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12 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Cabriolet - Carbon Fiber Everywhere!!! on 2040-cars

US $109,995.00
Year:2012 Mileage:8412 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Naples, Florida, United States

Naples, Florida, United States
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:V8 4.7L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: ZAM45MMA8C0066681
Year: 2012
Make: Maserati
Doors: 2
Model: Gran Turismo
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Mileage: 8,412
Trim: Sport Convertible 2-Door
Sub Model: Sport Cabriolet
Drive Type: RWD
Exterior Color: White
Number of Cylinders: 8
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Full


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Carbon Fiber Lower Front Bumper Trim, Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors, Carbon Fiber Exterior Door Handles, Carbon Fiber Door Sills, Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
2012 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Cabriolet 2-Door Convertible
Exterior Color:     Bianco Eldorado Interior Color:     Nero Stock Number:14-066681
Mileage:8,412 Engine:V8 4.7L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:ZAM45MMA8C0066681
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Vehicle Description

2012 MASERATI GRANTURISMO
SPORT CABRIOLET


BIANCO ELDORADO

BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR




TRUE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CARBON FIBER EVERYWHERE!

 

ONLY 8k MILES


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Carbon Fiber Lower Front Bumper Trim

Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors

Carbon Fiber Exterior Door Handles

Carbon Fiber Door Sills

Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel

Carbon Fiber Shift Paddles

Carbon Fiber Gauge Surround

Carbon Fiber Door Trim

Carbon Fiber Dash Trim

Carbon Fiber Center Console Trim

Carbon Fiber Shift Knob

Deviated White Stitching

Stitched White Trident to Headrests

Black Window Moldings

Black 'Sport' Style Exhaust Tips

Red
Brake Calipers

Front Fog Lights

Heated Front Seats

Memory Front Seats

Black Carpets

Homelink

Grey Headliner

Navigation System

Power Folding Mirrors

Tilt / Telescoping Steering Wheel

BOSE Stereo Headunit & Speakers

Satellite Radio

USB Connection

Anti-Theft System

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Rear Park Distance Control


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LEASE SPECIAL
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Naples Motorsports strives for your complete satisfaction. If, during an inquiry you have questions or concerns, we urge you to contact our management team. Your business and satisfaction is important to us. A lot of time is spent on our cars before we offer them for sale. Our in-house reconditioning department is considered one of the best in the industry. Our standards are higher than most new car dealerships. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please contact us at 239-430-5655.
 

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Naples Motorsports has a 4 bay mechanical shop. We have state of the art equipment and we guarantee the cleanest shop you will ever find. Please stop by for a personalized tour of our facilities. Keep in mind we have the ONLY Hunter Auto34 tire machine in Southwest Florida. We also have a Hunter Road Force wheel and tire Balancer as well. When you deal with Naples Motorsports you are dealing with the best in the industry.

 

Call 239.430.5655 for a Service Appointment
 


 

 

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We are located in the heart of Naples, Florida. We have a private airport right next to us or you can fly commerical into Ft. Myers (RSW). We also have a relationship with a local hotel with coporate rates. Your relationship manager will of course help with your local itinerary.

Financing Information

Naples Motorsports offers specialized finance and lease programs. We have terms from 48 months to 84 months. We also have a hybrid lease program which we provide amortization schedules to show upfront what early termination would cost. Contact us at 239.430.5655. We are one of the top resellers of pre-owned Exotic cars in the country. We have very competitive terms and rates. Let your relationship manager work with you to get YOU the best deal. We will spend the time and explain the differences between different options.

 

Warranty Information
Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty

This vehicle is covered by a Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty.
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Contact a relationship specialist to talk about warranties. Some of our cars have the remaining factory. We also can provide extended service contracts for some of our vehicles. Call us at 239.430.5655.  We look forward to earning your business.

Shipping Information

Naples Motorsports arranges transportation through our logistics department. Contact a relationship manager at 239.430.5655 for rates and timing. In order to be considered a preferred carrier we go through a qualifying procedure which includes reference checks, insurance verfication, and equipment standards that must be followed. At Naples Motorsports we will make your purchase as easy as we can for you. Let us handle the details while you sit back and relax. Once your car arrives you will be thrilled at the service that we provide.

Terms of Sale

PAYMENT METHODS:
 

Cash and direct wire transfers are the only acceptable form of payment unless otherwise specified by an authorized representative. Please contact us for details of finance and lease programs available and to apply. Please have all funds available for payment in full within a 7 day period and/or have financing arranged . If another form of payment is accepted by an authorized representative, the vehicle will only be released for delivery and/or shipping upon proof of valid and cleared funds in Naples Motorsports account.
 

DEPOSITS:

All vehicles remain available for sale until full payment or agreed upon deposit is received by Naples Motorsports Inc. When a deposit is received , the vehicle is taken off the market and other buyers may be lost. All deposits are only refundable at the sellers discretion. Please do not place a deposit on any vehicle unless you intend to purchase the car . Deposits are generally only accepted if the seller deems it appropriate for the buyer to have additional time to arrange for funds availability, financing, inspection etc. We do not accept deposits to hold a car so the buyer can "think about it".
 

REMAINING BALANCES DUE:

The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due including all applicable taxes and fees within 7 days of the purchase date . This includes the completion of any finance or lease contracts necessary for Naples Motorsports Inc. to be funded in full for the vehicle purchase unless agreed upon by an authorized representative. All financial transactions are to be complete and Naples Motorsports fully funded before delivery and/or transportation of vehicle.

 

ADDITIONAL TAXES AND FEES:

We do charge a $895.00 documentation fee on each retail sale which includes a temporary tag when applicable, motor vehicle documents and transfers and miscellaneous expenses including clerical fees, notary fees and Federal Express and US mail charges. This fee will not be discounted or waived under any circumstance. Buyers are responsible for all state, county and local taxes and fees as well as any registration and title fees applicable in and required by the state in which the buyer will register and title the vehicle. Buyer is responsible for any expenses , tax and fees should they export the car outside of the US.

SHIPPING:

Naples Motorsports Inc. will be happy to assist buyer with transportation arrangements within the US borders when necessary to take advantage of our volume discounts. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and are generally paid COD when the car arrives directly to the transporter. Naples Motorsports Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our premises . Naples Motorsports Inc. can not be held responsible for any delays in shipping as it is beyond our control. We will do our best in estimating shipping dates and times to make the delivery as timely and smooth as possible. Naples Motorsports Inc. will NOT handle any arrangements for export outside the US . It is the purchasers sole responsibility to handle all related details and transport of any vehicle to be exported. Naples Motorsports, Inc. in no way represents or implies as to any vehicles legal ability to be exported outside of the US. Should you decide to come to Naples for delivery, we would be happy to help with your transportation arrangements and also arrange to pick you up at Ft Myers International Airport or Naples Municipal Airport. We also have corporate rates at Bella Sera right at Naples 5th Ave. historic dining and shopping area should you need lodging and would like to take advantage of being here in Paradise ! Contact us for arrangements.

 

WARRANTY:

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Seller makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed, written or implied of the vehicles ability to pass any state emissions inspection. In the event a vehicle fails state emissions inspection, Naples Motorsports, Inc. bears no responsibility whatsoever. Remaining manufacturers warranty if applicable may apply.
 

VEHICLE INSPECTION:

Naples Motorsports, Inc. and it's representatives have made every effort to accurately and fairly describe the vehicle to you and disclose any known information regarding the vehicle. We will never describe a car as "perfect" and buyer should have expectations of "typical" dings and or chips and scratches that are consistent with the year and mileage on the vehicle. Buyers are provided with all additional items that were provided to us with the vehicle. Buyers are to expect that NOT all used vehicles will be provided with full sets of keys, books, CD magazines, Navigation Discs, floor mats or the like, NOR will all cars be accompanied by detailed service records etc. . Naples Motorsports Inc. will not be held responsible to provide any additional items other than represented as with the car unless detailed in writing by an authorized representative. Naples Motorsports, Inc. welcomes an independent inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase. All costs and arrangements for such inspections are the responsibility of the buyer. All inspections are to be performed on premises at Naples Motorsports showroom or at a local shop in Naples, FL. Please call if you need recommendations of inspection services available in Naples. Naples Motorsports, Inc. will review any issues or concerns that develop as a result of an inspection and will make repairs , adjustments or concessions at their sole discretion.

Dealership Information
Naples Motorsports, Inc.
Main Phone:(239) 430-5655
Email:nms@naplesmotorsports.com
Business Hours:
Weekdays:10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday:10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday:CLOSED SUNDAYS
Location:
1250 Airport Pulling Road SOUTH
Naples, FL 34104

We are located just south of Naples Airport and just north of Davis Blvd.
Map of Naples Motorsports, Inc. at 1250 Airport Pulling Road SOUTH, Naples, FL 34104

Naples Motorsports has the Largest Inventory of Exotic Cars in Southwest Florida

 
Chris Pruett Email Chris Pruett Cell 239.216.3830 ||       Mike Urbine Email Mike Urbine Cell 239.300.1041
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Maserati dedicates MC20 prototype to Stirling Moss

Wed, May 13 2020

Maserati is paying tribute to Stirling Moss, the British race car driver who died on April 12, by wrapping one of its MC20 test mules in commemorative camouflage. The mid-engined sports car is due out in September 2020. It's a fitting homage, because Moss logged thousands of miles behind the wheel of Maserati race cars like the 250F (which he called one of his favorites), the 300S, and the famous Tipo 61 Birdcage. It's difficult to add retro-inspired styling cues to the camouflage applied to a prototype, but Maserati pulled it off well. It added simple, eye-catching red graphics of the racer's name to the MC20's rear end and over its wheel arches. The rest of the car is plastered in a Maserati-branded black and white wrap, though there's a red trident emblem on the roof. On a secondary and more lasting level, the images published by Maserati give us a better look at the MC20 — a name that likely won't be retained for production — than previous spy shots. The four round taillights fitted to earlier prototypes have been replaced by a pair of seemingly production-bound horizontal units. We can see the outline of its rear window, and the vents that let hot air escape the engine compartment. The rear panel is held down by four pins. Its front end remains relatively well hidden, though we spot a grille that's low and wide. "Sir Stirling Moss would certainly have liked the new MC20," Maserati summed up. It also reaffirmed its commitment to returning to "a leading role" on the racing circuits, meaning we'll likely see the MC20 driving flat-out on some of the world's greatest tracks shortly after it makes its debut. It was scheduled to break cover in May, but its unveiling was pushed back until September due to the coronavirus lockdown measures. When it arrives, the MC20 will inaugurate a twin-turbocharged V6 engine developed in-house and allegedly tuned to deliver over 600 horsepower. Unverified rumors indicate a hybrid model will join the lineup a little later in the production run with at least 700 horsepower on tap. It will be the first in a long line of new Maserati models, including the next-generation GranTurismo (which will again spawn a convertible) that will be available with an electric powertrain. The coupe will arrive in 2021, while the roadster should appear by the end of 2022. Related Video:     Featured Gallery Maserati MC20 Stirling Moss Spy Photos Maserati Luxury Performance stirling moss

Maserati details the new, 630-hp V6 that will power its mid-engined MC20 coupe

Wed, Jul 1 2020

Maserati is done leaning on former sister company Ferrari for technical support. It has unveiled the six-cylinder engine it designed and will build in-house to power the MC20 supercar that's scheduled to make its debut later in 2020. Ferrari's willingness to develop and/or build engines for Maserati shrank significantly when it split from former parent company Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in early 2016 and became independent. Insiders knew the division would be spun off, so they began designing Maserati's new engine (which is called Nettuno) in 2015 and accelerated the process in 2017. It's a 90-degree, 3.0-liter V6 with a dry sump and a twin-spark, pre-chamber ignition system rooted in racing. In this application, it's twin-turbocharged (the turbos are mounted on the outside of the engine rather than in the middle of it) and it's equipped with both direct and indirect fuel injection.  All told, the 485-pound Nettuno engine develops 630 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 538 pound-feet of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. It continues revving to a redline of 8,000 rpm.  Matteo Valentini, Maserati's chief engineer, explained the Nettuno engine will ultimately power the company's entire range of vehicles, though he stopped short of naming the specific models that will use it after the MC20. He added the six-cylinder will "bring Maserati back into the world of racing," meaning its output will likely grow in the not-too-distant future. We'll learn more about the engine when the MC20 makes its debut September 9. What remains to be seen is whether Maserati will replace the V8 available in the Levante and the Quattroporte, or if it will surf the downsizing wave sweeping across the industry. Developed jointly with Ferrari in the early 2010s, that engine makes 590 horsepower when it's bolted in the Levante Trofeo's bay, meaning its output is eclipsed by the Nettuno V6's. Both engines are built around a 90-degree architecture, so the 3.0-liter V6 could turn into a 4.0-liter V8 if it's modular enough to gain a pair of cylinders — and if Maserati sees a market for another eight-cylinder. Featured Gallery Maserati Nettuno 3.0-liter V6 engine Maserati Coupe Performance

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It's a tragic coincidence that on the same weekend the BMW M4 Coupe Concept was introduced in Monterey, one of the men most integral to BMW's M and Motorsports divisions, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, was killed in England. Kalbfell, a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, was set to compete in the Lansdowne Classic Series at Brands Hatch and had an accident during a practice session. After going wide at Druids Corner and falling, he was hit by a competitor following close behind and died of his injuries after being transported to hospital.
Kalbfell, an engineer, began his career at BMW in 1977 in the communications department; a decade later he was chairman of BMW M GmbH, overseeing development of some of the cars responsible for the myth of M. In 1994 he was named chairman of BMW Motorsport, and his cap full of feathers includes getting the BMW V12 into the McLaren F1, getting the BMW V8 into two Morgan cars, along with developing BMW's Formula One engine and return to the sport. Not incidentally, he also assumed leadership of Project Rolls-Royce after BMW bought the British marque in 1998, which means he oversaw the Goodwood factory upfit and the creation of the Phantom.
He left Rolls-Royce for a brief stint at Fiat, heading Alfa Romeo and Maserati, then went into consulting for clients like Lotus and Paragon, who built the Artega GT. As Autocar notes, Kalbfell "had an abiding sense that customers needed to be attracted to cars by their aura and reputation, not just their engineering." He will be missed.