SPY SHOTS: Maserati GT Coupe

"Is this the new Maserati "Mistral?" Rumors say that Maserati may use one of their old names for their new upcoming Coupe. The current names, Coupe and Spyder, do not really give the cars a true identity like the evocative names from the Sixties and Seventies.

The new Maserati GT/Mistral will come as a coupe and as a two-seater Spyder with a retractable steel top. Its engine is based on the Ferrari-built 4.2-liter V-8, as used in the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. The new GT's engine will displace 4.5 liters and will deliver about 500 hp, instead of 450 hp as in the Alfa."
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S4cabriofox - 10/28/2006 10:59:17 AM

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I think they should call it the Duoporte.

Everything sounds sexier in Italian.

02WRX - 10/28/2006 11:51:54 AM

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A CLS-class competitor? ;)

S4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 1:11:58 AM

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EVERYTHING is a CLS competitor these days.

"Four-door coupe" is the most tiresome automotive term of the 21st century, followed uncomfortably closely by "iDrive" and "reliability".

MercBasher - 10/28/2006 10:05:17 PM

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Wow the retractable hard-top will be a big threat to the MB SL - the current best looking, most driver friendly and passenger convertible

S4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 1:12:52 AM

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And you call yourself "MercBasher"?

I don't understand how someone could even be a Mercedes basher. The S, CLS, CL, CLK, and SL are some of the most beautiful cars in the world.

audirevolution - 10/29/2006 1:19:55 AM

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Saw a maserati ONCE on the road. Was one of the most beautiful cars i had ever seen.

S4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 12:11:41 PM

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Quattroporte, or one of the two-door models?

I don't care what anyone says. I think the Quattroporte is the most beautiful sedan in the world, with the CLS, XJ and S-Class at distant second, third and fourth places.

Auto_Fan - 10/29/2006 10:40:00 AM

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First picture looks really nice. I also liked S4cabriofox comment, it makes sense especially that the front fascia is coming from the beautiful Quattroporte, and sounds good, too. There is also an added appeal to this car that comes from the use of Ferrari built engines. Great combination, good Italian design in and out, excellent handling and an electrifying noise. I am Looking forward to see it on the road.

CarNut - 10/29/2006 3:29:34 PM

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I think Maseratis are just the ugliest and most pointless cars in the world

An ugly detuned ferrari

S4cabriofox - 10/30/2006 11:10:44 PM

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The Quattroporte is the most beautiful sedan in the world.

Saying that, I don't think you've ever seen one in person. It's beyond superlatives.

The engine ain't bad either.

My friend has one and we go for rides occasionally.