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2014 Maserati Quattroporte goes on a night run

Zach Bowman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:58:00 EST

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Europe, Videos, Maserati, Luxury

While it was in development, Maserati rolled out its 2014 Quattroporte for a little testing, but rather than slather the big luxury sedan in gobs of camouflage to protect from it prying eyes, engineers used the cover of darkness to conceal the vehicle's design. Then they made a video about their cleverness and posted it on the Internet. The team spent some time whipping around the Balocco Proving Ground with chief test driver Fabrizio Galvan at the controls to evaluate the sedan's new drivetrain, noise levels and handling in the real world.

We got our hands on the 2014 Quattroporte last month for a first drive ahead of the vehicle's North American debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. You can read our impressions here, but first, take a look at the video below for a new glimpse at the machine's development.

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Video: Reborn Lancia Stratos teased during testing

Steven J. Ewing — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:01:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Lancia

Lancia Stratos testing teaser - Click above to watch the video after the jump

We'll admit it: The New Lancia Stratos project gets us all hot and bothered. This special Ferrari F430-based one-off will make its official debut sometime next month, and the pre-reveal teasers are continuing to pour in.

This time around, we see the Stratos revival team working with former Formula 1 driver Tiago Monteiro to fine-tune the chassis out on Italy's Balocco test track. The Stratos' body is constructed out of carbon fiber and with its slim-and-trim curb weight and 50:50 weight distribution, we have no doubts that it will be an absolute hoot out on the track.

See the latest teaser video for yourself, after the jump, and stay tuned for the full Stratos details next month.

Gallery: New Lancia Stratos

[Source: Vimeo]

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