Maserati, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Maserati: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Maserati
How the Maserati brothers founded their company in Bologna in 1914, and how it passed through Orsi, Citroën, De Tomaso, Fiat and Ferrari to Stellantis.
Model Lineups
Maserati Model Lineup Explained
Maserati’s range and names explained: Grecale, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, MCPURA and GT2 Stradale, what Folgore, Trofeo, MC and Q4 mean, and which models ended.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Maserati
Eight cars that changed Maserati, from the Tipo 26 and A6 to the 3500 GT, Quattroporte, Biturbo, 3200 GT, Levante and MC20, and what each changed for the company.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Maserati
Otto’s ten iconic Maseratis, from the Indianapolis-winning 8CTF and the 250F to the Birdcage, Ghibli, Bora, Shamal and MC12: what each was and why it is remembered.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Maserati Engines & Drivetrains
Maserati engines explained, from the 450S-derived V8 and the twin-turbo Biturbo V6 to the Nettuno with pre-chamber combustion, plus its gearboxes, Q4 and Folgore.

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