On October 3rd, in the United States, Maserati unveiled the pure electric version of the new generation GranTurismo – GranTurismo Folgore. In addition to the 3.0T V6 engine, the new car also adds a pure electric version, of which the pure electric GranTurismo Folgore has explosive performance parameters:
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Three electric motors provide 1,206 horsepower (751 horsepower at the wheels) and 1,350 N·m of torque.
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Equipped with a standard 92.5 kWh battery pack (83 kWh available capacity).
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0-100 km/h can be achieved in 2.7 seconds.
The previous generation Maserati GranTurismo left a deep impression on me due to the exhaust sound emanating from its V8 engine, which is a unique feature of Italian sports cars.
Now, Maserati has shifted to the pure electric route and has begun to focus more on the vehicle’s performance. GranTurismo Folgore is developed with technical solutions from Formula E, and uses an 800-volt architecture.
In terms of power, GranTurismo Folgore adopts a four-wheel drive structure. The front axle is equipped with one 300 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, while the rear axle is equipped with two 300 kW permanent magnet synchronous motors, which have an independent torque distribution system. The power delivered to the wheels from the motor is 560 kW.
According to Maserati’s official introduction, this 560 kW power can be released only through the dual electric motors on the rear axle.
It can be expected that this car can achieve both racing performance on the track and drift in corners, depending on the driver’s preference.In four-wheel drive mode, the GranTurismo Folgore takes only 2.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, 8.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 200 km/h, and can reach a top speed of 320 km/h. Its excellent performance can be seen both in terms of acceleration and top speed.
To accommodate the dual fuel and pure electric platforms, the battery of the GranTurismo Folgore electric version is installed in a T-shaped arrangement, mounted on the transmission axis of the fuel version, as well as on the gearbox and fuel tank, resulting in the “oil-to-electric” conversion.
Maserati predicts that the pure electric version of the GranTurismo Folgore will have a WLTP pure electric range of 450 km. The 92.5 kWh battery pack (with an available capacity of 83 kWh) can reach a maximum charging power of 270 kW on an 800 V high-voltage platform.
As a sports car, lightweight design is crucial. Since the 92.5 kWh battery pack is already set in stone, the only option is to focus on body materials. The GranTurismo Folgore uses a large amount of lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium, and high-performance steel in key areas, yet the vehicle still weighs 2.26 tons.
In terms of price, the GranTurismo Folgore is expected to start at $170,000 (approximately RMB 1.2 million). With Maserati launching its pure electric vehicle, will Ferrari and Alfa Romeo fall behind?
🔗Information Source: teslarati
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