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From 15 January
to 3 February, Monte Carlo played host to the international
presentation of the new Maserati Quattroporte Automatic,
which made its world première in Detroit last month.
The event brought together 200 journalists, from 30 countries, and marked the
50th anniversary of the Formula 1 title won by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1957 at the
wheel of a Maserati. That same year, Fangio also claimed victory in the Monaco Grand Prix,
receiving the trophy for the first time from the hands of Prince Ranieri III and
Princess Grace, who had just returned from their honeymoon. The Prince was the
proud owner of a Quattroporte, which he enjoyed driving himself.
Among many personalities taking part in the Monte Carlo event were the Italian Ambassador
Mario Polverini, FIA GT World Champion Andrea Bertolini and Ivan Capelli, a
former Formula 1 driver who is the Chief Instructor on the Master Maserati driving course.
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Maserati dealers from all over the UK gathered
earlier this week at a five-star hotel,
The Vineyard, at Stockcross, where Maserati GB's Managing Director Andrea
Antonnicola symbolically handed over the keys. |
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Among many personalities taking part in the
Maserati Quattroporte Automatic presentation in
Monte Carlo was the Italian Ambassador,
Mario Polverini. |
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The two drivers received a golden award depicting the Monaco race-track from
Pier Paola Bernasconi, the noted owner of the eponymous Monaco-based jewellery
shop.
Meanwhile the first twelve Quattroporte Automatics have
arrived in the UK this week. Maserati dealers from all over
the country gathered on Wednesday at a five-star hotel,
The Vineyard, at Stockcross, where Maserati GB's Managing Director Andrea
Antonnicola symbolically handed over the keys.
The Maserati Quattroporte Automatic goes officially on sale in the UK on
February 14.
In keeping with its role as a luxurious grand touring vehicle, the Maserati Quattroporte Automatic
offers six speed automatic transmission, developed in conjunction with ZF.
However, should the road invite a more sporty driving style, the driver can
select manual sequential shifting by using the gearlever on the central tunnel,
or by engaging the Sport mode.
With its engine being located behind the front axle, more weight is transferred
to the centre of the car, so that it is remarkably well balanced: 49 percent in the
front, 51 percent in the rear. Traction and acceleration are then further enhanced, due
to the additional load over the rear driving wheels.
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