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1976
The new Quattroporte is presented,
designed by Giugiaro,
which will go on to be used as the
official car of the President of the
Italian Republic.
1981
De Tomaso changes marketing
strategy and starts production of the
Biturbo, a two-door sedan with a six-
cylinder engine.
1989
The Shamal is the first vehicle to adopt
the new biturbo eight-cylinder engine.
1993
Fiat Auto buys out the entire Maserati
share package and in 1998 presents
the Quattroporte.
1997
Ferrari acquires the majority of
Maserati shareholding.
1998
Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6
2.8.
3200 GT V8.
1999
3200 GT V8 Automatica.
2000
Alfieri Maserati Garage Customization
Program.
2001
Production begins of the Spyder with
4200 eight-cylinder engine and the
electro-hydraulic, steering-wheel
mounted gearbox "Cambiocorsa".
Alfieri Maserati garages.
2002
The 2+2 Coupè is presented.
2003
A return to racing with the TROFEO.
The Quattroporte designed by
Pininfarina is presented, also used as
presidential car by the President of the
Italian Republic.
2004
The MC12 with 630 HP 12-cylinder
engine is born
2005
Maserati wins the FIA GT
championship with the MC12.
2006
Presentation of the Quattroporte with
automatic gearbox.
2007
The Granturismo, Coupè 2+2 comes to
life.
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