INTRODUCTION
The
big Italian saloon is making a triumphant return to the world of the flagship
car, in the shape of the Maserati Quattroporte which introduces innovative
new concepts to this highly conservative sector.
Clothed
in an elegantly-designed Pininfarina body, the new saloon is a modern take
on the original Maserati Quattroporte concept of marrying genuine sportiness
with space and comfort in a typically sophisticated Trident marque package.
The Maserati Quattroporte offers today what the first Frua-designed Quattroporte
surprised clients with in 1963: the inimitable Trident style, a sophisticated
interior awash with full-grain leather and luxury woods, plus a spirited
temperament its elegantly
understated
exterior doesn’t even hint at.
The
Quattroporte, which debuts on September 9th at the Frankfurt Motor Show,
lives up to every expectation drivers might have of such a twin-souled
car: it has the space and dimensions of a limousine yet the irresistible,
confident character of a blistering GT. This is a car that can be personalised
right down to the last detail to suit the client, using, of course, the
very best of Maserati’s trademark Italian taste and design.
It
also revolutionises the classic architecture of the big saloon, thanks
to two factors: the positioning of the engine behind the front axle and
the use of the sports-derived Transaxle rear-mounted gearbox in unit with
the differential. The result: optimal weight distribution for guaranteed
maximum efficiency.
The
sophisticated electro-hydraulic gearbox is fully automatic, but allows
the driver to opt for a sportier change by selecting the manual setting
and using the steering wheel-mounted paddle shift.
The
new Quattroporte also boasts some impressive vital statistics.
Dimensions:
length 5052mm, width 1895 mm, height 1438mm, wheelbase 3064mm;
Engine:
400bhp 4.2-litre Maserati V8;
Performance:
top speed 275km/h.
And
there is a practically endless array of personalisation options available,
including 15 bodywork colours, three types of wood ( rosewood, mahogany
and briarwood ), 10 shades of leather and a wide range of specific options.
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