Maserati unveils Limited Edition 3200GT Assetto Corsa

		Maserati 3200GT Assetto Corsa February 27, 2001 The Maserati Pages

		Maserati Unveils Limited Edition 3200GT Assetto Corsa at Melbourne International Motorshow
			Press Release, 27^th February 2001 Maserati unveils 3200GT Assetto Corsa developed for customers with sporting ambitions Only 10 3200GT Assetto Corsas to reach Australasian shores Maserati celebrates 45^th Anniversary of Sir Stirling Moss victory at The Australia Grand Prix Inspired by owners desire for a racier version of the record selling Maserati 3200GT coup, Maserati will unveil at the Melbourne Motorshow the latest model in its blossoming line-up, the limited edition 3200GT Assetto Corsa. Translated from Italian, Corsa means track and Assetto means handling. Therefore, limited edition 3200GT Assetto Corsa has emphasised the sporting character of the 3200GT, with the majority of development work being on handling and braking performances. Unlike others, Maserati has decided that extra performance doesnt mean less comfort. The 3200GT Assetto Corsa continues to surround its four adult occupants in luxury, with a sporty new Connelly sports leather interior.


		The release of this special model in Melbourne is also significant as we celebrate the 45^th Anniversary of Sir Stirling Moss victory at the Australian Grand Prix in Albert Park at the wheel of his Maserati 250F. The additional features of the Assetto Corsa are as follows:
		Electronic adaptive sports suspension switchable with 17 individual settings Firmer anti roll bars Firmer race springs Ride height lowered 15mm Pirelli P-Zero Corsa soft mix tyres Racing brake pads (Yellow Pagid RS421) Red brake calipers Car on Fibre brake ducts Firmer steering rack Brake servo setting increased for faster response Aluminium race pedals Anthracite BBS 18 inch alloys Customised Connelly sports glove leather interior Individually numbered in aluminium sill panel Available in 3 special colours, Grigio Touring, Grigio Alfieri and Rosso Mondiale
		To be unveiled at the Melbourne Motorshow only days after the worldwide release in Geneva, the 3200GT Assetto Corsa is painted in the traditional livery of Maseratis racing past, Rosso Mondiale. Power continues to come from the impressive 271 kilowatt V8 twin turbo engine. 150 3200GT Assetto Corsas will be built worldwide, with only 10 being allocated for the Australian and New Zealand marketplace. Deliveries of the Assetto Corsa start in August 2001. Final pricing will be released in the coming months, but expectations are around $15,000 above the standard 3200GT retail pricing.


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