[randy]

I am interested in buying the QP Sport GT....I would like to wait and buy a Maseratti QP with a 5.7lt V12 if they launch it. Is this going to happen?

 

[maserati of minneapolis]

That's a good question. It's been rumored for over a year now, but I don't see it happening for at least a year, maybe two. Considering this is their flagship\moneymaker it wouldn't surprise me.

- mark

 

[M!]

i would imagine that there is no motivation to do a V12 now, considering the V8 has been doing well. the 'upgrade' or 'improvement' will be the 7 speed AT for 2007.

a V12 QP will be disaterous to the 612 sales, don't you think? granted a v12 QP will carry a premium like all other V12 MB or BMW's over their V8 counterparts. I love to see one, but if I am paying close to $160k+ i might as well go for an Aston Martin Rapide when it comes out.

a V12 QP is not going to give a big boost in sales volume the company is looking for.

 

[haha]

...a V12 QP will be disaterous to the 612 sales, don't you think?...

I agree with M.

Maserati has been very careful of not stepping on its big bothers toes since '96. So, it's a good idea but not realistic in the near term.

 

[randy]

Thanks for your opinions! If Maseratti does not do a V-12 it would have been nice to see the QP - Sport GT with a power upgrade to 430-450hp. It would then be able to compete with the likes of the BMW M's and the Mercedes AMG's.