Racing Flashback: On Board Video of Juan Manuel Fangio Driving the Maserati 250F

In today's world of motorsports, much to the delight of fans, it's the norm to have one or more cameras fitted in the car or even in the driver's helmet. But that wasn't the case back in the 1950's, so we were quite surprised to discover such a video featuring the five-time Formula 1 World Champion and one of the greatest pilots of all time, Juan Manuel Fangio. A moment of coolness follows in the film after the break, with Fangio driving the Maserati 250F racecar at the Modena Aero-Autodrome.

By Csaba Daradics

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VIDEO: Maserati Quattroporte Hearse on Transport

Someone has turned Maserati's lovely Quattroporte sedan into a tall, bulky hearse, and there's video of it on a trailer below. Regardless of how it looks, it sure puts the Cadillacs used in America to shame. Unlike Ferrari, who has issues with anyone doing anything heinous to their cars (like making a 360 limousine), Maserati apparently doesn't mind too much.

Spotted near Modena by youtube's lambofanX, who usually doesn't film Quattroportes (but we're sure glad he did), it appears as if there's at least one Italian mortuary out there with mad style. This at least seems a little more appropriate for a funeral compared to those funky car coffins we recently showed you. Who knows, maybe Maserati's just prepping a hearse for the Vatican.

If anyone knows what this is for (other than hauling the deceased, that is) and where it's going, feel free to drop us a line.

By Phil Alex

Video: Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line

Maserati has released new video material from the Bologna Motor Show where the Italian carmaker debuted its new MC Sport Line customization program - a series of options that enhance the sporty performance and look of the vehicles. The first model in Maserati's line-up to benefit from the MC Sport Line program is the GranTurismo S which gains a forest of carbon fiber accessories inside and out, as well as suspension modifications. Hit the jump to watch the video or click here for our previous post on the Italian sports coupe.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Concept: Wallpapers, Official Brochure and Video

Following up on our previous article on the Maserati GranTurismo MC, we’ve got our hands on a full set of high-resolution images, the official brochure and to top it off, a short video of the concept undergoing testing at the Monza circuit in Italy. The MC Concept is essentially a track-ready version of the GranTurismo S featuring an upgraded 450HP V8 engine, race-spec suspension and brakes, slick tires with 18-inch lightweight alloys and an aerodynamic package that includes a new front splitter, a boot spoiler and rear diffuser. -Continued

Inside the GranTurismo S has been stripped to bare metal gaining a FIA-approved rollcage, bucket seats and a racing steering wheel. The Italian firm hasn’t announced any plans to produce the concept but we have a hunch that the GranTurismo MC will be available for track-lovers in the very near future.

Video Via: Autoblog.it

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Stunning 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Promo Video

Yesterday, we showed you a video of the 440 Hp “GranTurismo S” from Maserati’s Geneva Show booth including a description of the vehicle from the Italian carmaker’s CEO, Roberto Ronchi. However, that was just an appetizer. Now it’s time for the main course. Just follow the jump to see (and hear…) Maserati’s awe-inspiring “GranTurismo S” promo video; it’s definitely worth your time. -Continued

Geneva Video: Maserati GranTurismo S 440Hp

The new GranTurismo S is an even sportier version of Maserati’s coupe featuring a more powerful 440 HP V8 4.7 engine matted to a new dual-clutch semi-auto transmission. The GranTurismo S accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 sec and achieves a maximum speed of 295 Km/h or 184 mph, the highest ever reached by a production Maserati. Apart from the still shots from Maserati’s Geneva stand, the video also includes the Italian carmaker’s CEO Roberto Ronchi, presenting the GranTurismo S in detail. -Video right after the jump

Video: Forklift Trashes Illegally Parked Maserati GT Coupe!

We’ve seen forklifts move a ton of things (crates, portable toilets - you name it), but we’ve never actually seen a forklift try to move a car up to now. But as you can see in the video there’s a damn good reason why not. To make a long story short, former Miss New Zealand beauty queen, Rachel Huljich had illegally parked her brother’s 1999 Maserati 3200 GT Coupe on Sydney's Bilyard Avenue in a construction zone after 7am. Not knowing what to do with it (…) some workers decided to act on their own and move the Italian beauty with a forklift. The rest is history, and from the looks of it, so was the car.

Via: Autoblog.nl , Info: NZHerald