IVECO, a brand known more for its large truck and commercial vehicles applications built, through its powertrain brand, FPT Industrial, the powertrain to propel the new Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore, the first car in the Brand’s history to adopt a 100 percent electric drive.
FPT Industrial is dedicated to the design, production and sales of drives systems for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Creating the twin front- and rear-axle drives for the Folgore was a result of the collaboration between the two companies.
The new EV from Maserati–marked with the GT badge–is symbol of power and elegance for almost a century. The Gran Turismo Folgore is based on 800V technology and has been developed with cutting-edge technical solutions derived from Formula E.
“To be chosen as technology partner by Maserati means facing challenges that require the highest levels of experience and expertise, combined with the right flexibility,” Andrea Cugnini, Head of FPT Industrial’s ePowertrain Business Line said in a press statement.
The Folgore EV is equipped with three 300 kW permanent-magnet motors integrated into front and rear FPT Industrial electric axles, delivering up to 761 hp to the vehicle. This powerful and efficient system allows for an astonishing 2.7 sec 0-100 km/h time, with a top speed of 325 km/h. FPT Industrial’s ePropulsion system offers superb performance, combined with the high quality and perfectly in keeping with Maserati’s DNA.
Jointly developed by FPT Industrial and Maserati, the FPT Industrial eAxles — a single-motor electric axle at the front and a two-motor electric axle at the rear — deliver top levels of power density (up to 4.83 kW/kg). These axles are a first from the FPT Industrial brand, and feature a compact and lightweight design thanks to their fully aluminum structure. Perfectly fitting into FPT Industrial’s sustainability focus, the eAxles are manufactured in the ePowertrain plant, the Iveco Group’s first carbon-neutral premises, located in Turin (Italy).
“Both the front and rear eAxles stand out for being a complete solution in a very compact design. All components, including the inverters, are perfectly integrated into the eAxles, avoiding the need to place them elsewhere in the car structure. This offers significant benefits in terms of space and weight distribution, especially for a high-performance car like the new Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore,” the technical specifications of the press statement emphasized.
On one hand, the eAX 300-F front electric axle boasts a peak power output of over 300 kW and maximum wheel torque of 3,100 Nm. It also incorporates a parking lock system for enhanced safety, preventing vehicle movement while parked. On the other hand, the eAX 600-R dual-motor rear electric axle features peak power of over 600 kW and maximum wheel torque of 6,500 Nm.
The two motors integrated into the patented rear axle are totally decoupled, with no transmission connecting the wheels. This design makes it possible to independently manage the torque of each wheel. The Torque Vectoring delivers considerably higher levels of safety, stability and control to the Gran Turismo Folgore in any situation.
The new 100% electric Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore was presented to the press at the end of January 2023, while it was unveiled to the public during the Motor Valley Fest in Modena, Italy.
“And I am proud to say that the team went the extra mile to overcome all these challenges, giving FPT Industrial an opening into the high-performance car segment and making it an integral part of a genuine new Italian masterpiece. We have combined tailor-made technology, sustainability, and the thrill provided by only the best high-end cars,” Cugnini concluded.
The FPT Industrial is a transport technology powerhiouse with some 73 dealerships and about 800 service centers in almost 100 countries. It has a vast range of products that includes six engine families with power that goes from 42 HP to 1,006 HP, transmissions with maximum torque from 200 Nm to 500 Nm and 2 to 32-ton gross axle weight (GAW) front and rear axles. It also offers the most complete line-up
