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Here we are again to summarise and comment the facts of this year (2014), which will be with us for the whole year (2015) in this second special issue mainly dedicated to Maserati Centenary celebrations.
Maserati is still the company that makes the headlines, beyond the necessary official celebrations dedicated to its Centenary. In reality, the near future of Maserati and the entire FCA (Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles) Group becomes really interesting for Modena and its automotive industries.
The present situation is first described by the CEO of Maserati and Alfa Romeo, Mr. H. Harald Wester, describing in detail the business plan, and by Maserati Product Development Director, Mr. Roberto Corradi, who introduces himself and makes us understand the real turning points of Maserati up to the current success from the engineering and management standpoints.
Between the lines of the two interviews (and not only), it is possible to see the future technological centre that is being established in Modena, with the cooperation of course of all linked artisans, consultants, and specialised companies, and especially the University of Modena, in particular its Vehicle Engineering Master Department, which has been involved for years with Ferrari, in research and development of new concepts.
The picture of Maserati is completed by the report of the Centenary celebrations and the new models and concepts, as well as by an in-depth analysis by Mr. Antonio Cesaretti who, as the former Project Leader of one of the “crucial” models in the turning point of Maserati, i.e. the Quattroporte V (2003), the first true Maserati designed in full synergy with its cousin Ferrari, tells us a number of interesting background stories on the birth of the project.

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A CHAPTER IN PART , RESTRICTED TO 50 ° LAMBORGHINI

The series of yearbooks of the classic " Menu dei Motori " in 2013 has been enriched by a further chapter , strictly limited edition (only 1000 copies , hand-numbered ) , DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE 50th OF CARS LAMBORGHINI . One volume, essentially photo , with pictures, photos, drawings, sketches and render, for the most part never seen before , which describes a " story within a story " : in practice , instead of the typical sequence of models in production and business vicissitudes , this very exclusive volume , describes the history of all those models , designs , unique or "concept " as to say today , who have never had the honor of series production but , very often , were the basis or inspiration , of models of success that everyone knows. In the "classic" version bilingual Italian / English, large format ( 24x30 ), which includes only the historical period of the first 25 years ( 1963-1988 ) , was then added international edition , published in Japan ( by NEKO PUBLISHING ) with texts in English / Japanese and understand the entire period of 50 years Lamborghini (1963-2013 ) , in this case with wider circulation , available to fans around the world.

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Finally , we are now able to expose, with certainty , the contents of the next directory " Menu dei Motori " , # 18 , officially dedicated to the 100th Maserati ( but not only) , scheduled for mid-January , approximately.

Regarding the Maserati , a series of articles and interviews that more exclusive , with photographic material just as interesting and exclusive ; I do a short list :
1 ) THE TRUE STORY OF THE BROTHERS MASERATI MASERATI OF THE FOUNDERS , FIST OF WRITTEN Eng. Alfieri Maserati , SON OF ERNESTO ( ONE OF THE FOUNDING BROTHERS ) - ARTICLE HOME OPENING ABSOLUTELY UNPUBLISHED AND EXCLUSIVE ! IMAGES THAT MOST UNIQUE RARE!
2 ) HISTORY PROJECT OF THE NEW MASERATI Ghibli QUATTROPORTE AND , MORE AN OVERVIEW ON STRATEGIES AND THE FUTURE OF THE MASERATI ON THE BASIS OF AN INTERVIEW Eng. LORENZO Ramaciotti , CURRENT HEAD OF DESIGN GROUP FIAT- CHRYSLER AND ESPECIALLY FOR MASERATI - ALSO IN THIS CASE , COMPLETE WITH PICTURES AND DRAWINGS EXCLUSIVE
3 ) THE BIRTH OF THE NEW DEPARTMENT MASERATI CLASSIC , THANKS TO AN INTERVIEW WITH THE NEW HEAD , ING. FABIO HILL ​​AND HISTORICAL MASERATI archivist , Ermanno COZZA - EXCLUSIVE IMAGES
4) TEST DRIVE THE NEW MASERATI QUATTROPORTE SQ4
5 ) TEST DRIVE THE MASERATI MC GRANCABRIO
6) PREVIEW Maserati Ghibli
7) 20 ° MASERATI DAY IN JAPAN


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Opened a few days the new section "Shop" where you can buy online yearbooks "Menu dei Motori": not only the latest numbers, but also of the past several editions of which have been found some copies, now available from stock.

Obviously not all the numbers are still available and, for the other, the copies found are certainly not many: therefore, make haste REAL COLLECTORS TO COMPLETE THEIR COLLECTION! BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE!

Even for the numbers no longer in stock are, in any case, made ​​available to the visitor the special section, a series of information and also useful indications for at least groped their research.

Find everything in the new section "MdM Shop", directly at this link:
http://www.menudeimotori.eu/blog/shop/

If you are also interested to know the TRUE STORY OF THE MENU DEI MOTORI, PLEASE VISIT THE SPECIAL SECTION (link):
http://www.menudeimotori.com/menu_eng.php

The saga of the "Menu die Motori", a traditional yearbook, not only dedicated to the culture Modena car, but now a true symbol of the best "Made in Italy" worldwide. The 2011 edition, the 150th year of Italy is very much a true celebration of the "Tricolore" engine, of course with Ferrari in the lead. Two extensive "inside", the Ferrari world less known to most, with an overview that goes by "Corse Clienti" to "Ferrari Classic", with exclusive photos of the various departments of Maranello and interviews dedicated to the respective area managers of Ferrari. So the latest from Ferrari, but also of Maserati, Lamborghini and Pagani especially the latest, the Huayra, described by its creator, Horacio Pagani, and even more exclusive interviews, like the pilot and Maserati and Ferrari test driver, Andrea Bertolini and then again the test drive on the track of Varano de 'Melegari of great Maserati GranTurismo MC. Finally, increasingly nurtured the presence of various clubs around the world each year more and more numerous, especially with representatives from England, France, Japan and now also in Germany, reflecting a growing success and satisfaction.

12th annuary in the collector, founded in 1996 and dedicated to
"Planet Modena."

In this issue a lot of curiosity. testimonies and articles historians, with documentation and pictures mostly unpublished, of several topics: the history Ducati, which tells the little-known episodes Curator of the Historical Museum of Borgo Panigale, Livio Lodi, then the story of the birth of 3500 GT, narrated by the head historic archive Maserati, Ermanno Cozza, until the road test of GranTurismo and the Quattroporte Sport GTS, the memory of Enzo Ferrari in 20 years by the disappearance and 110 years since birth, described by his right arm Franco Gozzi, the Centre Excellence Lamborghini described by Cristina Guizzardi responsible, not to mention all the latest news and yet real and own curiosity as history of Aguzzoli Condor, recent studies of "Drawing Body" by students of Degree in Engineering Vehicle in University of Modena, and a presentation by Prof. Giuseppe Cantore, yet several specialists, clubs brand in the world and much more.
An indeed "juicy" and not to be missed because, as always, limited edition (numbered copies) and only available by the second half of September 2008, as always in the now usual outlets (or if enrolled in a club branded affiliates)
The copies initially will be available in two outlets specialized Maranello: Hors Ligne (Tel. 0536.945105 www.horsligne.it), Via Dino Ferrari, 11, next to the Galleria Ferrari and ahead at Tech IPSIA "A. Ferrari "and Shopping Formula 1 (Tel: 0536.941613 www.shoppingformula1.it), Via Alfieri, 1 - next to Ristorante Cavallino and just in front of the historic establishments Ferrari in Via Abetone.
Later will also be available at the distribution network libreria dell'Automobile: www.libreriadellautomobile.it
COPIE 2004 (90° Maserati)
COPIE 2005-2006 (numero doppio 10° anniversario Menu dei Motori - 1996/2006)
COPIE 2007 (60° Ferrari)

MENU DEI MOTORI 2007 (60° Ferrari)

The Milan-based firm will be featuring at Geneva
with the P Zero Collection, sports tyres, and the new Cinturato.
The rally champions Loeb and Sordo will also be present on the Pirelli stand.

Milan, 4th March 2008. Ecology and performance, safety and sporting spirit, dream cars and cars that let you sleep at night, the P Zero Collection and the new Cinturato. Pirelli heads to the 78th Geneva Motor Show as an undispute protagonist in the Swiss event and a point of reference for the global automotive industry. Not solely in the high-end market with the P Zero products that will equip the show’s most eagerly awaited new models and prototypes, but also in the mid-range sector in which the new Cinturato launched last January in Milan will be presented and already chosen by the major carmakers as original equipment for numerous models. The Pirelli stand will also have a sporting theme, with the Milan-based firm this year involved on a number of fronts, in particular as sole supplier to the World Rally Championship and the Grand-AM series. Pirelli’s motorsport commitments will be illustrated by the Citroën C4 WRC driven by World Champion Sebastian Loeb who, together with Daniel Sordo, will be a guest of honour on the Pirelli stand. The French champion’s car will be equipped with all the tyres developed by Pirelli for the 2008 World Rally Championship, the P Zero, the Sottozero and the Scorpion, the names of which deliberately coincide with their road-going counterparts in order to underline the close and on-going relationship between, sport, research and production characterising Pirelli products.

The P Zero family equips the stars of the show Pirelli is a protagonist throughout the Geneva
Show, above all on the stands of the manufacturers of supercars and the most prestigious models, with particular attention being paid to the concept cars. This is the case with Aston Martin that has chosen Geneva to present its new V12 Vantage RS concept equipped with Pirelli P Zero tyres and Seat that is presenting a new protoype. The P Zero has also been chosen for the Pagani Zonda F, the car that last November set a new Fastest Lap record at the Nürburgring. There are great expectations for the new Lamborghini Gallardo that will be shod with high performance Pirelli tyres and for the new Jaguar.
The new Alfa Romeo 8C Spider will also be fitted with P Zeros, as will the Saab 9-3 Black Turbo, the eagerly awaited Lancia Delta and the new 500 Abarth. As per tradition, the P Zero among others will feature on the cars from Ferrari, Maserati and Bentley and the high performance models from the major manufacturers.

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"Hors Ligne" boutique enriched its collection of Prancing Horse signed gadgets. The new marvellous pieces will once more make dream all owners of mythic Ferrari cars. Hors Ligne is an official reseller of "Ferrari Formula" accessories. It also has rare pieces: old Ferrari trade directories, complete book and magazines collections, which are narly unique, old catalogues, press releases, etc. This richness is natural, as the shop stands in Maranello, in the same street of Ferrari's Gallery and Technical Institute. Moreover Hors Ligne is the unique shop who has the complete collection of Senna Foundation gadgets. For these reason Hors Ligne is a cult shop for the fans of Modena style cars.

SITE WEB HORS LIGNE MARANELLO

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Not only for Ferrari, which celebrates its 60th anniversary; but also for Pirelli, which even celebrates its centenary motor racing heritage. Far from being just one of the main sponsors for Ferrari’s 60th anniversary, Pirelli naturally wanted to take an active part to this special number of Menu dei Motori (the magazine “Motors’ menu”). That’s not all, of course. Maserati introduces its latest creation, the brand-new Gran Turismo, and celebrates several significant anniversaries as well, such as the 60th of collaboration with PininFarina, the 50th of the last victory in F1 world Championship conquered by Fangio, which dates back to 1957, and, in the same year, the beginning of the series-production of its successful GT road cars. As far as concerns Ducati, waiting for its brand new style centre – we would be glad to introduce it to you in the next edition... – let’s have a look at its history in Moto GP, from its first attempts in the late 2002 up to the present time, when its success has already become a nightmare for the Japanese giants, including Honda and Yamaha.

For more informations to Menu dei Motori 2007-60° Ferrari annuary, visit the Libreria dell'Automobile website (click)
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They became an authorized service centre for Ferrari customers in April 1964, when they were still operating out of their former premises in Via del Borgo: a small bodyshop located near the train station of Bologna. Soon after, through Eugenio Dragoni - then Sports Director of the Maranello outfit - they were appointed as “official” service providers by Enzo Ferrari in person.

This was not a chance event, but was undoubtedly due to their immense experience. In fact, Luciano Rizzoli, at that time, was fresh from an important position in OSCA, the specialist workshop owned by the Maserati brothers (where he had worked for 8 years!), while Sauro Mingarelli had been working in a Lancia service centre.

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