Quote :

"Artist Luca Pancrazzi covered a Maserati Quattroporte with 1,763 lbs. of shattered glass. It looks like something Superman's rich uncle would drive around..."

http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/03/shattered_glass_maserati.html

-- Dave

3/29/2007 8:26:49 AM

Pedestrians beware, you may have the right of way, but I wouldn't test it.

3/29/2007 8:50:04 AM

That thing looks amazing. I bet its killer in person.

3/29/2007 8:53:20 AM

I'd be a Michelin-tires CEO daily drives this

3/29/2007 9:34:24 AM

3/29/2007 10:42:34 AM

i cant say anything nice so i wont say it at all

3/29/2007 11:25:24 AM

I would be diced up so damn fast if I owned this. Hell maybe people will be more careful trying to parallel park around you though.

3/29/2007 12:01:55 PM

an effective anti-theft system.

3/29/2007 12:28:11 PM

Is it fake? In the first picture there is no shattered glass on the windshield, but in the third picture looking through the door the windshield is covered in glass

[Edited on March 29, 2007 at 1:33 PM. Reason : e]

3/29/2007 1:32:30 PM

no sex on the hood

3/29/2007 1:34:48 PM

Quote :

"Is it fake? In the first picture there is no shattered glass on the windshield, but in the third picture looking through the door the windshield is covered in glass "

well the windshield IS glass.

jk

3/29/2007 1:40:31 PM

dont slam the doors plz

maserati's are fugly anyways

3/29/2007 7:22:25 PM

i guess he prefers using a touchless carwash.

3/30/2007 7:31:04 AM

Looks like a pinata

3/30/2007 12:57:13 PM

Quote :

"Is it fake? In the first picture there is no shattered glass on the windshield, but in the third picture looking through the door the windshield is covered in glass "

i'm wondering if that haas something to so with how they get in the car- it could also just be a cover that they put over it, because the side windows are the same too

3/30/2007 3:16:45 PM

^^^^

maseratis are consistently ranked as some of the most beautiful cars out there. and their interiors are PURE SEX.

here is the new 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, released at the geneva show a month or so back.

4.2 litre V8
405 hp

that grill totally harks back to the maseratis from the 50s and 60s.








[Edited on March 31, 2007 at 8:01 PM. Reason : Quattroporte interior:]

[Edited on March 31, 2007 at 8:01 PM. Reason : ]

3/31/2007 7:41:06 PM

looks like the glass i rode through on the road today

3/31/2007 7:45:59 PM

i drove a quattro for a loaner and while it was nice, it just felt too big.

mind you it drove well, but still.

4/1/2007 9:58:26 PM

bttt per request.

9/5/2007 8:31:32 PM

This is what Darth Vader would drive.

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070828.008/maserati-quattroporte-sport-gt-s-world-premiere-in-frankfurt
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/28/frankfurt-preview-maserati-to-unveil-quattroporte-sport-gt-s/

Basically everything is black.

Quote :

"The new Quattroporte Sport GT S will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow for its worldwide preview. The Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s saloon sportiness. Starting with the suspension, the Sport GT S gets a new “racing” setup which includes stiffer springs and shock absorbers resulting in a 10mm lower ride height in the front and 25mm in the rear. In collaboration with famous brake manufacturer, Brembo, the Sport GT S receives special dual-cast brake rotors which is a road car first. Instead of a typical solid cast-iron rotor, the dual-cast rotors receive a blend of iron and aluminum which improve heat resistance and reduce brake fade. Additionally, Brembo's six piston calipers and 20” dark-chrome 7 spoke wheels wrapped in specially developed sport compound tires (front 245/35-R20 and rear 295/30-R20) are sure to transform driving dynamics in a vehicle that is known for its suppleness. For an aggressive look, the exterior receives a splash of black seen in the black-chrome mesh grille, black window surround trim and black dual exhaust pipes in addition to matching body color black door handles. On the inside, the sportiness continues with Alcantara inserted into the seats, door panels and steering wheel while the dashboard gets carbon fiber and aluminum treatments as well. Finally, the front seats get a sportier shape."

Quote :

"Even the choice of material for the interior of the Quattroporte Sport GT S reflects the car's sporty character. Traditional Poltrona Frau leather has been combined with Alcantara, which covers the central zone of the seats, the interior door panels and the steering wheel. Maserati has previously used Alcantara for the interior of the Trofeo cars and the MC12. The dashboard is finished in new carbon fibre with aluminium treads, whilst front seats are characterised by a new, more cosseting sporty shape."

For bigger pics, click on the autoblog link. F***ing gorgeous grille.

9/5/2007 8:51:47 PM

Quote :

"For bigger pics, click on the autoblog link. F***ing gorgeous grille."

proof you are a fag, self-editing.

9/5/2007 8:57:06 PM

"proof" you are a moron: self-censoring, not "self-editing".

another "proof": evidence, not "proof".

9/5/2007 9:34:23 PM

You guys hash it out elsewhere. I f'n loooove a Maserati. There's one at just about every stop light down here.

The design, the sound, the performance...sign me up (when a rich uncle kicks the bucket)



There's 2 Maseratis, 1 Ferrari, and a Porsche beside one of the boats I take care of. You just know they love seeing the ol' Super Saab rolling in to the hood.

9/5/2007 10:07:10 PM

I love that Maserati sedan...except for the front. F'ing ugly!

9/6/2007 1:40:18 PM

My Maserati does 185.

9/6/2007 1:45:26 PM

^cookie is awarded to you

9/6/2007 3:06:53 PM

I want to be on entourage

9/6/2007 3:11:27 PM

^^ not a joe walsh fan, i see

9/7/2007 1:05:09 AM

No, just not bright enough to have a clue.

I lost my license, now I don't drive.

9/7/2007 1:06:32 AM

they could have a shattered glass plate they cover the windshield with for shows and that is easy to remove for transport.

9/7/2007 9:30:13 AM

I'm pretty sure I got behind one of these on 70 yesterday afternoon, except it was metallic blue. I didn't get a good look at the rest of the car, but the rear end looked just like this.

9/7/2007 1:57:59 PM

I'm glad to see that a couple of people know who Joe Walsh is.

I like the bright red brakes on the 4 door. It's like, "Yeah, these come in handy sometimes"

9/7/2007 2:05:18 PM

<3 non eagles joe walsh

9/7/2007 2:07:31 PM

james gang being the best example

9/11/2007 6:17:45 PM

I've got a limo Quattroporte, ride in the back...
I lock the doors cover it in jagged glass in case I'm attacked.

[Edited on September 11, 2007 at 11:08 PM. Reason : f]

9/11/2007 11:07:53 PM

bttt

2/26/2008 6:04:07 PM

this is like super old...

2/26/2008 9:55:41 PM

Maserati GranTurismo S

The sexiest Maserati sportscar/GT ever [?]. A sportier version of the GranTurismo (see pictures in middle of thread).

4.7 litre V8
440 hp

As opposed to 4.2 litres producing 405 hp in the non-S original.







[Edited on February 27, 2008 at 7:39 PM. Reason : ]

2/27/2008 7:23:35 PM

I'll fist fight anyone who doesn't think Maseratis are fucking sexy as shit.

2/27/2008 9:35:43 PM

the 2 door yes

but the 4 doors not so much

2/27/2008 10:22:01 PM

I valet'd at southpoint mall and got to drive one, I was absolutely blown away with the interior, and from seeing pictures I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE THE EXTERIOR, but seeing them in person is really a different story (breathtaking)...that being said...I'd rather drive an aston...

2/27/2008 11:04:17 PM

Longest car name?

Carrozzeria Touring Bellagio Fastback

I don't know what the official name is, as another website says:

Carrozzeria Touring Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback, but I suspect it is the former.

Quote :

"The Masserati Quattroporte is already a stunning vehicle with a powerful and elegent presence. Milan based coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring has taken the design a step further with a wagon version called, the Bellagio Fastback."

And here is another Maserati Quattroporte based station wagon:

Cinqueporte

[neat name, huh?!]

Quote :

"According to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Maserati does not want this new car to be named a Maserati. Pity, since the Cinqueporte, a project from StudioM and Studio Torino, the creator of the Ruf RK Coupé, is just gorgeous and would not be possible if it was not for the Quattroporte. The car has not been created so far. These images, as some may have already perceived, are based on 1:4 scale model of Quattroporte?s shooting brake. Anyway, it will turn into a real car, whose owner is already waiting for it. The Arab customer, whose name has not been disclosed, has already bought other shooting brakes based on Ferrari models to use them exactly for the purpose they have been created for: hunting. In this specific case, in the desert."

4/23/2008 11:15:04 AM

See what some idiot has done in the UAE:

[apparently it is either wall-paper or gift-wrap paper]

6/25/2008 6:00:46 PM

well its nice to see all our dollar bucks are going to good use

6/25/2008 9:43:02 PM

i wouldnt call that good use

youd think that they would try to get everything to line up

6/25/2008 10:03:21 PM

Quote :

"apparently it is either wall-paper or gift-wrap paper"

No and no.

Looks like that vehicle wrap companies use to cover a vehicle with advertisements to me. Just with a plaid print instead of a tacky advertisement.

Doesn't look too hot IMO. Maybe it would have been cool if he just did the hood on a white car or something.

[Edited on June 26, 2008 at 12:53 AM. Reason : l]

6/26/2008 12:52:22 AM

it's burberry print on vinyl.

6/26/2008 12:59:09 AM