Maserati unveils all-electric plan, starting with a new 1,200-horsepower GranTurismo

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Maserati unveils all-electric plan, starting with a new 1,200-horsepower GranTurismo

PUBLISHED THU, MAR 17 202212:14 PM EDT UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO

Michael Wayland
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KEY POINTS
* Maserati plans to offer electric versions of its entire lineup beginning next year with a new GranTurismo car featuring more than 1,200 horsepower, the company said Thursday.
* The GranTurismo “Folgore” will be the first all-electric vehicle for the famed Italian brand, which is owned by Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler.
* Maserati CEO Davide Grasso described the EV transformation, including a target to go totally electric by 2030, as a “defining moment” for the company.

DETROIT — Luxury auto brand Maserati plans to offer electric versions of its entire lineup by 2025, starting next year with a new GranTurismo EV featuring more than 1,200 horsepower, the company said Thursday.

The GranTurismo “Folgore” will be the first all-electric vehicle for the famed Italian brand, which is owned by Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler. It’s expected to have a top speed of nearly 190 mph and achieve 0-62 mph in under three seconds, the company said.

After the GranTurismo, Maserati will introduce the all-electric Grecale midsize SUV and a Grancabrio GT car. By 2025, Maserati also plans to add electric versions of its MC20 supercar, Quattroporte sedan and Levante SUV.

Maserati CEO Davide Grasso on Thursday described the EV transformation, including its target of going totally electric by 2030, as a “defining moment” for the more than century-old automaker.

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[Chainfire]

1. Three seconds from stopped to 62 MPH?

That will get you out into traffic. At 190 MPH you could probably outrun radar... I know nothing about NASCAR but wouldn't those stats get you on the tracks?

[Eugene]

3. Similar acceleration and a slightly lower top speed than their V-6 powered MC20.

These are Italian supercars after all.

[justhanginon]

2. A far cry from the Birdcage Maseratis we used to see at the road courses in the 60s.

They got the "Birdcage" name from part of the tubular space frame showing under the windscreen on the cowling. Pretty impressive car back then. Hard to believe that was 60+ years ago. Memories, seems like I may be getting old!