Pure Power
Like the Quattroporte and the Ghibli, the Alfieri uses a 3.0 liter, turbocharged V-6 engine, which provides more than enough power. However, the best part is that the Alfieri gets a bit more punch thanks to its lower body weight. The base engine provides up to 410 horsepower, while upgrades push it up to 450 horsepower. A larger engine is also available, which provides over 500 horsepower. Some driving purists might feel slighted by no manual transmission options, but the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission makes it fun to drive regardless.
Affordable Pricing
One look at the Alfieri, and you’ll think that it almost certainly has to cost about a quarter-million dollars. However, Maserati decided to find a price right between Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. Although the price hasn’t been revealed, it’s estimated it will start around $100,000. Although it’s a high price for the average car buyer, Maserati enthusiasts will find the price more than acceptable for a car with its performance and appearance.
Rumored Hybrid
Details haven’t yet emerged for many of the other vehicles in the Maserati lineup, but CEO Harald Wester has announced that each model will have an available plug-in hybrid option by the year 2020. Spearheading this movement is the Alfieri, which looks to start the trend in 2017. Using a 48-volt motor, the Alfieri will give eco-friendly drivers a hybrid option but without sacrificing performance. Maserati plans to unveil more information about the fuel economy of the hybrid in the coming months, but it should rival other luxury hybrids.
Seating Options
Unlike many of its competitors, the Alfieri boasts a 2+2 layout. This means that two adults can comfortably sit in the front seats with two more in the back. Given the sports car’s layout, these seats may seem crammed, but from looks at the Detroit Auto Show, they’ll provide just enough space for your passengers to sit in comfort while you burn up the road.
Available Cabrio
It’s not enough to just have a performance-driven hardtop sports car. That’s why Maserati hinted at a Cabrio convertible version available just a few months after the release of the base Alfieri model. It gives consumers an optional top-down version that’s perfect for a drive on the beach or where weather is more hospitable.
The Alfieri, named after Maserati’s founder, is sure to please even the most hardcore fans of the brand and the sports car genre. With this car, Maserati explores territory it hasn’t ventured into in decades. The best part is that you get to become one of the beneficiaries.
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