Maserati Trivia II

MASERATI TRIVIA II

11) What was the first Maserati production car?

The A6 1500 grand tourer was named for Alfieri Maserati and the straight-six engine. It debuted at the Geneva Salon International de l'Auto in March 1947.

12) Which Maserati concept car featured prominently in a 2014 series of Louis Vuitton print and video ads?

ALFIERI KUBANG BIRDCAGE 75TH BOOMERANG

The Maserati Boomerang, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, was first revealed at the Turin Motor Show in 1971.

13) Where was Maserati founded?

NAPLES TURIN BOLOGNA MILAN

The company was founded in Bologna on December 1, 1914.

14) Who was the youngest of the Maserati brothers?

MARIO BINDO ERNESTO ETTORE

Ernesto led the workshop during World War I when his brothers joined the military. After Alfieri died in 1932, Ernesto became the director, chief engineer, and sole racing car driver of the company.

15) What was the first Maserati SUV?

MISTRAL KHAMSIN LEVANTE QUATTROPORTE

The Maserati Levante is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV based on the Kubang concept car that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.

16) Where did Maserati headquarters move in 1941?

AMALFI LUCCA MODENA PALERMO

In 1941, the Orsi family transfered Maserati headquarters from Bologna to Modena, where it remains to this day.

17) A documentary called "Sleek Dreams" was filmed about the six-month design process of which Maserati concept car?

A8GCS BURAN BIRDCAGE 75TH KUBANG

The theme of the Birdcage 75th is connectivity. The car has a bluetooth headset and several cameras so that the driver can share his/her driving experience with others. The Birdcage also lacks doors; instead, a bubble canopy composed of much of the front bodywork can be raised for access.

18) What automobile company did the Maserati brothers found after selling Maserati to the Orsi family?

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In 1947, the Maserati brothers founded O.S.C.A. (Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili--Fratelli Maserati S.p.A.) in San Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna. It closed down in 1967.