With a view to broaden its range even further, Maserati is about to launch the new Quattroporte Automatic model alongside the current Quattroporte which is fitted with the DuoSelect gearbox. The name, Quattroporte Automatic, describes the car’s main innovation. It is fitted with an automatic six-speed ZF gearbox, which ensures a smooth, fluid gear change while allowing for rapid shifting, for improved driving comfort.

The all-new transmission system results in a slightly different weight distribution ratio (49 percent front and 51 percent rear, against 47 percent front and 53 percent rear of the DuoSelect version with transaxle layout), but still preserves the extremely sporty nature of the Quattroporte. The torque converter also boosts the progression of the V8 Maserati engine at low to medium speeds, without limiting its power.

The international press will be given a preview of the Quattroporte Automatic at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and the car will go on sale worldwide from January.