top-of-the-range Levante GTS and Trofeo 22” Orione rims in forged aluminium – the largest ever used for a Maserati.

PERSONALISATION

After the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, Maserati presents the result of its collaboration with three leading Italian companies to the Chinese market: Giorgetti, the internationally renowned Italian woodworking company, known for its furniture and unique design pieces, De Castelli, a leading metalworking firm, specializing in the production of unique home design accessories, custom surfaces and projects and Ermenegildo Zegna, a longstanding partner and a leader in the field of fabrics and men’s luxury clothing.

At Maserati, tradition inspires innovation, combining fine craftsmanship, advanced technology and sophisticated design into an exclusive, unique mix only Maserati knows how to apply.

The stand provides an instructive tour through three different dedicated thematic areas. Each area will feature a display of tools, materials and components that, specially crafted by Zegna, De Castelli and Giorgetti, bear witness to the unending quest for excellence, style and originality, typical for products designed and Made in Italy, and therefore typical of Maserati.

Speaking of innovation and design, for the first time ever Maserati is taking advantage in the Customisation Area of a D-Table, the only interactive screen which combines the latest-generation software with elegant, sophisticated design.

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA

Zegna is a longstanding partner of Maserati and for the Shanghai show will be presenting the world premiere of its new car interiors in PELLETESSUTA™, a special woven nappa leather, the product of pioneering research by Ermenegildo Zegna, seeking to create a luxurious, innovative, lightweight and soft fabric that is versatile and well suited for the creation of products, ranging from home design complements to multimedia accessories.
 

Quattroporte MY19 Zegna Pelletessuta
 

Quattroporte MY19 Zegna Pelletessuta Interior
Quattroporte MY19 Zegna Pelletessuta Interior
 

Quattroporte MY19 Zegna Pelletessuta Interior
Quattroporte MY19 Zegna Pelletessuta Interior
 
The bond between Zegna and Maserati grows stronger with each passing year, in no small part due to the historical similarities of the two brands. The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is one of the most distinguished businesses in all of Italy. Founded back in 1910 in Trivero, in the Biellese Alps, by a young entrepreneur named Ermenegildo, whose vision was to ethically produce the most sumptuous fabrics in the world by means of innovation and the utilization of the best luxury fibres, sourced directly in their countries of origin, the company is currently guided by the fourth generation of the Zegna family. The Group, which since the late 80’s has been implementing a strategy of vertical integration, has created a global luxury brand which currently offers fabrics, clothing and accessories. Today there are 504 single-label stores in over 100 countries, of which 272 are company-owned.

GIORGETTI

The Giorgetti cabinet-making tradition started in Brianza in 1898, and more than 120 years later is still continuing to evolve and innovate. The company looks to the future, how to convey and stay on top of all the changes in a dynamically transforming world. Giorgetti’s approach to interior design involves interpreting behaviours and tastes in various different markets, creating pieces that are free of all formal conventions, capable of coexisting harmoniously in any context, dissolving cultural and temporal distances.

The products made by Giorgetti epitomize the best in the proud catch line, “Made and Manufactured in Italy”. Starting from design, creativity and style, and all the way to the actual manufacture of a finished product, the entire manufacturing process is completely carried out in Italy by highly qualified personnel, boasting consummate skill in the furniture sector.

The craft-based means of production associated with the phrase, Made in Italy, transcends the rationale of standardized, mass-produced products, guaranteeing high levels of product customization.

The indispensable work of master craftsmen is capable of imbuing Giorgetti projects with that magical allure of unique, handmade pieces.

DE CASTELLI

True to its commitment to restore metal’s privileged role in project experimentation, De Castelli is grafting a craft-based concept and approach to work onto typically industrial processes, a bold synthesis that leads to unprecedented results. The encounter with design engenders an approach to the material founded on respect for its vast potential, including the less obvious possibilities, the ones that gradually emerge in a collection of mass-produced products that are, at the same time, unique. Not only because the hand creating them is unique, but due to the uniqueness of the cultural process that puts the main emphasis on the aesthetic value - rather than purely functional ones - of the primal material with which De Castelli shapes living spaces. One thus overturns the dictum that confines the coldness of metal to the outer margins of interior design project, bringing steel, brass and copper, in their multiple variations and finishes, to the centre of a completely renovated scenario where they can finally glow in self-generated radiance.

Delabré is the name of an artisanal finish conceived of and realized by De Castelli. It consists in the manual oxidation of materials like steel, copper and brass, capable of imbuing them with unique, unrepeatable chromatic effects.

Octo Maserati GranLusso and GranSport by Bulgari

Maserati's prestige partnership with Bulgari, launched in 2012, has led to the creation of two exclusive wristwatches: Octo Maserati GranLusso and Octo Maserati GranSport by Bulgari specifically intended for owners of the brand's cars, they feature the spectacular dial (with retrograde minutes and jumping hours) resembling the rpm-counter of a Maserati, while the stitched leather strap recalls the upholstery of Trident cars.

Ermenegildo Zegna Maserati Capsule Collection for Spring Summer 2019

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati are delighted to present the new Maserati Capsule Collection for Spring Summer 2019: an exquisite collection of leather goods, travel clothing and elegant accessories, displaying all the excellence for which these two iconic Italian brands are famed. Building on a well-established partnership launched early in 2013, Maserati and Zegna offer products of unrivalled quality of details, performance and design, made to measure for those wishing to surround themselves with luxury. The Maserati Capsule Collection is available in selected Ermenegildo Zegna stores worldwide and on Zegna.com.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 
 
 
 
 
From Newspress in the UK
 
MASERATI LEVANTE: ANTINORI’S ONE OF ONE AND THE INTERACTIVE JOURNEY THROUGH ITALIAN EXCELLENCE AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
 

MASERATI LEVANTE: ALLEGRA ANTINORI’S ONE OF ONE AND THE INTERACTIVE JOURNEY THROUGH ITALIAN EXCELLENCE AT THE 89TH GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

• Maserati Levante: Allegra Antinori’s ONE OF ONE fully personalized by the Maserati Centro Stile

• An interactive experience involving working tables of Italian excellence: Maserati presents the first step in customization

Geneva, 05 March 2019 - Europe's biggest Motor Show of the year gets under way and Maserati presents a Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE giving a glimpse of the future customization programme. It has been customized to fit the requirements of Allegra Antinori, Vice President of Italian wine producer Marchesi Antinori.
 

Maserati Stand at Geneva Motor Show 2019
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At the 89th edition of the Geneva international Motor Show, Maserati further highlights customization and the superlative expression of Italian identity combined with exquisite craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated aesthetics: a unique, exclusive mix achieved through an interactive experience involving the Italian materials of excellence present on the stand.

MASERATI LEVANTE: THE ALLEGRA ANTINORI ONE OF ONE

At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Maserati presents a unique offering: the Levante ONE OF ONE, a preview of Maserati's future customization programme. The stand showcases a Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE entirely customized by Allegra Antinori, Vice President of Italian wine firm Marchesi Antinori, world leader in quality wines.
 

Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
 

The Maserati Centro Stile assisted Allegra Antinori in the configuration of her car, in a true process of shared creation, a concept which is much more than the mere choice of accessories.

A unique project in which she expresses herself, her emotions and her story. Implemented in this way, the special bond between Maserati's ground-breaking innovation and the attention to detail normally found in the workshops of traditional craftsmen comes to life in a unique Maserati.

In this first example of the new customization process, every detail Allegra Antinori has defined is closely linked to a facet of her personality. The external configuration is a distinctive tri-coat green, a special colour inspired by the shades of the Tuscan hills. The external details (door handles, side air vents and grille inserts) are finished in dark look chrome, toning to perfection with the body colour to give the Maserati SUV a truly sophisticated overall look.
 

Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
 

The interiors of Allegra Antinori's ONE OF ONE features many unique combinations, which have never previously been used on a Levante. The lower dashboard, door panel, central tunnel unit and seat colour references the warm hues of the earth of Tuscan vineyards.

The unique "Pieno Fiore" leather used for the seats is another exquisite choice: it is coloured with aniline and oils, with no surface finishes, but is embellished with classical button-tufted effect 3D embroidery. The technique used provides exceptional depth of colour and a very smooth tactile sensation, and like a fine wine, this leather will simply improve with age.
 

Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE Allegra Antinori at Geneva Motor Show
 

The central tunnel is in a special finish using a material that is new even for Maserati: carbon fibre with copper wire and high gloss finish. Here again, there are clear references to the Antinori estate and the concept of Cor-Ten, the weathering steel used for the construction of the Antinori Winery in the Chianti Classico area, midway between Florence and Siena.

The 100% natural mohair wool mats provide the final, exclusive touch to a tailor-made customization with attention to every single detail.

AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE INVOLVING WORKING TABLES OF ITALIAN PRODUCTS OF EXCELLENCE

Maserati will host in their stand - together with Ermenegildo Zegna, a longstanding partner and a leader in the field of men’s luxury clothing - two other leading artisanal firms in their field: Giorgetti, the internationally renowned Italian woodworking company, known for its furniture and unique design pieces, and De Castelli, a leading metalworking firm, specializing in the production of unique home design accessories, custom surfaces and projects. The stand provides an interactive journey through three different thematic areas, each of them with a dedicated working table. Each area will feature a display of materials and components that bear witness to the unending quest for excellence, style and originality, typical of products designed and Made in Italy, and therefore typical of Maserati.
 

D-Table - Maserati Stand at Geneva Motor Show 2019
 

Speaking of innovation and design, when it comes to customizing the stand, for the first time ever in Maserati’s Customization Area, there will be a D-Table, the only multi-touch, interactive table featuring an elegant and sophisticated design. Latest-generation software will enable customers to configure their cars by selecting external and internal combinations, colours and materials at a touch. Customers will be offered a unique experience for the configuration of their individual Maserati, using the customization features present on the stand.

Ermenegildo Zegna - Working Table
 

Ermenegildo Zegna Working Table
- Maserati Stand at Geneva Motor Show 2019
 

The Zegna working table illustrates the Zegna-Maserati tailoring atelier, from the preliminary phase of weaving the PELLETESSUTATM using spools of sturdy bands of leather, through to the rolls of resulting woven material in the Maserati leather colours (black, tan, red and dark brown).

Like a fine, made-to-measure shoe, this PELLETESSUTATM (woven leather) adapts its shape to the sinuous surface of the Maserati Quattroporte dashboard (the featured element of the interior, over which the PELLETESSUTATM fits perfectly; the three-dimensionality of the woven strips of leather create a tactile surface for this component, restoring light and texture, imbuing the volume of this component with expressive force). Two Quattroporte dashboard fascias covered with black and tan PELLETESSUTATM are available to view.

Also on display on the table are five decorative Maserati Levante door panel trim elements, which reveal the opportunities for chromatic customization of the Maserati PELLETESSUTATM.

The PELLETESSUTATM tiles represent studies and design research between the Ermenegildo Zegna Style Centre and Maserati, exploring jacquard designs that mix colours, graphic elements and patterns with an eye to potential customizations.

The sketches depict the research carried out by the Maserati Centro Stile into textures, their visual application to the various components and efforts to balance and harmonize colours within the context of the car interior.

Giorgetti - Working Table
 

Giorgetti Working Table
- Maserati Stand at Geneva Motor Show 2019
 

The Giorgetti working table features outstanding woodworking and cabinetry skills. By means of three Quattroporte dashboard inserts Giorgetti illustrates the central role of wood when it comes to Maserati components, highlighting how initial mechanical processes are followed by manual ones, operations like precision carving work, turning and modelling in three of the 12 Giorgetti wood varieties: Ash, Walnut and Maple.

The table also features a wooden panel in antiqued Ash with Shibori decorations, the inspiration for the two Quattroporte dashboard fascias which feature this technique in a micro-shibori version, styled and expressed all-over pattern sections. The smallest dashboard inserts feature the same treatment for larger elements on the dashboard in antiqued Ash burl wood and natural Ash burl wood.

Finally, the sheets of veneer complete the table as elements of stylistic research in which Giorgetti and Maserati experiment with wood varieties which are transformed into graphic landscapes in the case of the Ziricote wood, or dynamic textural effects in the case of the Tanganika Frise.

De Castelli - Working Table
 

De Castelli Working Table
- Maserati Stand at Geneva Motor Show 2019
 

The working table illustrates the meeting between the Italian excellence of De Castelli, when it comes to creative metal surfacing, and Maserati’s eagerness to embrace and interpret this poetry in metal. The sophistication of the metal working processes applied to its interior components (the dashboard fascia and the pedal trims) serves to further enhance the interior, not only functionally but also by introducing a sense of poetry and textural allure. A storytelling inspired by the chromatic richness of the Italian sea- and landscape.

The four sheets of metal demonstrate the process of working the semi-finished material. The sheet of raw material in its pure form is subjected to a manual hammering phase, fashioning it into the shape of the Maserati Quattroporte dashboard. The featured element of this interior, is perfectly suited to communicating the subtle chromatic and poetic transitions of the DeMarea finish, selected for this exquisite work of art. The other two elements illustrate the phases of oxidation and surface transformation of the brass: human manuality, creativity and sense of aesthetic pleasure decide when to stop time and halt the process of oxidation, ascertaining the perfect moment for obtaining the DeMarea gradient. This process is simply defining the uniqueness of each detail.

On the artisan’s working table and creative space, the process of storytelling unfolds with the help of tools or historical instruments, where metal sheet is shaped into a work of art.

Subjected to various surface treatments, the sheets of metal convey the excellence of the De Castelli world, not to mention Maserati’s flair for design. The working table also displays a Quattroporte dashboard fascia with the DeMarea Iron, DeMarea Copper and DeMarea Brass finish. The DeMarea trilogy illustrates a single process composed of superimposed, polysemous manual oxidation operations. These are all inspired by Italian sea- and landscapes, creating “watercolour” effects, conveying highly textural sensations and evocations of waves lapping against Venice’s signature mooring posts.

The collaboration between De Castelli and Maserati also expresses itself in the pedals. These key elements for operating a car have been embellished with a hand-applied oxidation treatment, boasting a more sophisticated flair in the DeMarea Copper kit, combined with the luxurious pad in vegetal-tanned Saddle Extra leather, which is inspired by the soles of made-to-measure shoes. While a more “art workshop” flair distinguishes the DeMarea Iron kit, brandishing logos engraved with the Maserati name.

The sketches depict the research carried out by the Maserati Centro Stile into textures, their visual application to the various components and efforts to balance and harmonize colours within the context of the car interior.

Text and photos courtesy of Maserati.
 

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