Folgore Marches to Maserati’s New Electric Drum
Maserati is on the Electric Vehicle Rampage with second GranTurismo Folgore EV
Maserati is on the electric vehicle rampage. Months after revealing its first EV in the Grecale Folgore electric SUV, the Italian sportscar maker has ripped the covers off the next car in its forthcoming EV family. Meet the new GranTurismo Folgore. Folgore being Italian for lightning, by the way.
The Electric GranTurismo Folgore Caught Our Eye
The new GranTurismo also comes with powerful internal combustion engines. The all-electric, Folgore, however piqued our attention. Packing 800-volt architecture, the GranTurismo Folgore uses electric Formula E racing tech to deliver the most powerful powertrain in the new range.
Delivering a over 1,200 horsepower, maximum torque is 995 pound-feet. That courtesy of a trio of 402 HP permanent magnet electric motors. Two on the rear axle, plus one up front. The bi-motor rear axle features independent torque vectoring.
Powered by a 92.5 kWh nominal capacity battery pack with a usable 83 kWh, the Folgore can continuously transmit around 750 horsepower to all four wheels. Full power cannot be continuously delivered to the wheels. That is however likely for short periods.
2.6 Second 0-60 the Stuff of Drag Strips
The electric GranTurismo can discharge 100 percent of its available battery power through the rear axle only, making it rear-wheel drive on demand. All of which makes for 2.6-second claimed 0-60 mph sprint, 124 mph in 8.8 seconds and a 200 mph top speed. That’s stuff of drag strips!
An innovative centrally packed T-shaped battery pack allows the seats to mount low in the car to ensure a sporty 53.2-inch overall height. Maserati promises the car will cover 280 WLTP miles on a single battery charge. high-performance steel, aluminum and magnesium-rich, the lightweight 195.2 inch long Folgore has a best-in-class 4,982 pound curb weight.
Folgore Evolves Outgoing Granturismo Styling
The Maserati GranTurismo evolves the outgoing car’s classic Maserati GT proportions. It has a long hood, bulging lines and an aerodynamic roof line. The cockpit was not revealed. Maserati promises innovative integrated touchscreen multimedia and heads-up display. And optional immersive Sonus Faber 3D sound.
The Maserati’ GranTurismo Folgore will be built at Stellantis’ Turin Mirafiori plant. It goes on sale from mid 2023. Expect US prices to start at around $170,000.
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