Extraordinary Array Of Maseratis At The 2011 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

GOODWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – July 5, 2011: The 150,000 spectators at the Goodwood Festival of Speed were treated to an amazing sight as an extraordinary array of over 30 supercars kicked off the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday morning.

Amongst them were the Trident Marque’s two latest additions: the GranCabrio and the all new GranTurismo MC Stradale.

The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati model line-up. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport programmes, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale has more power, less weight, razor-sharp handling and a 301km/h top speed.

Celebrity chef James Martin was the first one to get behind the wheel of the GranTurismo MC Stradale, and took it in turns, throughout the weekend, with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, a great racing driver of classic cars, whose collection includes a Maserati 250F and two Maserati Birdcages.

Other amazing Maseratis at the Goodwood Festival of Speed were the MC12 race car, driven by GT star Michael Bartels, who took part in the Festival of Speed shootout achieving a fantastic 3rd place, and Jay Kay’s stunning Maserati A6G54 Frua, which competed in the Cartier Concours d’elegance.